A new business networking group is being launched by the 15th Century Swan at Lavenham.

The hotel’s first monthly Business Networking Breakfast takes place on Thursday, January 29, and all are welcome. The informal event, which begins at 8am and is expected to finish around 10.30am, includes a buffet breakfast. Guest speaker is Sarah Rands from Tangerine Crow, who will be talking about how businesses can use social media.

Organiser Jane Larcombe, business development manager at the Swan, said: “We look forward to welcoming delegates from a variety of businesses across East Anglia. Our plan is to hold a similar breakfast event every month with a different speaker. We hope the events will quickly become established as an integral part of the local business calendar.”

A donation from the delegate’s fee of £18 per person will be made to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. To book a place, email Jane on jane.larcombe@theswanatlavenham.co.uk or call 07787 426371.