There are lots of networking groups in Bishops Stortford catering to the business community. There are also a lot of professional firms in the town (and surrounding areas) with a high number of young staff. We wanted to create something different which did not represent simply an opportunity to further business or professional links but which could provide an environment where new friends could be made in an informal way. For that reason you are unlikely to find that we meet and listen to a talk on tax planning or the law of contract - not of course that these subjects are not highly stimulating! You are more likely to find that wherever we meet there will be a bar nearby and we will actively encourage meeting new faces through the events we hold – such as Quiz nights, wine tasting, rounders, parties and anything else we (or you) think of.

BSYP was set up as a local social network of young professionals working in Bishops Stortford in March 2005. It enables like minded young professional people to meet socially on a regular basis in a friendly environment whilst doing different activities. Whilst it is not our intention, it will also inevitably offer the opportunity for local professional networking.