Breakfast - 26.11.25 // Lady Colgrain & Clive Stevens and Gary Hake & Jack White

Attendees at the recent Business Guild Breakfast enjoyed a delicious breakfast kindly sponsored by Armour Publishing, whose work uncovering and publishing original North Africa War Diary research has helped bring long‑hidden history to light.

The morning began with Lady Bella Colgrain and Clive Stevens, who offered a fascinating overview of the King’s Awards for Enterprise. They spoke about the history of the awards, the different categories available, and the application process. Their guidance on what makes a strong submission—and the benefits that winning can bring to a business—was especially valuable for attendees considering putting themselves forward.

The second presentation came from Gary Hake and Jack White of Chatham Town FC, proud recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Gary reflected on the extraordinary voluntary work that led to this prestigious recognition, while Jack spoke about the club’s current community initiatives and their expanding impact across Medway. Their commitment to grassroots support and local engagement left a strong impression on all present.

The event was warmly received, combining excellent food with inspiring insight into both enterprise excellence and community achievement.

L-R: Lady Colgrain, Clive Stevens, Gary Hake, Jack White, Armour Publishing