TV Apprentice Ruth Badger at business lunch

International Women’s Day is being marked a month early at the Shuttleworth, Old Warden campus of Bedford college with a BBW lunch.

The February event marks the success of a business partnership between an award-winning marketeer and successful entrepreneur.

Sarah Baxter, Bedford College’s director of sales and marketing, has to ensure 18,000 people a year choose to study at Bedford College. Her team forges close links with employers ranging from global giants Vauxhall to local retailers.

Kerry Cash is behind 5th Avenue Hair and Beauty studio in Bedford - and is nowcChair of the Bedfordshire Businesswomen’s Club..

The two have decided to join forces to help female entrepreneurs and employers to make the most of their business, and themselves.

Sarah said: “I went along to a BBW lunch and was really impressed by the calibre of women and the businesses they own or represent.

“At Bedford College one of our keys aims is supporting entrepreneurs and employers - so I decided Kerry and I should work together on a number of projects during her year as president.”

Kerry added: “I want this to be the best year ever for BBW and for its members - there is so much more we can do to help ourselves and others.”

It will be held at the Old Warden Park venue near Biggleswade on Thursday, February 16 from 10am to 2.30pm.

A table of 10 costs £250 - to book visit http://www.beds-businesswomen.org/our-big-events/