Brainwave Offer A Fantastic Opportunity To Make A Difference!
March 16, 2026
Brainwave is a long-established national charity with over 40 years of experience supporting children with disabilities and additional needs to reach their full potential. From our National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater, we work closely with families across the UK to deliver tailored therapy programmes that make a meaningful and lasting difference to children’s lives.…
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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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Bridgwater businesses invited to “Sponsor a Planter” and help the high street bloom
December 23, 2025
Bridgwater Town Council is inviting local businesses to take part in our Sponsor a Planter initiative, a fantastic way to brighten the town, support biodiversity and showcase your brand. What’s included? A beautiful Bee Surprise bulb mix planter, flowering from February through August Your business name/logo displayed on both sides of the planter A vibrant,…
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Pardoes Solicitors celebrates the opening of a permanent Yeovil Office
December 12, 2025
Pardoes Solicitors was delighted to welcome around 70 clients, professional referrers, local businesses, colleagues, friends and family to a festive drinks reception on 12 December, held to celebrate the opening of the company’s new Yeovil office. The event took place at The Old Post Office on King George Street (next to Barclays, opposite the library) which has…
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Richard Agnew Vos partners with Amicus Law to expand offering
November 20, 2025
Tiverton’s expert legal advisor, Richard Agnew Vos announces a new collaboration with Amicus Law, as the South West’s leading solicitors firm expands further into Devon. Effective from 10 November 2025, Richard joins the Amicus Law family as Head of Office for Tiverton and a Managing Associate. With more than 30 years’ experience providing comprehensive legal solutions…
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It’s not too late to enter the Somerset Business Awards 2026!
November 4, 2025
If you’ve entered the Sedgemoor Business Awards you still have time to submit your application for the Somerset Business Awards 2026, too! Organised annually by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, the awards are free to enter and businesses do not need to be a member of the Chamber to take part. Leading accountancy firm, Albert Goodman,…
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What the $102 Million Louvre Robbery Teaches UK Businesses About Risk and Assurance
October 25, 2025
When $102 million worth of Crown Jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris in under eight minutes, it wasn’t just a story of audacity, it was a lesson in untested systems and overlooked risks. In a new thought-provoking case study, Red Latitude, a Sedgemoor Chamber member specialising in risk and resilience advisory services, explores…
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S Roberts Group’s asbestos removal team picks-up Gold Training Award
October 24, 2025
THE TEAM at a Somerset asbestos removal company has earned a prestigious Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) Gold Training Award for the third year running in recognition of its high standards (October 2025). Bridgwater-based S Roberts Group reached a greater-than-average score in training sessions to receive this top industry award. Asbestos Director, Sam Lawson explains: “This award…
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New Head of Employment joins Amicus Law and launches free employment law seminar series
October 22, 2025
Amicus Law announces the appointment of a new Head of Employment in a newly created role, strengthening the firm’s commercial law expertise and enabling the expansion of services to businesses across the South West. In one of his first major initiatives, Slade De Lacey will lead a series of in-person and free employment law seminars…
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A Fantastic Opportunity for Local Businesses to Invest in Their Teams
September 30, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share an excellent opportunity for local businesses to enhance the skills of their workforce through upcoming Information and Guidance sessions on the Leadership and Management Apprenticeship Standards. Delivered by University Centre Somerset College Group, these apprenticeships are supported by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and lead to CMI…
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Buzzing with Creativity – HIVE Exhibition Lands at The Bridgy Gallery
September 17, 2025
At a time when everyone is conscious of climate change and protecting the natural environment, a bold new exhibition, HIVE, launches at The Bridgy Gallery in Bridgwater, bringing together over 20 local artists to explore themes of nature, landscape, ecology, and community. The exhibition is completely free to attend, and runs until 17th October, as…
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Share your views on Bridgwater Docks regeneration
August 21, 2025
The public are being asked to share their views on newly developed plans to transform Bridgwater Docks. The project is one of 11 schemes that fall under the umbrella of Bridgwater Town Deal that received £23.2million to regenerate and modernise Bridgwater town centre. The Bridgwater Docks project includes new active travel (walking and cycling) routes…
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Somerset Colleges Unite to Launch New College Group: UCS College Group
August 11, 2025
A bold new chapter in Somerset’s education landscape began this August, as Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) and Strode College came together to form the University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS College Group.) BTC campuses became Colleges; Bridgwater College, Cannington College, and Taunton College whilst Strode College retained its name. University Centre Somerset, the group’s…
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Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2025 – Your Questions Answered
August 4, 2025
Applications are now open for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2025, and with the deadline set for Sunday the 31st of August Friday the 12th of September, many local businesses are considering whether to put themselves forward. To help, we have answered some of the most common questions we receive about applying: Is it free…
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Somerset-based, leading South West law firm achieves record breaking results on the back of significant growth and milestone achievements
July 28, 2025
Porter Dodson, the South West-based UK Top 200 law firm, has announced a record-breaking year of growth and achievement, increasing revenue to £20.2m, while retaining the highly prestigious Gold Investors In People accreditation for the third successive time. Across its Wellington, Taunton, Yeovil, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport and Exeter offices, the firm has seen year-on-year growth…
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Meet the Chamber Team & Welcome Tracy Trunks Back to the Chamber
July 28, 2025
We’re pleased to share some exciting team news at Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce. This month we’ve welcomed a familiar face back to the Chamber, as Tracy Trunks re-joins us in the brand-new role of Membership Administrator. Tracy has previously worked with the Chamber and brings a wealth of experience, energy and a deep understanding of…
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