Nominations Now Open for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2023
August 18, 2023
The excitement is building as the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2023 launches its nomination process, inviting businesses, enterprises, and individuals to highlight their exceptional contributions to Sedgemoor's growth and prosperity. Organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate and honour the achievements of Sedgemoor's dynamic business community. This year's awards feature an impressive…
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Wembdon’s wildlife given a boost thanks to tree stump donation by S Roberts Group
July 25, 2023
A COMMUNITY project helping improve biodiversity in an area of Bridgwater has received a welcome boost thanks to a donation of tree stumps from a family-run waste management company (July 2023). By donating several large stumps, S Roberts Group has helped Wembdon Parklands & Community Together (Wembdon PACT) upgrade its stumpery, so it can continue…
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S Roberts Group receives 2023 ARCA Asbestos Gold Site Audit Award – with straight As
June 12, 2023
THE SOUTH WEST’S leading asbestos removal contractor has been awarded a prestigious Gold Site Audit Award by the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) in recognition of its consistently high on-site performance (June 2023). ARCA only gives the award to those in the industry achieving audit grades with an average of at least B. S Roberts…
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Collaboration Sparks Success
May 19, 2023
The Bridgwater Chamber, Taunton Chamber, and Somerset Chamber recently joined forces to host a highly successful joint networking event at the Canalside venue in Bridgwater. The event brought together almost 60 businesses from across the three chambers, providing them with a unique opportunity to connect and forge valuable relationships within the local business community. Unlike…
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Bridgwater-based British manufacturer unveils efficiency-boosting new air filter
May 18, 2023
A TOP British air filter manufacturer based in Somerset has unveiled a new cutting-edge efficiency-boosting product range designed to save businesses with air filtration systems energy and money (May 2023). Jasun Envirocare’s new flexible, versatile Superpleat Hi-Cap Panel Filters are being made in Bridgwater and are suitable for damp, wet conditions where a regular disposable…
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S Roberts Group appoints Mental Health First Aiders
May 17, 2023
TWO TEAM members at a leading Somerset waste management company have qualified as Mental Health First Aiders (May 2023). S Roberts Group’s Office Manager, Natasha Butcher and Director, Vicky Owens, whose grandfather started the business, have pledged to have an ‘open-door policy’ regarding wellbeing. Natasha says: “It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week (May 15-21)…
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Maxwells Introduce Newest Partner
May 16, 2023
The Partners at Maxwells are delighted to announce a recent promotion to partnership for one of their home grown talented experts. Jodie first came to the firm as a school leaver on work experience in 2004 and following completion of her A Levels she officially joined in 2006. Jodie then completed an AAT apprenticeship and…
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First-ever Business Expo coming to Bridgwater
May 5, 2023
Bridgwater is on the brink of becoming Somerset's business growth capital, and what better way to celebrate than hosting the first-ever Bridgwater Business Expo. The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that it will be collaborating with Bridgwater Town Council to host this event, showcasing the best of Business in and around Bridgwater.…
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Schoolchildren win prizes in royal skip design contest
May 1, 2023
SOMERSET schoolchildren have scooped top regal prizes in a competition to design artwork to decorate a Coronation themed skip to mark King Charles III’s investiture (April 2023). Bridgwater primary school pupils entered the S Roberts Group contest to create the best royal artwork. The winning creation and topper will be displayed on The Drove before…
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Chamber of Commerce Hosts Government Minister Rebecca Pow MP for Environmental Networking Event
April 21, 2023
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a business networking event featuring Rebecca Pow MP, a Government minister at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. The event, which took place at The Canalside conference centre in Bridgwater, was well attended by local businesses and community leaders eager to learn about the government's Environmental developments…
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Chamber appoints Honorary President
April 4, 2023
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Steve Leahy as its Honorary President. As an esteemed member of the community and a respected business leader, Steve Leahy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Chamber of Commerce. He has served the Chamber for over 15 years and was an…
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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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