What to Expect

Every Carrot Club Meet-Up is hosted inside a different independent business that's part of the Spiky Carrot network.

No pitches, no formal networking. Just genuine conversations, meaningful local connections, and the chance to discover the independent businesses that make our local patch unique.

No two meet-ups are the same. Every venue brings its own character, and we gently help everyone mix throughout the event, making it easy to meet new people in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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About This Meet-Up

Join us this September as Carrot Club visits Share Your Story, an independent store on Altrincham High Street that's helping people tell their stories through creativity.

Behind the shop is a fully equipped podcast and production studio, where businesses and creators can record professional content.

Founder Simon will be sharing how he launched Share Your Story in May 2025 and the journey of building one of Altrincham's newest independent businesses. Alongside Simon and his team, you'll also discover how podcasting can become a powerful marketing tool for your business.

The Experience

This meet-up includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside the Share Your Story studio.

Simon and his team will explain how podcasts are created, the equipment you'll need to get started, and how businesses are using podcasting to build trust and reach new audiences.

Whether you've been thinking about launching a podcast or are simply curious about the process, bring your questions. This is a great opportunity to learn from people doing it every day.

As always, there'll be plenty of time to chat with other local business owners in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

What's Included In Your Ticket

  • Hosted Carrot Club Meet-Up
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the podcast studio
  • Podcasting introduction with Simon and the team
  • Advice on equipment and getting started
  • Hear Simon's business journey
  • Time to connect with other local business owners


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Why are places limited?

This meet-up has space for up to 15 people.

Every Carrot Club meet-up is hosted by one of our trusted venue partners, so the number of places varies from venue to venue. Whatever the size, we always aim to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where everyone has the chance to chat and make meaningful connections.

Hosted At

Share Your Story

Date: Tuesday 15th September

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

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How to Find The Meet Up

Address
Share Your Story
85 George Street, Altrincham, UK, WA14 1RH Get directions

Parking

Share Your Story is located on Altrincham High Street.

We recommend parking at Tesco Altrincham, which offers up to 3 hours of free parking and is around a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are also several other public car parks nearby if preferred.

Altrincham Interchange is just a short walk away, making the venue easy to reach by train, tram and bus.

Reserve Your Place

Join local business owners for a relaxed and informal Carrot Club Meet Up.

Included with Spiky Carrot Membership

You're also welcome to attend for £17 per person.

Places are limited, so we recommend reserving your place early.

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FAQs

Have a question about the meet ups? Here are a few common things people often ask before attending.

Is there a limit on spaces?

Yes. Spaces are limited due to the size of the independent venue hosting the meet up, so booking in advance is recommended.

Is this a formal networking event?

No. Carrot Club Meet Ups are relaxed and informal. There are no 60 second pitches or forced introductions, just natural conversation and the chance to meet new people.

Can I come on my own?

Absolutely. Many people attend on their own. The meet up is designed to be welcoming and relaxed so it is easy to start conversations and meet others.

What happens during the meet up?

We begin with a short welcome and a quick introduction from the independent business hosting the event. After that the evening is informal networking where you can chat with other attendees and explore the venue.

Will there be food or drinks available?

Yes. The meet ups take place inside independent venues such as cafés, bakeries or breweries, so you will have the opportunity to buy coffee, cake, beer or other local products during the event.

We encourage attendees to support the venue by purchasing something while they are there. One of the goals of the meet ups is to help people discover and support great local businesses, and each venue offers something a little different.

Will there be an opportunity to meet different people?

Yes. Towards the end of the meet up we encourage people to move around and chat with different groups so everyone has the chance to meet someone new.

Can my business advertise inside venues like this?

Yes. Spiky Carrot helps local businesses promote their services inside independent venues such as cafés, shops and community spaces.

You may notice examples of local businesses advertising inside the venue during the meet up. If you would like to learn more about promoting your business through the Spiky Carrot network, you can explore the advertising options on our platform.

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