Women In Toys UK teams with Gibsons for summer get-together
The UK arm of Women in Toys is hosting a summer get-together next week with jigsaw specialists Gibsons.
From 10am on July 10th at Gibsons HQ (Gemini Court, 42a Throwley Way, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AF), guests can enjoy coffee and cakes while learning about the history and future plans for Gibsons, who celebrate a centenary next year and is now being run by its first female MD, Kate Gibson.
Both WIT members and non-members are welcome to attend, and men are welcome too.
To book your spot, RSVP here.
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