After the success of our first joint Chamber networking event in June 2026 in Edinburgh, we are delighted to bring together members and colleagues from Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, to meet again at the home of Newcastle United, St. James' Park, on November 19th 2026.
This special event is designed to create new opportunities by connecting members beyond their usual networks. It offers a valuable chance to build relationships with businesses from across the Chamber network, exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and broaden your professional network.
Agenda:
10:00 Arrival
Refreshments (tea, coffee, water & juice) will be provided, alongside a range of pastries and morning rolls.
Tours will be facilitated through-out the morning, in smaller groups, which will be facilitated on the day.
12:30 Formal close
Useful to know:
1. Photo’s will be taken throughout the day. If you’d prefer not to be included, please let a member of the Chamber team know.
2. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of the Chamber team. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility for all attendees.
3. A combined delegate list will be provided to delegates prior to the event, to support members’ objectives of connecting with new business contacts.
4. If there are any dietary requirements, please let your Chamber representative know ASAP, with a minimum of 72hours notice prior to the event.
This is open to all NECC members.
Parking: Parking is available at the venue. Public transportation is also available and the nearest Metro is St. James
What do I wear: We don’t have a dress code, but we suggest dressing as if meeting new clients. Your comfort is key.
Behaviour and conduct: our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet, where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.
Acknowledgements:
1. Our thanks go to Lumo, who are providing complimentary rail travel to colleagues travelling from Edinburgh.
2. Our thanks also go to Northern Trains, who are providing complimentary rail travel to colleagues travelling from Carlisle.
About Newcastle United:
Newcastle United has a storied history, having been a member of the Premier League for all but three years of the competition's history, spending 94 seasons in the topflight as of May 2026, and have never dropped below English football's second tier since joining the Football League in 1893.
Newcastle United has won four League titles, six FA Cups, one League Cup and an FA Charity Shield, as well as the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, the ninth-highest total of trophies won by an English club.
During 2026, Newcastle United has invested £10 million into their hospitality offering, delivering one of the most extensive upgrade programmes ever undertaken at St. James' Park. There has also been significant investment in the heart of the stadium, with £3.6 million invested in a brand-new pitch structure. A further £2 million has been invested in a new LED floodlighting system, complete with a backup generator to improve resilience. A new AV provision has also been installed, as well as working with telecoms providers to upgrade the 5g cellular and Wi-Fi experience.
With capacity for 4,500 delegates across a wide range of flexible spaces, St. James’ Park is the largest conferencing and events space in the North East, perfect for everything from small meetings to large-scale conferences, exhibitions and networking events.
