Tyne Valley businesses
supporting one another


Tyne Valley Connections is a collaborative network of local businesses based in the Tyne Valley. We meet up on the first and third Tuesday of the month to connect, share knowledge and support one another — all with the aim of driving business development and encouraging economic growth across our part of Northumberland.

Our ethos is also to help others within the Tyne Valley who may need a helping hand from time to time. So part of what we do is volunteer our time to give a little back. Find out more

Open, inclusive and free

Our costs are paid for by our founding partners and there are no restrictions. If you run a business in the Tyne Valleys you’re very welcome.

Meet up calendar

Business News Pages

Use our news pages to promote your business. Email us any news about your business with images and we’ll post it that day for you.

News Pages

Business Directory

For all our businesses offer a free online business directory where local businesses can showcase their services and contact details.

Business Directory

When we meet up …

We meet on the first Tuesday (8am) and third Tuesday (6pm) for our Business Socials

We meet for 90 mins at The Garden Room Coffee House in Hexham

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What

Relaxed and informal atmosphere. Opportunities to present to the group and plenty time to just meet, chat and get to know other Tyne Valley businesses.

Where

We meet at The Garden Room Coffee House in Hexham.

Location

Time

First Tuesday of the month 8am.
and
Third Tuesday of the month 6pm

Cost

There are no membership fees (none).

We are not…

  • A closed book. If you have a business in the Tyne Valley you will be made to feel very welcome.
  • A referral group. We’re about genuine business connections and friendships. It’s an inclusive space where relationships grow, collaboration flows, and the community benefits.
  • Formulaic. Our meet-ups are relaxed, convivial with presentations and speakers we can all learn from.
  • A sales forum. If you want to sell to people this is not for you.

Giving back to the Tyne Valley

Our ethos is rooted in supporting others within the Tyne Valley, especially those who may need a helping hand from time to time. As a community-focused group, we believe in giving back—whether through volunteering our time as a group, or offering practical support. Helping others isn’t just something we do; it’s part of TVC culture.


If you’d like to join in or know of an organisation or event that could use some volunteers Get in touch.

Our Founding Members

  • I love being part of a network of business people in the Hexham area. I’m self employed at a small firm – but I feel like I have a bunch of great colleagues – we just happen to work in different industries!
    Bruce Martin
    JMH Partners
  • Just a great bunch of local business owners who care about the area they live. They have been the cornerstone of helping me establish our northern office in Hexham.
    Inness Mattinson
    Instilled.co.uk
  • Tynedale Hospice at Home supports local families when they need us most. Our work depends on strong community support. Tyne Valley Connections unites individual businesses, offers valuable business support, and encourages out-of-work connections—creating a network that reflects our shared commitment to care for, connect with, and strengthen our local community.
    Tynedale Hospice

Still need persuading?

It’s not just about what you know, it’s who you know… you might just find out a Tyne Valley business neighbour is on a first-name basis with the chairwoman of your next big client!

Get to know your business neighbours

Businesses large and small. Come and find out who’s in your part of the Tyne Valley and how you might collaborate.

We keep any formalities to the mimium

We strive to retain a relaxed and informal atmosphere at all our meet-ups.

Business owners stress busting

We talk a lot and occasionally have a moan but we listen to each other and laugh a lot.