Maxwells shares March 2026 Tax E-News with key updates for local businesses
March 8, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber member Maxwells Accountants has released its March 2026 Tax E-News, and we’re pleased to share it with our business community. The latest edition brings together the main tax and compliance developments business owners should have on their radar this spring – including the implications of the Government’s recent economic forecast, upcoming changes to…
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The Castle at Taunton seeks Event Coordinator to support growing calendar of functions
March 3, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber member The Castle at Taunton is recruiting for a full-time Event Coordinator to join its team, supporting a busy and growing calendar of events at one of the UK’s most historic and prestigious 4-star hotels. With a 40-year reputation at the forefront of British cuisine, The Castle at Taunton is also home to…
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Scale up 4 Growth: new round of funding opens for SMEs in the wider UWE Bristol region
March 3, 2026
Ambitious small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region are being invited to apply for the latest round of Scale up 4 Growth (S4G) funding, launched by UWE Bristol to help businesses accelerate innovation, create jobs and grow with confidence. S4G offers £400,000 of grant funding to support projects that will strengthen operations, boost productivity…
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On Your Bike Recycle seeks new Trustees to help shape stronger communities across Somerset
March 3, 2026
On Your Bike Recycle Limited a local bike recycling charity empowering people through training, support and sustainable transport is looking for new Trustees to join its forward-thinking board. Founded in 2011, On Your Bike is a registered charity operating from 2 fully equipped workshops in Taunton and Bridgwater. At both sites, trained mechanics and volunteers…
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Applications open for Somerset Business Mentoring Programme
March 2, 2026
Somerset business owners looking to grow, adapt or tackle new challenges this spring are being invited to apply for a fully funded mentoring programme offering 6 hours of expert support over 6 months. The Somerset Business Mentoring Programme, delivered by Somerset Council, matches local small and medium-sized businesses with experienced mentors who can provide tailored…
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Academy ICT launches ‘Price Neutral’ EdTech support for South West education
February 24, 2026
Schools, trusts and colleges across Somerset, Devon, Bristol and Bath are being invited to explore a new “Price Neutral” approach to ICT investment, launched by Bridgwater-based education technology specialists Academy ICT. The goal is ambitious but clear: Price Neutral EdTech for the South West by 2030. What is Price Neutrality? Price Neutrality is a simple…
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Last chance for Somerset SMEs to access free Start Up & Grow support
February 23, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging established small and medium sized businesses in Somerset to take advantage of the Somerset Start Up & Grow programme before registrations close at the end of February. Funded by Somerset Council through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, this fully funded scheme gives eligible SMEs up to 6 hours…
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Somerset employers invited to explore inclusive recruitment at free Coffee and Collaboration event
February 20, 2026
Local employers are being invited to a free Somerset Council event designed to help businesses strengthen their workforce by tapping into the county’s diverse talent pool. Coffee and Collaboration: Unlock the Power of Inclusive Recruitment will take place on Tuesday 24 February 2026, from 9am to 12pm at Taunton Rugby Football Club. The in person…
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Supernova Dental unveils new Moonlight Treatment Suite in Bridgwater
February 19, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share member news from Supernova Dental, a growing Bridgwater dental practice that has just opened its new Moonlight Treatment Suite, expanding the practice to three surgeries. The new suite increases appointment availability for local families while maintaining the team’s patient first approach to care. Designed with comfort at…
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Not Just Travel Wanderlust supporting Rhode Lane Wanderers with holidays that give back
February 17, 2026
Not Just Travel Wanderlust teams up with Rhode Lane Wanderers JFC to turn everyday travel into support for local youth sport A conversation at a local networking event has led to a new community partnership between Chamber member Not Just Travel Wanderlust and grassroots football club Rhode Lane Wanderers JFC. How a Networking Conversation Became…
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Young Somerset entrepreneurs invited to apply for £300,000 Stelios Awards
February 16, 2026
Young business owners in Somerset are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 UK Young Entrepreneur Awards, launched by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands. The award programme will see £300,000 in cash prizes awarded to three young UK entrepreneurs whose start-ups are already generating at least £500,000 in…
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Catalyst Impact CIC ran an afternoon of dance to raise awareness of domestic abuse
February 11, 2026
Nineteen women gathered at Queen’s College in Taunton recently for a day designed to help them feel fierce, confident and supported, all while dancing in heels to Beyoncé. The event, organised by Rebecca Foreman, Director of Catalyst Impact CIC and Founder of Going Unbroken, brought together survivors of domestic abuse and their allies for a…
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Somerset Business Expo 2026 exhibitor stands now on general sale
February 9, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to confirm that exhibitor stand bookings for Somerset Business Expo 2026 are now open to all businesses. Following an early access window for Chamber members, which saw a strong response and many stands already reserved, the remaining exhibition spaces are now available on general sale. Somerset Business Expo 2026…
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Dryad Gin Recognised with Somerset Wildlife Gardening Award
February 6, 2026
Dryad Gin is delighted to announce it has been awarded a Somerset Wildlife Gardening Award by Somerset Wildlife Trust, recognising its commitment to creating a garden that actively supports wildlife, wellbeing and ecological recovery. Across Somerset there are an estimated 124,500 gardens, alongside countless allotments, courtyards and small green spaces. Collectively, these form one of…
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Young Somerset welcomes VIP visitors to Bold & Brave Angel Place
February 3, 2026
Young Somerset recently welcomed Sir Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater, and later that day Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Clare Moody, to its Bold & Brave Angel Place charity shop in Bridgwater. The visit offered an important opportunity to showcase the wide‑ranging support the charity provides for children and young people across Somerset.…
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Somerset Business Expo 2026 floor plan goes live ahead of exhibitor stand release dates
January 30, 2026
We are pleased to share that the official floor plan for Somerset Business Expo 2026 is now live, giving businesses across Somerset an early look at the exhibition space and the chance to start planning ahead of stand bookings opening in February. Somerset Business Expo 2026 will take place on Friday the 12th of June…
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