Sedgemoor Chamber

The Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival
2024-09-21 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 (Europe/London) | Somerset
Experience the Magic of the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival 2024!
This year, you’re invited to discover an expanded line-up of events, offering something for everyone. From exhilarating coastal walks to captivating arts performances, delicious food experiences, and live music, there’s no shortage of excitement at the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival.
What’s New for 2024:
– Fish and Chip Plus Cream Tea Special: Indulge in the ultimate seaside treat at the West Somerset Railway on Sunday, September 22nd at 12:30pm.
– Murder Mystery Special: Join us for an evening of intrigue and suspense aboard the West Somerset Railway on Saturday, September 21st at 7pm.
– Blackmore Farm Manor House Tour: Explore the historic beauty of Blackmore Farm Manor House on Friday, September 27th and Sunday, September 29th at 2pm.
– Somerset Coast Challenge: Embark on an unforgettable journey along the coast, with options ranging from marathons to ultra-distance challenges.
And that’s just the beginning. With a wide array of activities and experiences, the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival promises to be an unforgettable adventure for all.
Join the Celebration:
Whether you’re a local accommodation provider, business owner, or simply looking to immerse yourself in the festivities, there are endless opportunities to get involved. Visit the Festival Partners page to learn how you can be a part of this incredible event.

MHFA Refresher Training
2024-09-25 09:00 - 2024-09-26 17:00 | Somerset
Member Led Event – New Leaf Workplace Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid Training – New Leaf
25th and 26th September 2024 – Face to face training The Quaker Meeting House Taunton.
You will be accessing the very best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid course available. The training is grounded in research and developed with clinical practitioners. It is proven to increase MHFAiders® confidence in supporting people with mental health issues. With this new offer, training doesn’t stop when the course comes to an end. MHFA England provide continuous support for MHFAiders® – well beyond your initial certification – so you are confident, empowered and motivated to carry out your role.
Why become an MHFAider®?
By training with us you will gain:
• A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• The confidence to step in and support someone to recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
• Three years of access to the MHFAider Support App® with 24/7 digital support
• Access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders®
Why choose MHFA England training?
• 91% of people had a better understanding of mental health after completing their MHFA England course
• Since MHFA England was founded in 2007, the Instructor Members have trained hundreds and thousands of MHFAiders
• All MHFA England Instructor Members are accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health, meaning you can expect a quality assured and consistent training experience
• MHFA England are committed to improving the mental health of the nation
This course runs from 9am to 5.00pm on both days
Why choose New Leaf Life Design?
New Leaf have trained over 700 Mental Health First Aiders. Our testimonials rate us the best training participants have recieved read them here
“I feel so much more confident now in my approach and knowledge around Mental Health and the support I am able to offer friends, family, co-workers and strangers. Becky has such a wealth of experience and took the time to cover issues, in depth, over the two day course. I can’t recommend the course enough. It covers such important issues that we all face and I can only imagine how much better we would all feel if we took the time to really check in with each other. Thank you Becky for being sensitive to issues, informative and reassuring through out the course.” Mel Cooper Icatcare”
Becky was a fantastic instructor during the course.It’s always hard to keep engagement online but she did it absolute justice! She was also apply to gage the room if the team were ever struggling with aspects of the course, allowing us to take adequate time process the information which was amazing. This is a fantastic course and would recommend it to other colleagues. So happy to be apart of the opportunity! Thanks again,” Lisa McGregor BrewDog
Book tickets here

Maximising Your Website’s Potential - Workshop
2024-09-25 11:00 - 13:30 | Bridgwater Town Hall, High St, Bridgwater, TA6 3BL
SBA CIC & Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce are pleased to collaborate to deliver comprehensive training webinars and events for Chamber members. This collaboration brings together the expertise and resources of SBA and its team of business professionals to create a dynamic and impactful training partnership.
We’re excited to host another training event which is FREE to members, with complimentary lunch included.
Maximising Your Website’s Potential
Date: 25th September
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Bridgwater Town Hall
Cost: Free for members, £15 for non-members (Lunch included)
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, ensuring that your website is not only functional but also a powerful tool for driving business growth is crucial. This workshop is designed to help businesses evaluate their websites to ensure they are fit for purpose. We will explore how to assess your current tech build, implement best practices, and create a strategic roadmap for your website’s ongoing development.
The key to this is understanding your website’s role in generating leads, sales, and enquiries, as well as building credibility. We’ll also delve into effective content creation and management strategies to keep your audience engaged and your brand message clear. We’ll look at the key tools in website analytics, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console, to help you measure your website’s impact and make data-driven decisions.
What You Will Learn:

Assess Your Website’s Tech Build: Learn how to evaluate your site’s technology, ensuring it’s reliable, secure, and up to industry standards.
Develop a Website Roadmap: Set clear goals for your site’s growth and scalability, and understand its role in lead generation, sales, and building credibility.
Content Creation & Management: Discover best practices for creating engaging content that converts, and learn to manage your website effectively while enhancing SEO visibility.
Measure Website Impact with Analytics: Get introduced to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console. Understand key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to improve your website’s performance.

This workshop is a great opportunity to understand how to optimise your website to drive growth. Enjoy a day of learning and networking with other local businesses, while also getting a chance to refresh your website strategy.
Reserve your spot today!
