Pennington Flash Autumn Walk
24th October 2025
Being a senior leader can be overwhelming. The constant decisions, pressures, and responsibilities often leave little space to pause, reflect, or connect with peers who truly understand your challenges. It can feel isolating and noisy with little opportunity to slow down and think clearly.
To create that space, we’re hosting a leadership event to help you step back, gain perspective, and connect with peers.
Before winter sets in, we invite you to step outside and join us for a nature walk at Pennington Flash Nature Reserve, alongside other senior leaders. Set among open water, woodland, and wetland, it’s the perfect backdrop to step away from the day-to-day, cut out the noise, and create the headspace for fresh thinking, new perspectives, and clarity.
Unlike your typical leadership event, the walk is about moving, reflecting, and connecting in a natural setting where ideas flow more freely, conversations spark new insights, and fresh thinking often comes naturally.
Agenda
10:00am – Arrival, teas and coffees.
10:20am – Welcome and introductions.
10:45am – 5km walk around Pennington Flash.
12:15pm – Reflection.
12:30pm-Close.
Why join?
🌿 Step away to see more clearly
When you step outside of the day-to-day, you give yourself space to think differently. Many leaders find that solutions to challenges, fresh ideas, and new perspectives often arrive in moments like these.
🤝 Connect with like-minded peers
You’ll be walking alongside senior leaders who are experiencing similar challenges and ambitions. Some of our Manufacturers Alliance community and expert team will also be there to listen, share insights, and connect. Often just realising you’re not alone in the journey can be a powerful and reassuring experience.
💡 Recharge & return renewed
By the end of the walk, you’ll head back not just refreshed, but with clearer thinking, renewed focus, and conversations that may spark your next step forward.
🌱 Growth through connection
Being around like-minded peers in a supportive setting helps you think differently and regain perspective, giving you confidence and clarity to accelerate your next move.
🪞 Time to reflect
The walk provides rare, uninterrupted time to pause and reflect on your role, your priorities, and the decisions ahead something that’s difficult to achieve in the office or at a typical meeting.
🌟 Informal, natural environment
Without the pressures of a formal agenda or meeting room, conversations flow freely, ideas emerge naturally, and it’s easier to open up about challenges and ambitions.
Who is the event for?
This walk is designed for senior leaders who want to step back from the day-to-day and gain clarity, perspective, and renewed energy. It’s ideal for those who:
✅Want to recharge, reflect, and step outside the noise of the office or daily pressures.
✅Want to share experiences, challenges, and ambitions in a supportive environment with others on a similar journey.
✅Are seeking fresh thinking, new perspectives, and solutions to the challenges they face.
✅Feel isolated or overwhelmed in their leadership role and want to connect with like-minded peers.✅Want to develop, grow, and be the very best leader they can be whether they are at the beginning of their leadership journey or have years of experience.
✅Are looking for a community that wants to make a difference, both in their organisations and personally.
✅Value authentic, informal conversations where it’s safe to open up and explore new approaches.
Our Community
At the heart of the Manufacturers Alliance is a community of senior leaders who inspire, challenge, and support each other. The people in our community are:
💡Authentic, open, and vulnerable — bringing their true selves, without egos, and ready to share experiences.
💡Passionate about making a difference — in their businesses, communities, and the wider industry.
💡Lifelong learners — committed to personal and professional growth, always pushing themselves to be the very best leaders they can be.
💡Collaborative and supportive — willing to share insights, advice, and encouragement, helping others succeed while learning from their journeys.
Event Details
📅Date: 24th October 2025
⏲️Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
📍Location: Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh, WN7 3PA
About the Manufacturers' Alliance
Established in 2013, the Manufacturers' Alliance is an independently owned business, with an overarching passion to support the manufacturing community at the heart of our economy.
We are the go to organisation for business leaders in the manufacturing sector that want to develop modern leadership skills, lead a high performing team and be a force for good in the world.
Business owners and leaders that join the Manufacturers’ Alliance are lifelong learners that want to continue to develop themselves in order to remain effective. They are progressive and have a strong desire to continue to improve. They love be around like-minded manufacturers, and share challenges and ideas with each other. And most importantly, they don’t have big egos. They are humble, supportive and open to doing things differently.
When you join the Manufacturers’ Alliance, you are joining a like-minded community that will support and encourage you on your journey towards sustainable business growth and leadership excellence. You will be part of a cause that makes a positive difference in the world.
"The MA has helped me to feel more confident and ready to take on the world. I'm trying to steer the company and when you see others doing it well, that's very valuable"
Rachael Baker, Managing Director, JJ Smith
"You feel you are a part of something where everyone cares about your business. I always take away a piece of gold."
Alex Grace, Managing Director, Banana Moon Clothing
FAQ's
Q: Do I need to be an experienced leader to join?
A: No. This event is for senior leaders at any stage of their journey from those newly stepping into leadership roles to those with years of experience.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Comfortable walking clothes and suitable footwear for an outdoor path. Dress for the weather and consider bringing a light jacket or raincoat if needed.
Q: Can I bring a guest?
A: This event is designed for senior leaders, so we encourage you to invite colleagues or peers in leadership roles who would benefit from the experience.
Q: How long is the walk and event?
A: The walk is 5km and the entire event will last around 2.5 hours, including reflection and conversation.
Do I need to be a member of the Manufacturers’ Alliance to attend?
No, the event is open to both members and non-members.
What is the cost to attend?
There is no cost to attend and is free to both members and non-members.
What if I would like to attend an event but can’t make the date?
Don’t worry, we’ll be holding more events throughout the year, register your details and a member of our team will be in touch with you to share details of upcoming events we have.
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