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Beckenham Business Association (BBA) is an independent, non-political, voluntary organisation headed by local businesses for the benefit of a greater Beckenham.

Beckenham Business Association Membership is open to all businesses, workers and traders in Beckenham.

BBA Members can meet at least four times a year to network and discuss important local matters, enjoy presentations on topics of interest to help your business, and occasional relevant training. The meetings provide great opportunities for you to exchange opinions with other businesses as well as networking.

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BBA Pops to the Park events 21 August 2025
If you've been to our previous Pops to the Park events, you'll notice this one's slightly different. That's because, unfortunately, the Peckish food festival isn't running this year.

So, instead, we're going to The Homestead Cafe. This is in the beautifully restored Georgian stable block within Beckenham Place Park.

Join us there for conversation and connect over drinks and pizza with fellow members.*

No speaker this month; it's simply a social event to allow you to connect with other attendees and enjoy the summer evening.
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Our next event is on the22 May at Andrew Copeland Insurance, 6.30pm

Join us for some springtime networking this March at BBA Member Andrew Copeland Insurance (ACI) on Beckenham High Street.

ACI have invited us to their offices in the heart of Beckenham High Street for a private networking event. You'll get to meet the ACI team and hear from Chairman Andrés Copeland about ACI and its 40+ year history.

A family business, founded by Andrés' father in 1977, ACI have been assisting local businesses with all their commercial insurance needs ever since 1977.

We'll also be joined by guest speaker Sam Bowden of Enjoy the Journey, who will talk to us about experiential leadership. An expert in customer experience, Sam will show us how, as business leaders, we can create unforgettable experiences for our customers and our teams.

There'll also be plenty of time to network informally with other attendees.

Drinks will be provided.

BBA Members: please check your email for your unique member code before you get your tickets! If you've not had it, please let us know.
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From £40 a year, you get a host of benefits to help your business, including regular networking and an annual conference.
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Network with other businesses based in Beckenham or serving customers here. It's not just about the high street!
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Your expertise by speaking or exhibiting at our online networking and other events.
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Develop long-lasting relationships and collaborations to help you grow your business.
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Events
As well as regular networking opportunities, we also hold Beckenham Business Day and other events to help your business throughout the year.
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Executive Team

Jane Rogers
Jane Rogers
Jane is a content writer, marketing specialist, trainer and speaker with over 26 years' experience helping small businesses to attract the right clients, both in print and online. She’s been a BBA member for over 10 years.
Colin Hughes
Colin Hughes
Web designer, graphics, photo and videographer. Colin has worked on projects all over the world, from Beckenham since the early 70's.
Elizabeth Wakeling
Elizabeth Wakeling
Elizabeth has been a speaker, trainer and lecturer in Business Administration, Leadership and Career Development for over 25 years. She’s the Learning Director at Beckenham College and has also been a BBA member for a number of years.
Lauretta Wright
Lauretta Wright
Lauretta has over 22 years’ experience in journalism and is currently Editor at Life in Magazines. When she’s not busy working, she enjoys family days out with her two teens, swimming and baking.
Graham Watson-Thomas
Graham Watson-Thomas
Annex Design

Graham has 40+ years’ experience as a graphic designer, having worked at IPC Magazines, News International and London agencies before joining his wife Ann at Annex Design. He’s designed everything from branding through to brochures, marketing assets and print materials.
Ann Watson-Thomas
Ann Watson-Thomas
Annex Design

Always at the forefront of technology, Ann has worked with some of the best in the industry to launch magazines like What’s On TV. She was the first female layout artist at the Daily Mirror sports desk. Ann started Annex Design to work across all areas of design and print, including web design, retail and in-store promotions.

Testimonials

“I exhibited at the Beckenham Business Day, hosted by BBA last September. As well as having lots of interest from visitors to my stand, and enjoying the superb networking with the other businesses present, I received follow up calls for my Career Coaching service. I was able to sign some candidates just before the Christmas break with the view to starting in the New Year. In the midst of our work, Covid19 struck and changed face-to-face setting that I had previously offered my coachees. However, the swift adjustment to online Coaching enable me to continue providing my service. After several rounds of interviews (one of which cancelled due to the interviewer contracting Covid19) one of my Coachees has been offered a Consultancy role. She will start her job on Monday 13 July. Convid19 does not have the last say!”

Denise Meade-Hill Career Transitions.
“Being a small independent business owner who has lost all of their income due to  lockdown, I find the BBA weekly Zoom meetings a very important source of information and support during these very challenging times. Having the opportunity to have a safe space to hear and ask questions with specialist guest speakers and from other business owners in a similar situation has been invaluable.”

Kat Webb – Ziggy’s Footsteps
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Beckenham Business Association Membership is open to all businesses, workers and traders in Beckenham.

BBA Members can meet at least four times a year to network and discuss important local matters, enjoy presentations on topics of interest to help your business, and occasional relevant training. The meetings provide great opportunities for you to exchange opinions with other businesses as well as networking.
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78 Beckenham Road, Beckenham,

Kent BR3 4RH

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Jane Rogers

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Colin Hughes

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Elizabeth Wakeling

 

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