A mum-of-two is hoping to expand her women-only business network with the launch of a new branch in Hampton Court.

Julie Eltham, 52, became the south-west London regional director of Athena Network in March 2009, after a chance invitation to a network group meeting in Twickenham.

The entrepreneur has now launched her new group in Hampton Court on Tuesday, October 18, at the Kings Arms Hotel, at a special event for businesses.

Ms Eltham, whose gift company Present Surprise is based in Oxshott, said: “My vision is to encourage more women to network and in turn realise their full potential by helping and inspiring them and providing valuable connections.”

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