Sedgemoor Chamber

Somerset Connector Event
2025-03-18 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | The Mount Somerset, Stoke Hill Henlade TA3 5NB United Kingdom, Somerset, TA3 5NB, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12th March, 9am, The Mount Somerset, Taunton
The Connector events are game-changers for businesses
Connector Events – Sponsored by ……. (this could be you)
*You can sponsor and headline speak at this event. For only £250+vat you will receive well over £1k in support.
Standout on the day with your own Expo Stall
Also, anyone can have an Expo Stall at the event for only £50+vat to standout on the day
With many businesses, all in one room, ready to connect and collaborate.
We will make sure you have a list of all the attendees, so you can stay connected with them even after the event.
The best part is that the event is absolutely – FREE for everyone!!
So, bring along anyone you think could benefit from this fantastic opportunity.
Mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible year of networking and collaboration with Your Partnerships. We want to see you there, ready to make great things happen!
Let’s make some magic together! Make contact if you would like to sponsor this or future events. Email info@yourpartnerships.co.uk
John Holden our Ambassador wishes to welcome everyone to this Connector event at The Mount Somerset, Stoke Hill, Lower, Henlade, Taunton TA3 5NB
The team at Mount Somerset will be on hand to cater for you needs and we pay individually at the venue for our catering.
If you wish to guest speak at one of John’s monthly events, let John know and his email is john@johnholdensave.com

Enmore Park OPEN DAYS 2025
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-26 | Enmore Park Golf Club, TA5 2AN
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH 2025 – 1PM TO 3PM
SUNDAY 23RD MARCH 2025 – 10AM TO 12PM
WEDNESDAY 26TH MARCH 2025 – 4:30PM TO 6:30PM
Our message remains “Something for Everyone” and we really do mean it. Men and women, young, old and all ages in between. Maybe you’ve never picked up a golf club in your life, maybe you’re thinking of taking up the game after a break, or maybe you’re thinking of changing club, we’d love to meet you on our Open Days.
So come along on any of our Open Days and meet the team, the members, the club professionals and take a look at what’s on offer. You’ll get the chance to play a few holes, take a tour of the course, take part in some free coaching sessions and ask any questions you might have about our club or golf in general.
The Bar and Kitchen will also be open for you to purchase a refreshing beverage or hot drink and meal in our relaxing, friendly clubhouse with stunning views across the course.

The Schedule
Our Open Day booklet will be available soon for you to download and will include the full schedule for the day. There will be some special membership offers available including ‘NO JOINING FEE’ which that on its own saves you a whopping £200!
This is a very informal event for everyone to enjoy and there certainly won’t be any pressure to join the club.
Taster Golf for Beginners
We’re very keen on encouraging adults and juniors alike to take up the game of golf and our “Taster Golf” sessions and games will take place from: –

Saturday 22nd March 2025 – 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm
Sunday 23rd March 2025 – 10:45 am to 11:30 am
Wednesday 26th March 2025 – 4:45pm to 5:30 pm

All equipment and a heap of help and encouragement will be provided.
Registration
There’s no need to register, you’re welcome to just come along on any of the days, at whatever time you’d like. However, if you think you’ll be coming along then a short email to the address below will help us gauge an idea of numbers.
If you’d like to know a bit more then just give the club a call on 01278 672100 (option 4) or email the club office on secretary@enmorepark.co.uk

Charity Walk - 22nd March 2025
2025-03-22 14:00 | Somerset
Amicus Law are organising a Charity Walk and we’d like to invite all Chamber Members to take part in support of our Charity of the Year – West Country Rivers Trust, a fantastic organisation dedicated to protecting and improving our local rivers and waterways.

Details of the Walk
Route: Lydeard Hill, Wills Neck, and Great Hill Circular, Somerset, England – 365 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Distance: 8.2 km
Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
Time: 2:00pm
The trail offers stunning views across the Quantock Hills, peaceful open moorland, and a chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes in Somerset.

Who Can Join?
Friends, family, and dogs are more than welcome to come along.

Entry Fee
To help raise funds for the West Country Rivers Trust, we’re suggesting an entry fee of £10 per person or £20 per family. Every penny will go towards supporting their incredible work.

Refreshments
There will be refreshments waiting for you at the end of the walk – a perfect way to celebrate completing the trail together!

How to Get Involved

Sign Up: Please complete the following form – https://forms.office.com/e/YWUnjF5mAd by Friday, 14th March to let us know if you’d like to join.
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and plenty of water.

This is a great chance to spend some time outdoors and contribute to an important cause. We’d love to see as many of you, your loved ones, and your furry friends there as possible!

Free of charge! Drop in breakfast
2025-03-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Bridgwater College, Bridgwater College, Bath Rd, Bridgwater TA6 4PZ, United Kingdom
Join us for Breakfast! 😋
We are delighted to invite local employers who don’t currently work with us, to join us for a Breakfast, Tea and Coffee morning to discuss how BTC can support your workforce development needs. This casual drop-in session is the perfect setting to grab your breakfast on your way to work and chat to our team about how we can work together to enhance your recruitment and training strategies.
Did you know you can save on National Insurance by recruiting or upskilling members of your team? Find out about this and SO much more.
📆Tuesday 25 March
🕗8am – 10am
📌 Bridgwater Campus, Bath Road, Bridgwater TA6 4PZ
Sign up for your free ticket now: https://forms.office.com/e/AQ6M4wa9TT
We look forward to welcoming you to BTC 🥐🍓☕
#BusinesswithBTC #LetsWorkTogether #NetworkingBreakfast

Bridgwater Jobs Fair
2025-03-27 10:30 - 15:00 | The Canalside, Marsh Lane, Bridgwater,, Somerset, TA6 6LQ, United Kingdom
Come along to the Bridgwater Jobs Fair and Find Your Future!
We are thrilled to host next Bridgwater Jobs Fair on Thursday March 27th 2025 at The Canalside Conference Centre.
Around 40 exhibitors will be available on the day including support from companies who help job seekers as well as employers.
We plan to offer a varied range of sectors and lots of vacancies will be available plus it’s the perfect opportunity where you can meet the recruitment teams. Disabled access is great!
A list of exhibitors is available below and don’t forget to check out what jobs are listed on our “Jobs South West” website.
Plus visit our blog, 10 top tips to job fair success.

Charity Race Night
2025-04-11 19:00 | Sea Cadet Hall, Seaward Dr, Bridgwater TA6 3FJ, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3FJ, United Kingdom
Join Royal British Legion for an exciting and entertaining evening at the Charity Horse Race and Film Night, taking place on Friday, 11th April 2025, at the Sea Cadet Hall in Bridgwater. Doors will open at 7:00 PM, with the first race starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available for £5, which includes light refreshments. You can purchase tickets from the RBL Touchpoint on Queen Street, Bridgwater (TA6), or by texting 07834 594344. Alternatively, you can inquire via email at welcome@rblbridgwater.co.uk.

Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust - Easter Camp
2025-04-14 09:00 - 2025-04-17 13:00 | Bridgwater United Football Ground, Fairfax Park Stadium, College Way, Bridgwater, TA6 4TZ
Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce the return of our Easter Holiday Camp at FairFax Park.
Running 14th – 17th April. These camps are designed for young people to have fun, socialise, meet new friends and learn new skills.
An unforgettable day of fun and learning. Enjoy multi-sports, creative art activities, STEM Sphero Robots, penalty shootouts, explore the Stadium, a healthy lunch and practical healthy eating tips. 9am – 1pm |
📍 Fairfax Park Stadium 8-11 yrs Boys & Girls Location – Fairfax Park, College Way, Bath Rd, Bridgwater TA6 4TZ Spaces are limited!
What to bring: Plenty to drink Suitable indoor trainers and football boots (Most likely we use the outside grass facilities if weather allows) Any medical equipment such as inhalers, epi pens etc Any questions please get in touch with community@bridgwaterunitedfc.com or tom.chandler@bridgwaterunitedcst.co.uk

The Dryad Way Workshop
2025-04-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Somerset
WAKE UP YOUR IMAGINATION AND WAKE UP YOUR LIFE. Friday 25th April 9.30am till 4pm Bridgwater
It’s time to connect to nature and fire up your life. This one-day experimental workshop is designed to connect you to the Dryad life of the forest and the magical spirit that lies within us and nature. We will work with the Dryad Story, the portals of nature and images which will fire up our imagination.
There will be time for lunch and reflection.
Our creativity is constantly creating a sense of the world that we are living in, we can sometimes feel as if we are creative only when it relates to a product for sale. When we learn to trust the imaginative process something very interesting emerges. We start to experience the embodied imagination which can in turn start to wake up our life.
Becky Wright – Workshop Facilitator
Becky is passionate about helping others find joy and self-awareness, teaching courses in meditation, self-confidence, and resilience. Combining this with her love for Dryad Gin, she trained as a distiller
and crafted her first bottle in summer 2022, bringing people together through meaningful connections. When not distilling, Becky researches new botanicals and enjoys nature. She graduated from The Awen Training School with Ian Rees. The training works on development of the creative imagination and involves contemplating the roots of inspiration and the capacity of the imagination to heal and transform ourselves and the world. She studied under Ram Dass, Ajahn Santacitto, and Tim Freke.
No booking link so its an email to hello@dryadgin.co.uk its £85.00 per person

Environmental Space Living Lab - The Launch Event
2025-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Bridgwater and Taunton College – Cannington Campus, Rodway Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2LS
Member Led Event: Bridgwater & Taunton College
🌿 You’re Invited: Launch of the Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL)
📅 Tuesday 29th April | 📍 Bridgwater & Taunton College, Cannington Campus | 🕒 3pm – 5pm
At Bridgwater & Taunton College, we understand just how important our land-based industries are to the South West. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the skills, knowledge and innovation needed to help them thrive. But we know we can’t do it alone. Collaboration is key.
We’re excited to invite you to the official launch of our Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL) – a new, flexible space designed to bring people together, spark ideas and encourage practical solutions to the environmental challenges we all face, made possible through collaboration with Catapult Satellite Applications and Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership.
The ESLL is a place where education meets industry. By working with partners across engineering, energy, and land-based sectors, we aim to explore emerging technologies and develop real-world responses to the climate emergency. From knowledge exchange and curriculum development to hands-on projects and shared problem-solving, the possibilities are endless.
This event is a chance to explore the space, connect, collaborate and see how we can make a difference together and hear from our guest speakers.
Hear from our Guest Speakers
– Bennamann Ltd in partnership with CNH Industrial will discuss how their innovative technology is leading the way in livestock farming through the capture and processing of waste emissions to generate better than Net Zero gas
– Smarter farming from the sky; explore how drone technology is solving todays agricultural challenges, presented by OSCAM and Autospray Systems.
– Hear from Kingshay about the emerging opportunities to step into the world of research for Land Management
Sign up for your free ticket now. We look forward to welcoming you.

Spring Summer Fashion Show - ALiSE and Louie
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Mercure Hotel, 56-66 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AR
🌸✨ Don’t Miss the Style Event of the Season! ✨🌸
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 ALiSE & Louie Spring Summer Fashion Show – an afternoon of elegance, inspiration, and indulgence you won’t want to miss!
👗 Experience fabulous fashion🥂 Enjoy fizz and a full afternoon tea🍹 Plus, sip on specially priced cocktails
📍 Location: Marco Pierre White Restaurant, Mercure Hotel, Eastover, Bridgwater🗓️ Date: Saturday, 10th May🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM🎟️ Tickets: Only £18
Secure yours from ALiSE & Louie or call 07770 895055 now!

Beyond the balance sheet...
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Pardoes Solicitors, The exchange, Express Pk, Bridgwater, TA6 4RR
Estate Planning Checklist
This seminar provides business owners, sole traders and SMEs with essential strategies to safeguard their business assets, minimise tax liabilities (including Inheritance Tax), and ensure a smooth transition of wealth and control to the next generation or chosen beneficiaries, as well as exploring general estate planning strategies.
Estate planning is not just about wealth – it’s about making life easier for those you leave behind, preserving your wishes, and protecting your legacy. Use this checklist to review where you stand today.
– Your Will
– Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
– Digital Assets
– Business & Legal Documents
– Personal & Financial Review

Book your tickets by emailing: enquiries@pardoes.co.uk
ALTERNATIVELY book Your Free Initial Consultation- Whether you’re just starting out or need a review, we’re here to help. Book your free Estate Planning Review with one of our friendly experts.

Email: enquiries@pardoes.co.uk
Call: 0800 862 0442
Visit: www.pardoes.co.uk

AI for Local Business: ChatGPT Implementation Day
2025-05-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Sedgmoor Chamber of Commerce Office, Management Suite Angel Place Shopping Centre, Bridgwater, TA6 3TQ, United Kingdom
Learn how to implement ChatGPT for your local business in Somerset at our AI Implementation Day!
Unlock Clarity, Confidence & Content – Without the Overwhelm
Tired of hearing about AI but not sure how to use it? This one-day, hands-on implementation day is for Somerset-based small business owners (1–20 employees) who want to think smarter, create faster, and grow more confidently, using ChatGPT.
Whether you run a professional service, local trade business, or creative consultancy – you’ll walk away with:
Real, ready-to-use assets – from sales copy to onboarding flows, created in the room, so you leave with work done, not just ideas

A smarter AI-powered strategy – tailored to your business goals, helping you grow faster, make smarter decisions, and free up your time

A custom ChatGPT prompt library – designed to save hours each week on content creation, planning, and admin

True confidence using AI – as a creative thinking partner, so you’re never staring at a blank page or stuck for ideas againZero jargon. Zero overwhelm. Just practical tools you’ll actually use, with clear outcomes you can measure

Workshop Includes:
✅ Strategic clarity session to reframe how you use AI
✅ Live implementation sprints – bring a real goal, leave with real results
✅ Prompt library building to support your unique voice and goals
✅ Group feedback, individual support, and Q&A
✅ Bonus: 1:1 AI Readiness Call
Investment:
Special Launch Rate: £175
(This is a no-fluff, high-ROI day)
ChatGPT Plus required (£20/month) – sign up instructions provided in advance. Can be cancelled after the session.
Facilitator:
Jo Fellowes – Operations Consultant & AI Implementer for 6 to 8-figure Businesses
“I’m not a techie – I’m an operator using AI daily to streamline workflows, solve strategy problems, and help my clients scale smarter.”

Who This Is For:
✅ Somerset-based solopreneurs and small business owners
✅ Curious about AI but unsure where to start
✅ Tired of second-guessing and doing everything manually
✅ Coaches, consultants, service providers, and creatives
Who It’s NOT For:
❌ AI experts or advanced users
❌ People looking to learn coding, tool integrations or a showcase of lots of different AI tools.
❌ Passive attendees – this is a roll-up-your-sleeves, implementation day
Limited seats – intimate and hands-on. Book early to lock in your bonus!
Want to bring a friend? Contact us for duo discount options.

Tea & Coffee will be available at breaks but please bring your own lunch. Local area also has plenty of places to buy refreshments.

Whispers of the Forest: A Solstice Celebration with Dryad Gin & Forgotten Kingdoms - Paint your own Fae Dryad Inn Door
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | The MAD Hub Taunton, 13-14 Wilton Orchard, Taunton TA1 3TP, United Kingdom, Taunton, Somerset, TA13TP, United Kingdom
Solstice celebration with Dryad Gin and Forgotton Kingdoms in central Taunton
Paint your own Dryad Fae Door with friends and enjoy Dryad Gin and cocktails over 18s only. Friday 20th, June MAD Hub next to The Library Taunton 6,30 pm till 8pm. Perfect to start to your evening out. Enterance ticket includes one glass of Dryad Gin and tonic. There will be plenty of gin and cocktails to purchase throughout your experience.
Join Dryad Gin and Forgotten Kingdoms for an exclusive Solstice celebration, where the mystical world of tree spirits, fairies, and elves comes to life. This enchanting evening invites you to step into a magical realm and create memories surrounded by nature and creativity.
✨ Decorate Your Own Dryad Gin Door – Craft your personal gateway to the enchanted forest. You will be guided by Charlett and Kiki from Forgotton Kingdoms. The door is long lasting moulded in concrete ready for your garden.
🍸 Complimentary Gin & Tonic – Sip while you create your masterpiece. There will be special cocktail menu too.
🌟 Best Dressed Competition – Embrace your woodland spirit and let your imagination soar!
Details:
📅 Date: Friday 20th June Time: 6:30 –8.00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: £35 per person
🌿 Early Bird Offer: First 5 tickets at £5 off!
Why not invite some friends and head out after the event to enjoy a Friday evening in Taunton.
Transport links Bus Station / Train in within walking distance.
Ticket link: https://buytickets.at/dryadginltd/1649466

Solstice Story Walk with the Dryads and Blabbermouth Storytelling
2025-06-22 15:30 | Triscombe Stone Quantock Hills, Taunton Rd, Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA5 1HJ, Taunton, Somerset, TA5 1HJ
Sun 22 Jun 2025 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Triscombe Stone, TA5 1HU
To celebrate the midsummer solstice, join us on a walk between worlds as we visit three of the Quantock Hills’ ancient sacred sites. We will meet, appropriately, at Triscombe Stone, one of only two standing stones on the hills and an ancient meeting point, reputed to have been erected in the Bronze Age. From there we will journey through stunning woodlands to the sacred spring of St David’s Well, a site of pilgrimage since at least the Middle Ages.
We will perform a short Solstice Ceremony led by Dryad Gin at St Davids Well.
We will then return to Triscombe via the prehistoric burial site of Great Cairn, with it’s spectacular views across the Brendan Hills towards Exmoor in the west.

We will be joined by Dan Broadbent of Blabbermouth Community Storytelling, who will share the history, folklore and legends associated with these ancient sites and this magical time of year.
About Becky Wright, Dryad Gin Distiller
Meet Becky Dryad Gin Distiller. Becky Wright, has lived on the Quantocks for the past 20 years. She has always been passionate about fostering and finding everyday joy, spending many years helping people find home and happiness within themselves.
Pairing this pursuit with her passion for bloomin’ good gin, Becky realised she could manifest moments of meaningful connection where people arrived as strangers and left as firm friends. And so, she trained to become a gin distiller. In the summer of 2022, Becky poured the first bottle of our evocative elixir, and she has been distilling the wonders of the woodland ever since.
When she’s not rocking a fungi-themed headdress behind tables brimming with Dryad delights, you’ll find Becky surrounded by nature, researching the perfect herbs and botanicals to feature in future brews and blends. She also has a pub of no fixed abode called The Dryad Inn which pop up where a pub has closed or where a village has never had a pub.
About Dan Broadbent, Community Storyteller
Dan Broadbent is a storyteller and community heritage practitioner with over a decade of professional experience sharing traditional stories, folktales and local legends with audiences across South West England, in settings ranging from museums and schools, village halls and pubs, and site-specific storywalks immersed in nature.
With a background in archaeology, Dan worked for many years as part of the management team at The Museum of Somerset, then as Historic Heritage Officer for the Quantock Hills National Landscape. Oral storytelling proved an unexpected thread throughout his career in heritage, forming the basis of numerous public engagement events exploring the borderlands of archaeology, folklore and mythology. This led him to develop Blabbermouth Community Storytelling, a project dedicated to exploring the potential of traditional storytelling in building resilient communities, providing opportunities for reconnecting with nature, improving personal well-being, and celebrating cultural diversity.
This walk is for over 18s only. We would rather you didnt bring your dog as not everyone loves dogs and we want to make this walk as inclusive as possible. The terrain is stoney and steep in parts.
Dan Broadbent – Blabbermouth
BLABBERMOUTH exists to share traditional tales far and wide, primarily through a varied programme of themed storytelling performances staged in rural communities across Somerset and the wider west-country. Dan has over a decade of professional experience telling traditional stories, folktales and local legends to audiences across South West England, in settings ranging from museums and schools, village halls and pubs, and site-specific storywalks immersed in nature.
Becky Wright – Gin Distiller Dryad Gin
Becky Wright is a seasoned speaker and master mixologist, combining worldly knowledge and formal qualifications with decades of experience speaking to groups to educate and enchant.
Following a vibrant career, she trained to become a distiller before founding an award-winning gin that celebrates the language, landscapes and local customs to which we’re bound.
The walk will go ahead rain or shine so please come prepared and make sure you dress accordingly.
LOCATION
Triscombe Stone, TA5 1HU
https://buytickets.at/dryadginltd/1582966

BTC - Free drop in breakfast
2025-06-27 | Bridgwater College, Bridgwater College, Bath Rd, Bridgwater TA6 4PZ, United Kingdom
BTC – Drop in Breakfast Bridgwater Campus

📍 Venue: Bridgwater & Taunton College, Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ
🍽 Event: Apprenticeship Breakfast – “Meet the Team”
📅 Date & Time: Friday 27th June
This event is a fantastic chance to:

Learn more about the apprenticeship, bootcamps & training programmes we offer
Discover how we can tailor training solutions to suit your organisation
Connect with our experienced team and other local employers

Scan the QR Code below to sign up:

IgniteHER Live
2025-07-04 09:00 - 16:30 | North Petherton Rugby Football Club (Function Suite), Beggars Brook, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6NW, United Kingdom
Are you a passionate female entrepreneur who knows your business has more
potential but feels stuck in the daily grind? Whether you’re creating handmade
products or offering professional services, join us for IgniteHER Live.

This Isn’t “Another” Business Workshop
IgniteHER Live is a one-day transformative experience where you’ll actively build
your business strategies during the workshop:
● You’ll implement practical frameworks in real-time, not just listen to theory
● Walk away with completed marketing systems, not another to-do list
● Work alongside experts who will guide you through each implementation step
During this highly interactive day, you’ll also:
● Experience a powerful mindset shift from self-doubt to confident action
● Discover the authentic desires that truly motivate customer decisions
● Learn practical ways to leverage AI for content creation without losing your
authentic voice which drive visibility and sales
● Understand essential self-care practices for sustainable business success
● Participate in interactive feedback sessions tackling real business challenges
● Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs who understand your journey

What Makes IgniteHER Different?
You’ll benefit from:
● Real implementation, not just information – build your strategies during the
day
● A supportive environment with women who understand similar challenges
● Practical approaches that respect your limited time and multiple
responsibilities
● Expertise spanning both product and service-based businesses
Your Investment Includes:
● Full-day transformative workshop (9:30am-4:30pm)
● Exclusive IgniteHER workbook
● Hands-on implementation time
● Delicious catered lunch and refreshments (all dietary requirements catered
for)
● Luxury goody bag
● Optional business showcase opportunity
● Free on-site parking
Join us for a day that could transform not just your business, but how you feel about
it. Because you don’t need another motivational quote, you need practical steps, real
clarity, and the space to feel excited about your business again.

Book Your Place
Spaces are strictly limited to ensure each attendee gets the most value. Investment
is just £45 with split pay available until the end of May. You can book your attendee
or attendee & Business Showcase ticket here:
https://alphadigitalm.kartra.com/page/IgniteHERLive
Join us for a day that could transform not just your business, but how you feel about
it.
Because you don’t need another motivational quote – you need practical steps, real
clarity, and the space to feel excited about your business again.
About Your Hosts
This event is a collaboration between Alpha Digital Marketing and Hurd and Co.
Victoria Marshall is a straight-talking marketing strategist who has worked with and
trained hundreds of small businesses over the last decade to dramatically improve
their visibility and sales. She is also an expert in lead generation and paid
advertising, Victoria has generated over 66,000 leads and £750,000 in sales for her
clients in just the last three years, with her clients achieve well above industry
standard returns. Her refreshingly jargon-free approach focuses on practical
strategies that actually work in the real world.
Dawn Hurd is a passionate entrepreneur, speaker and mentor who specialises in
helping creative women transform their passion into profitable, sustainable
businesses. Recently featured on GB News with Eamonn Holmes, Channel 4 and
BBC Somerset, Dawn has shared her expertise across multiple national publications
and stages throughout the UK. Starting Hurd & Co from her kitchen table, Dawn
systematically built it into a multi-award-winning brand recognised for quality and
authenticity, now showcased at events from Pure London Fashion Show to the
United Nations.
Join us for a day that could transform not just your business, but how you feel about
it. Because you don’t need another motivational quote – you need practical steps,
real clarity, and the space to feel excited about your business again.

Babbasa: Staff Engagement EDI Training
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Bridgwater College, Bridgwater College, Bath Rd, Bridgwater TA6 4PZ, United Kingdom
🔷 Babbasa: Staff Engagement EDI Training
📅 Date: 16 July
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Bridgwater & Taunton College, Bridgwater Campus. TA6 4PZ
🎓 Module: Bridging the Gap – Engaging Young People
This half-day session explores how to effectively engage Gen Z and Y interns, staff, and volunteers.
Key Topics:
• Understanding generational interests & social trends
• Inclusive marketing & outreach strategies
• Alternative recruitment channels
• Nurturing young, diverse talent
🎯 Outcome: Gain practical tools to connect with and support ethnically diverse young people in your workplace.
🔗 Register now – limited spaces available: Babbasa: Staff Engagement EDI Training Tickets, Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

https://babbasa.com/

Practical AI: Monthly Power Hour for Business Owners
2025-07-31 12:30 - 13:30 | Somerset
Member Led Event

A 60-minute live session combining teaching, Q&A, and tools you can use immediately to grow smarter and work faster.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:30 – 13:30 BST

AI feels overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be.
Join Practical AI: The Monthly Power Hour for Business Owners and get smart, strategic support using AI tools in your business.
Each month, you’ll:
– Learn a real-world AI use case, tool, or prompt technique
– Ask your specific questions live
– Gain with clarity & confidence, and probably something done
No hype. No jargon. Just one useful idea you can act on straight away.

What You Get:
🧠 20–25 min teaching spotlight on a practical tool or workflow
💬 30–35 min Q&A + coaching – bring your use cases, get guidance
📄 Takeaway resource or prompts
🎥 Session recording (for monthly subscribers)
Come live, ask anything, and leave smarter – in just 60 minutes.
Perfect For:
– Solopreneurs and small business owners
– Coaches, consultants, creatives, and service providers
– People who want to apply AI, not just watch tutorials
– Anyone who learns best through live examples and interaction
Not For:
– Developers or AI engineers
– People looking for deep dives into 20+ tools
– Passive viewers – this is practical, participatory learning
Tickets:
£30 – Sessions are kept small for meaningful interaction and live support.
When & Where:
🕛 Live 12:30–1:30 PM BST – One Thursday a Month
📍 Online via Zoom (link sent on registration)
What You’ll Need:
– Zoom
– A ChatGPT account
Your Host:
Jo Fellowes – Fractional Cheif Operating Officer & AI Implementer for 6–8 figure businesses
“I use AI daily to simplify strategy, streamline operations, and get content created faster. My goal? To help you do the same – without the overwhelm.”
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1401662954629?aff=oddtdtcreator___.YXAxZTpicmlkZ3dhdGVyY2hhbWJlcm9mY29tbWVyY2U6YTpvOmY4ZGYwODk1ZTI1ZmE5NDhhM2VlZmE4OGE5NWZjMmRjOjc6YmRlNzpiM2U5NmI2MTA4ZDgyNjM3NTI5MDk5NDhhYWFmMzBlMjgzYTlmMDUxYjkxNTEzZmY1ODMxNmI2YWZjYTM1ODVmOnQ6VDpO

Quantock Hills Folklore: A Gin-Blessed Story Walk with Blabbermouth Storytelling & Dryad Gin
2025-08-29 17:15 - 19:15 | Somerset
Member Led Event –
🌿✨ WALK THE WILD, SIP THE SACRED ✨🌿
Quantock Hills Folklore: A Gin-Blessed Story Walk
with Blabbermouth Storytelling & Dryad Gin

Friday 29th August 2025
5:15 PM – 7:15 PM
📍 Dead Woman’s Ditch Car Park, TA4 4AP
Step into a realm where folklore, nature, and gin entwine…

🌳 Wander through the ancient Quantock Hills, uncovering the pre-Christian beliefs and sacred stories woven into its earth.
Receive a Gin Blessing at Lady’s Fountain, a mystical pagan site tied to the spirits of place.

🍸 Enjoy a taste of Dryad Gin, lovingly distilled to honour the landscape’s mythology and wild botanicals.
Hear spellbinding tales from Dan Broadbent of Blabbermouth, and learn from Becky Wright, award-winning distiller and nature guide.

Expect:
✨ Folktales of Dead Woman’s Ditch & Lady’s Fountain
🌿 Insights into the sacred plants which grow there
🍷 Sips of botanical magic beneath the twilight canopy

Important Notes:
🔞 Over 18s only | 🚫 No dogs | 👟 Steep/stony terrain – dress for the weather!

💫 This is more than a walk – it’s a return to the wild imagination, a ritual in motion, a drink with the spirits of the land.
Book your place now – spaces are limited! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dryadginltd/1214799

Speed Networking - Charity Event for St Margaret's Hospice Care
2025-10-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Somerset
Member Led Event
Welcome to our exciting in-person Speed Networking – Charity Event! Join us for a unique opportunity to make connections with business owners while at the same time supporting an amazing charity, St Margaret’s Hospice Care. This event is your chance to make new business connections, expand your network, and contribute to charity, all in one fun-filled morning. The ticket price includes unlimited tea and coffee, pastries and fruit.
This event is being hosted by Rosie Wicks, Founder of Blossom HR Consultany www.blossomhr.co.uk and Helen Lacey, Executive and Principle Consultant from HR Go Recruitment www.hrgo.co.uk.

The Foodworks where the event is taking place is ideally located just off the Weston-Super-Mare junction and easily accessible from Taunton, Bridgwater, Bristol, Wells and the surrounding areas. Free parking is available on site. A maximum of 60 tickets and we anticipate this will sell out fast so be quick!
Tickets are £15 (plus £1.96 to Eventbright).
There will be a short 5 minute presentation on important new employment law updates coming up all business leaders should be aware about from Rosie (Blossom HR) and how recruitment has changed over the years and how your company branding is important through the recruitment process from Helen (HR Go Recruitment).
All profits from this event will be donated to St Margaret’s Hospice Care which is a charity close to Helen and Rosie’s hearts. We hope to be able to donate over £300 if the event is sold out.
A maximum of 2 people per business and we would ask that you are either a business owner or Director/Partner. Bring your business cards and leaflets.
There will be an opportunity for 121s after the event in the cafe if this is of interest.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network for a good cause!

From Chaos to Clarity: A Business Health Check for Growing Businesses
2025-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Somerset
📅 Tuesday 14th October, 10am – 1pm
📍 The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1UG
💷 Tickets: £30 per person
Is your business experiencing growing pains? Delivery feels clunky, the team isn’t always clear on priorities, and you’re left firefighting instead of focusing on growth.
This free, practical workshop is designed to help founders and leaders spot the chaos, cut through the noise, and scale with confidence.
What to expect:
During this interactive session, Kristiina (The Pocket Strategist) and Tia Collard (AI Consultant, Fiftyminds) will guide you through a hands-on Business Health Check using five core pillars of a scalable business:
– Clarity
– Process
– Team
– Delivery
– Data

You’ll leave with:
✅ A personalised scorecard showing your strengths and gaps
✅ Clarity on your top three focus areas for improvement
✅ A framework to separate quick wins from big wins
✅ Ideas on how automation and smarter systems can free you up for growth
This isn’t just theory, you’ll walk away with a clear action plan to make your next stage of growth smoother and more sustainable.
Register here: https://strategy.thepocketstrategist.com/chaos-to-clarity

Amicus Law Employment Bites - Bridgwater
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Somerset
Amicus Law is pleased to announce a new series of free, in-person employment law seminars led by Slade De Lacey, designed to help local employers stay ahead of the latest workplace legislation and best practice.
This first series will focus on the upcoming changes to employment law, including:
– Day-one rights for unfair dismissal and flexible working
– Stronger protections for zero-hours contract workers
– Increases to the National Living Wage and statutory payments
Ahead of the events, Slade shared:
“The upcoming changes to employment law will have a significant impact on both employers and employees, and these lunch sessions are designed to provide a safe, open space for discussion and collaboration. I’m really looking forward to meeting HR leaders from across the region to share the updates and explore how they can manage these shifts to ensure their businesses and employees are well-prepared for the new landscape of workers’ contractual rights.”
All guests will enjoy a complimentary lunch and refreshments, making these sessions a relaxed and informative opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for the changes ahead.

If you can’t make this session or the location isn’t convenient, don’t worry there are eight sessions taking place across Somerset. To view all upcoming dates and venues, please follow the link below.

Brainwave Open Day
2025-11-19 11:00 - 17:00 | The Brainwave Centre, Marsh Lane, Huntworth Gate, TA66LQ
Be Bold, Be Bright for Brainwave! 🌈
Join us for Brainwave’s Open Day on Wednesday 19th November 2025, from 11am to 5pm at the Brainwave Centre, Marsh Lane, Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater, TA6 6LQ.
Come and see the incredible work Brainwave does to help unlock children’s potential! Enjoy therapy demonstrations, guided tours of our facilities – including the Retail Centre, accommodation lodges, sensory garden, and hydrotherapy pool – with refreshments available to purchase throughout the day.

🎟️ Get your free tickets by scanning the QR code or visiting brainwave.org.uk
For more information, contact us on 01278 429089 or email fundraising@brainwave.org.uk

Let’s make it a #boldbrightbrainwave day together! 💛
Brainwave exists to support children with disabilities and additional needs so they can achieve greater independence. They aim to improve key developmental abilities – especially mobility, communication skills, and learning potential – by delivering specialist, tailored therapy programmes.
Your support helps Brainwave give children with additional needs access to specialist therapy, maintain their expert team and facilities, provide tailored programmes, and empower families with the tools and training to continue therapy at home and school.

Amicus Law Employment Bites - Taunton
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Somerset

Amicus Law Employment Bites - Minehead
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Somerset
