Ten start-up businesses to take off with the Somerset Launch Pad programme
March 30, 2023
Ten Somerset start-up businesses will be able to benefit from a fully-funded Launch Pad programme provided by the new unitary Somerset Council. The programme includes workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one mentoring, tailored to businesses’ individual needs, and delivered by professionals, entrepreneurs and experts from industry. Councillor Val Keitch, Somerset County Council’s Executive Lead Member with responsibility…
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A simple guide to the Spring Budget 2023 by Maxwells Accountants
March 16, 2023
The headline message from the Chancellor The Chancellor highlighted that “In the autumn we took difficult decisions to deliver stability and sound money… Today, we deliver the next part of our plan. A budget for growth… long-term, sustainable, healthy growth that pays for our NHS and schools, finds jobs for young people, and provides a…
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Chamber Christmas Cheer
December 7, 2022
Members of the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce were full of cheer at the annual Christmas Lunch which was held at Keepers Kitchen & Bar, Bridgwater. Thank you to our members for sharing the festivities, to the team at Keepers for a fantastic meal & service, and of course to Photographer/Santa, Jeff Searle, for the lovely…
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A Sustainable Business is a Better Business
December 6, 2022
Friday morning, Fairfax Park turnstiles opened before sunrise, welcoming members of The United Club Business, an exclusive network event for Sponsors and Businesses whom have expressed an interest to support both Club & Trust. Since launching, just autumn of last year it has had magnificent success, quickly becoming one of the most well attended business…
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A Free, Family Halloween Adventure comes to Bridgwater
October 20, 2022
Press Release As part of local plans to give families some half-term, seasonal fun, Sedgemoor District Council and Bridgwater Town Team have teamed up with High Street Safari to run a special, free trail in Bridgwater town centre, from 19th October to 31st October. Totally Spooking Out! is located at ten stops around the Bridgwater…
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Air filter company signs up to sponsor Wembdon Junior Youth U15s
October 19, 2022
Press release A FAMILY-RUN air filter manufacturing company in Bridgwater has recently (October 2022) signed up to become sponsors of the Wembdon Junior Youth under 15s team. Jasun Envirocare on Parrett Way will be sponsoring the team for the 2022/23 season and its logo will appear on the team kits. Colin Hitch, Managing Director of…
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Local Charity opens doors to Bridgwater Chamber
October 14, 2022
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce met with representatives of local charity Brainwave to hear about the work they do in Bridgwater and to strengthen the relationship between both partners Diogo Rodrigues, Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce Manager, met with Dawn Chance, Lead Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist, and Sarah Cummins, National Fundraising Manager for Brainwave. Brainwave, a member…
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The first of a team of Bridgwater Town Wardens and Ambassadors started work today
October 5, 2022
Press Release, Sedgemoor District Council, Monday, 3rd October This is the first project amongst the Bridgwater Town Deal projects which kicks off the on-the-ground practical implementation of the wider projects. Colin Batchelor will be the manager of a team of five other full and part-time Ambassadors, who are in the process of being recruited. The…
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S Roberts Group invests in grab lorry to offer an all-in-one solution
September 14, 2022
Media release for S Roberts Group A FAMILY-RUN waste management company from Somerset has recently invested in a grab lorry to be able to extend the waste services it provides (September 2022). S Roberts Group’s grab lorry is ideal for DIY jobs or commercial sites where no loading equipment is available. Beccy Roberts, Director of…
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Major Bridgwater employer celebrates 50th anniversary
August 22, 2022
Press Release 22nd August 2022 THE TEAM at a family-run air filter manufacturing and services company in Somerset celebrated its 50th anniversary recently (July 29, 2022) with the help of the Mayor of Bridgwater. Jasun Envirocare, which was established in 1972 and expanded into Bridgwater in 1987, now has four major sites in the town…
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BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL CLUBS DONATE £800 TO DORSET AND SOMERSET AIR AMBULANCE
May 24, 2022
Bridgwater Gangs and Features carnival clubs have donated £800 to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance charity on behalf of the audiences from the 2022 Old Folks Shows. The popular free event, which is organised by Bridgwater Gangs and Features, returned in March after an enforced two year Covid pause, and is held annually to…
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Changes at the Chamber...
May 19, 2022
We are very sad to announce that we are losing two of the Chamber’s key staff, Roger our General Manager and Tracy Trunks Administration Manager. The departures are not linked and are quite by chance enabling both to move to new bigger roles. This has however provided the Board with the opportunity to consider our…
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Weston College Wins Two National Beacon Awards
May 16, 2022
Weston College has been announced as the national winner of the prestigious Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education and The Careers and Enterprise Company for Innovation in Careers and Enterprise Award. The Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK colleges each year. The Digital Technology…
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Accelerating Development
May 16, 2022
In February, Weston College in partnership with local project partners, including: North Somerset Council, The Food and Drink Forum and North Somerset Enterprise Agency, launched Accelerate - which is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund. Three months later, and with over 35 sessions already completed, Accelerate is having a really…
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A CARNIVAL CART FIT FOR A QUEEN
May 16, 2022
It is now just under three weeks before Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival’s ‘Jubilation’ entry takes part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London on Sunday 5 June. Work on the cart is progressing well, and nearly 200 carnivalites from many different carnival clubs are involved with the prestigious project. The 100ft long cart has…
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HotSW LEP’s ERDF inward investment fund
May 11, 2022
Over half a million pounds of funding is available to foreign-owned businesses in Devon and Somerset to support their business growth. The scheme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Heart of the South West LEP, offers 40% match funding up to £150,000, and is aimed at foreign-owned businesses, supporting inward investment and…
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