Pictured: 4 Networking members at the Telford meeting
(left to right) Shaun Philpott, Paul Brennan, Peter Lisney; Andy
Parkes and Area Leader Julie Owen
Former RAF colleagues Paul Brennan and Peter Lisney were
surprised to bump into each other when they met for the first time
in 14 years at a local business networking meeting.
And two years after their reunion they are still in touch, but
this time Peter is handing over the reins as Group Leader of the
4Networking Group in Telford to his former colleague Paul.
Paul, who runs Telford-based training company Adastra
Associates, said: "I served at RAF Cosford with Peter in the mid
90s until I was posted to RAF Halton in 1995. By the time I
returned in 1997, Peter had left the RAF and we did not meet again
until I joined 4Networking two years ago.
"It was fantastic to see him again and since then we have
remained very much in contact through 4 Networking."
At the last meeting of the Telford networking group, internet
marketing consultant Peter, who had been Group Leader for 18
months, stepped down to be replaced by Paul who was formerly the
group's Operations Assistant.
Peter said: "I've really enjoyed my time as Group Leader and
have built some fabulous business relationships both with clients
and suppliers. I think what makes 4Networking so powerful is how
the format suits all personality types. You don't have to be an
extrovert to get results."
Paul will now lead the fortnightly networking meetings, which
are held to encourage networking and support for local businesses.
Members of 4 Networking can either sign up just for the Telford
group or as a passport member, which allows them to visit any of
301 4 Networking groups across the country, including other local
groups in Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Wombourne and Birmingham.
The Telford 4 Networking group meets every alternate Friday at
The Park Inn, Telford from 8am to 10am. The next meeting is Friday
December 2ndth. Non-members are welcome. For more information
contact Andy Parkes on 07890082006 or Shaun Philpott on 07515
328368.