Policing newsletter – News from across Bridgwater
March 14, 2025
We’re pleased to share the latest Policing Newsletter, packed with updates and insights relevant to our members. This newsletter provides valuable information on local policing initiatives, community safety efforts, and opportunities for collaboration. Please take a moment to read through the newsletter below and stay informed about matters that impact our business community.
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The Clubhouse Venue Hire at Enmore Park
March 13, 2025
We are very proud of our clubhouse which enjoys a beautiful setting in an area of outstanding natural beauty with ample car parking and wonderful views. You don't have to be a member to enjoy our lovely surroundings. We are located within easy driving distance of both Bridgwater and Taunton and we are very fortunate to…
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Sedgemoor fm Marks 3 Years With A Big Birthday Bash
March 11, 2025
Sedgemoor fm is set to throw an unforgettable celebration 6th June 2025. Dubbed as the Birthday Bash it will celebrate Sedgemoor fm’s third birthday and invite all the people who have dedicated birthday wishes to friends, loved ones and colleagues over the past year. The ticket only event will be held at Enmore Park Golf…
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Join Bridgwater Foodbank as a Trustee – Make a Real Impact!
February 11, 2025
📢 We’re Looking for Passionate Trustees! 📢 Bridgwater Foodbank is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Each year, we welcome new trustees to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to our team. As we approach our March meeting, we are looking for local business leaders, charity professionals, or those with town council experience…
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Porter Dodson - Employment Law Update
February 11, 2025
The Power of ApprenticeshipsIt’s National Apprenticeship Week and here at PD we are strong believers in the power of the apprenticeship. We know that employers are constantly struggling to fill vacancies and recruit the right candidates for roles, especially smaller businesses where sometimes simply having someone in the role can feel like the top priority.…
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From Breakfast to ‘Big Carl’: A Day at Hinkley Point C
February 10, 2025
Last week attendees began the day at Blackmore Farm, in the 15th-century Manor House where Ian and Ann cooked up a hearty Full English breakfast in the Great Hall, complete with a roaring fire. After lively conversations and networking, everyone headed to Cannington Court and the Hinkley Point Visitor Centre to learn about the site’s…
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BUCST Announces Continued Partnership with SASP to Deliver FREE Holiday Camps
January 28, 2025
Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust (BUCST) is delighted to announce the continuation of our valuable partnership with Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP), enabling us to provide FREE spaces for children eligible for Free School Meals at our Saturday and February half-term camps.Held at Fairfax Park Stadium, these camps offer an exciting and inclusive experience, featuring multisport…
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Inspiring Businesses to Grow with the Next Generation: Highlights from Our Joint Event with Taunton
January 27, 2025
Last week, we partnered with Taunton Chamber of Commerce to host an event aimed at showing businesses how students can contribute to their organisation’s growth and development. This was truly one of the Chamber’s proudest moments, as we saw all three of our T-level students (Roxy, Filip and Pietersen), who joined us last year take…
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Somerset-based top 200 law firm bolsters Exeter team with string of senior appointments
January 23, 2025
Somerset-based top 200 law firm bolsters Exeter team with string of senior appointments Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced the appointment of three senior solicitors to its rapidly growing Exeter office at Dix’s Field near Southernhay. Antonia Power, who specialises in corporate and commercial law, joins the firm as Head of Commercial law for Devon…
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Weekly Digest Ebulletin
December 19, 2024
Tackle work-related stress with HSE's Working Minds campaign HSE’s annual statistics were recently published and highlight that stress, depression or anxiety account for about half of work-related ill health cases. That’s an estimated 776,000 cases, with each case meaning an average of 21.1 days being taken off work. Download the stress statistics booklet to see…
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Festive finances: Budget for Christmas and spread the cost of tax bills
December 12, 2024
Self Assessment customers unable to pay their tax bill in full by 31 January 2025 can spread the cost using HMRC’s online Time to Pay system Time to Pay plans support those who cannot pay their tax bills on time by arranging regular monthly payments in return for avoiding any further late payment penalties Online payment…
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S Roberts Group launches free online guide for asbestos to help homeowners
December 10, 2024
WARD-WINNING Somerset-based environmental company S Roberts Group has launched a free Asbestos in The Home Finder to help people identify where they might have the potentially dangerous materials in their homes (December 2024). The leading family-run Bridgwater company, which celebrates its 95th anniversary next year, says its online Asbestos in The Home Finder could help…
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Important Updates on GWR Services due to HS2 Construction Work at Old Oak Common
October 16, 2024
Great Western Railway (GWR) would like to inform passengers about upcoming changes to services due to the construction work for the HS2 station at Old Oak Common, just west of London Paddington. The construction work and additional track maintenance by Network Rail will impact rail services on the following dates: Sunday, 17th November and 27th…
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Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce Celebrates a Milestone: 200 Members Strong!
October 15, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce has officially reached 200 members! This achievement marks a significant moment in our journey, reminding us of the strong, vibrant community we've built together over the years. As we reflect on how far we've come, we are filled with gratitude for every business that…
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Bridgwater Docks to Illuminate with Luke Jerram's Spectacular "Fallen Moon" Installation
October 8, 2024
Bridgwater Docks will soon be home to an exciting art installation by renowned artist Luke Jerram. The "Fallen Moon" project, part of Jerram's latest touring artwork, will make its first UK appearance in this stunning visual experience. From 14th October to 3rd November 2024, this 10-metre-diameter replica of the Moon, created using NASA data, will…
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Somerset-based Top 200 law firm expands presence in Devon with new offices in Exeter
October 7, 2024
Porter Dodson, the Somerset-based UK Top 200 law firm, has announced that it has opened a new office at the heart of Exeter to meet increased demand for its services in the city and Devon. Having outgrown its former Southernhay offices, Porter Dodson is expanding into significantly larger premises at 11-15 Dix’s Field. The move…
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