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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We invite Chamber members to join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting\, taking place at Ibis Bridgwater this February. \nThis year’s AGM will include a mix of Chamber updates\, forward planning\, and a guest presentation from Jake Elsmore\, Managing Director of Wrencon Limited and a member of the Somerset Economic Growth Board. Jake will share insight into how the Board is helping shape Somerset’s future economy\, following the transition of the LEP and the creation of a new twenty-year economic strategy. \n  \nWhat to expect\n– AGM reports and Chamber updates \n– Guest presentation from Jake Elsmore on the work of the Somerset Economic Growth Board \n– Hot buffet lunch with time to connect with fellow members \n  \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the year past\, hear what’s ahead for the Chamber\, and understand how your business fits into Somerset’s wider economic vision. \n 
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:ibis Bridgwater\, Woodlands Court Business Park\, Bridgwater\, TA6 4FJ
CATEGORIES:Local Insights,Networking
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SUMMARY:Discover Hinkley Point C: Breakfast & Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year with an exclusive look at one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. Our first Hinkley Point C tour of 2026 takes place this February\, offering a rare opportunity to see the site’s latest progress\, enjoy a networking breakfast with fellow professionals\, and connect directly with those helping shape the region’s energy future. \nWe’ll begin the morning at Greenway Farm with a hot buffet breakfast and informal networking\, before transferring to the Hinkley Point C site for a guided tour and project update led by EDF’s expert team. \nWhether you joined us last year or this will be your first visit\, each tour brings new insights as the site continues to evolve. Additional site tours will be held later this year in June and October\, so there are multiple opportunities to get involved. \n  \nWhat to expect\n– Guided site tour and project briefing from EDF\n– Buffet breakfast and networking at Greenway Farm\n– Coach transfer to and from Cannington Park and Ride\n– A chance to see the latest updates and future plans for HPC \n  \nWhy attend?\n– Gain first-hand insight into one of the UK’s most important energy projects\n– See how the construction is progressing in real time\n– Connect with local business leaders and professionals\n– Be among the first to hear what’s coming next for Hinkley Point C \nBreakfast Menu: Homemade sausages\, smoky bacon\, fried and poached eggs\, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms\, hash browns\, baked beans\, orange juice\, teas and coffees. \n  \nSchedule\n8:00am – Arrive at Greenway Farm for breakfast \n9:30am – Depart Cannington Park and Ride for the guided site tour \n12:00pm – Return to Cannington Park and Ride \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nImportant Information\n-On the day of your visit ALL visitors (aged 18 years and above) are required to produce valid photographic ID\, either a current Passport or photo Driving Licence card.  If either of the above forms of ID are not available\, access to HPC Site will be denied. \n-Sensible footwear must be worn on Site\, no high heels or open toe shoes. \n-Bags and personal belongings must be kept to a minimum.  Please be aware a bag search will be carried out ahead of the visit to HPC Site. \n-It is not permitted to use cameras and mobile telephones on HPC Site.  We ask for phones to be either switched off or put on silence for the duration of the Site tour.  Other prohibited items include radio transmitters\, animals\, weapons\, knives\, explosives of any kind\, personal radios\, and music players. \nHPC Cannington Park and Ride Directions PDF \n \n \nInterested in sponsoring this event?\nOur Hinkley Point C Networking Breakfast & Site Tours are among the most well-attended events in our calendar\, regularly attracting 40 or more guests\, including a strong mix of Chamber members and wider business professionals from across the region. \nIt’s a fantastic opportunity to get your business in front of a highly engaged audience\, many of whom work in construction\, engineering\, sustainability\, skills and supply chain sectors. Sponsorship includes the chance to speak during the morning networking session\, share your business materials\, and stay involved throughout the experience. \nIf you’re looking to raise your profile and align your brand with one of the South West’s most high-impact projects\, we’d love to hear from you. \nFull details and packages are available here\n 
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/discover-hinkley-point-c-breakfast-site-tour/
LOCATION:Hinkley Point C\, HPC Cannington Park and Ride\, Bridgwater\, TA5 2JA
CATEGORIES:Local Insights,Networking
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SUMMARY:Agratas Breakfast Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Somerset is set to play a central role in the future of green energy. Join us for a breakfast briefing with Nick Cooper from Agratas\, where we will hear the latest updates on the multi-billion-pound battery cell manufacturing facility being developed at the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater. \nThis ground-breaking project is expected to deliver nearly half of the UK’s battery capacity for the automotive industry by the early 2030s\, creating up to 4\,000 skilled jobs in the Somerset area and thousands more across the national supply chain. \nThis session will cover the progress of the build\, what to expect as we move closer to production in 2027\, and how Agratas is working with local partners to deliver skills\, education and long-term economic opportunity. \n  \nWhat to expect\n– An exclusive project update from Agratas \n– Insights into Somerset’s role in the UK’s sustainable energy future \n– Opportunities for local business\, education and employment \n– Buffet breakfast and informal networking in a prestigious setting \n  \n \n  \nWe’re proud to have Pardoes Solicitors sponsoring this event. As Somerset’s largest and longest-established legal firm\, Pardoes has been supporting the communities of Bridgwater\, Taunton\, and Yeovil for over 100 years. \nThey provide expert legal advice and a personal\, transparent service across areas including family law\, conveyancing\, wills and probate\, agriculture\, business law\, and dispute resolution. \nKnown for their local roots and modern approach\, Pardoes continues to protect the interests of individuals\, families\, and businesses across Somerset today and for generations to come. \npardoes.co.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/agratas-breakfast-briefing/
LOCATION:The Castle at Taunton\, The Castle Hotel. Castle Green\, Taunton\, TA1 1NF
CATEGORIES:Local Insights,Networking
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SUMMARY:Building & Construction Forum
DESCRIPTION:~Free to attend~ \nA collaborative event proudly hosted by UCS College Group\, CITB\, and the Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce. Under the banner “Uniting Construction\, Skills and Support”\, this forum brings together local construction businesses to explore opportunities\, share insights\, and strengthen partnerships across the region. Discover how these three organisations are working together to support workforce development\, champion industry growth\, and connect businesses with the resources they need to thrive. Whether you’re a contractor\, supplier\, educator or stakeholder in the built environment\, this event is your gateway to meaningful collaboration and community impact. \nWhether you’re a builder\, developer\, contractor\, supplier or advisor\, this event offers practical insight and valuable networking in one place. Hear from industry partners\, discover what support is available to grow your workforce\, and make connections that can strengthen your business for the long term. \n  \nWhat to expect\n– Updates from UCS College Group on skills pipelines and education partnerships \n– Guidance from CITB on available grants\, training support and apprenticeships \n– Real industry stories and lessons from local businesses \n– A short session from Westcotts on CIS and Making Tax Digital for the construction industry \n– Time for networking before and after the talks\, with refreshments provided \n  \nIn partnership with:\nUCS College Group is proud to co-host this event\, helping drive new training pathways and long-term talent for Somerset’s construction sector. \nCITB will be showcasing funding support available to construction businesses\, from training grants to apprenticeships\, with experts on hand to answer your questions.
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/building-construction-forum/
LOCATION:Bridgwater College\, Bridgwater College\, Bath Rd\, Bridgwater TA6 4PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business strategy,Local Insights,Networking
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SUMMARY:Discover Hinkley Point C: Networking Lunch & Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is the second in our Hinkley Point C site visit series and whether you joined us back in February or this will be your first time attending\, this event offers fresh insight into one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. \nThe HPC site continues to evolve at pace\, and this exclusive guided tour is a unique opportunity to see the latest progress first-hand. Combined with a lunch at the beautiful Blackmore Farm\, this half-day experience blends networking opportunities with a rare behind-the-scenes look at the scale and significance of Hinkley Point C. \n  \nWhat to expect\n– A hot buffet lunch and networking opportunity at Blackmore Farm \n– Coach transfer from Cannington Park and Ride to HPC \n– Expert-led site tour and project briefing \n– Return travel to Cannington included \n  \nWhy attend?\n– Get an exclusive update on one of the UK’s most important energy infrastructure projects \n– Make valuable connections with local professionals and industry peers \n– See how the site has progressed since our last visit in February \n– Discover how Hinkley Point C is shaping Somerset’s economy and skills landscape \n  \nSchedule\n12:30pm – Arrive at Blackmore Farm for lunch and networking \n1:45pm – Depart Cannington Park and Ride for the guided site tour \n4:30pm – Return to Cannington Park and Ride \n  \nImportant Information\n-On the day of your visit ALL visitors (aged 18 years and above) are required to produce valid photographic ID\, either a current Passport or photo Driving Licence card.  If either of the above forms of ID are not available\, access to HPC Site will be denied. \n-Sensible footwear must be worn on Site\, no high heels or open toe shoes. \n-Bags and personal belongings must be kept to a minimum.  Please be aware a bag search will be carried out ahead of the visit to HPC Site. \n-It is not permitted to use cameras and mobile telephones on HPC Site.  We ask for phones to be either switched off or put on silence for the duration of the Site tour.  Other prohibited items include radio transmitters\, animals\, weapons\, knives\, explosives of any kind\, personal radios\, and music players. \n \n \n  \nHere are a few highlights from the last visit. Please note\, for security reasons we’re unable to share photos from the actual HPC site tour. \n 
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/discover-hinkley-point-c-networking-lunch-site-tour/
LOCATION:Hinkley Point C\, HPC Cannington Park and Ride\, Bridgwater\, TA5 2JA
CATEGORIES:Local Insights,Networking
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