Sedgemoor Chamber

Employer Networking Breakfast
2026-05-08 07:30 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Bridgwater
We are excited to invite employers to our free Employer Networking Breakfast on Friday 8 May, bringing together organisations from across engineering, construction, digital and wider sectors for a morning of insight, conversation, and collaboration.
This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to connect with like-minded employers, explore recruitment support for summer and September intakes, and contribute to shaping the future of skills in our region.
Attendees can enjoy great food, make valuable connections, and discover how they can save money, access funding, upskill their workforce, and make the most of our facilities.

Venue: Taunton Conference Centre
Time: 7.30am – 10am

Agenda
7:30am – 8:15am | Arrival, Breakfast & Networking
8:15am – 8:45am | Breakout Sessions (choose one):
• Skills & Professional Development
• Funding & Cost-Saving Opportunities
• Recruitment Support & Solutions
8:45am – 9:15am | Guest Speaker: Roger Smith
Hear from the General Manager of Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce, Roger, as he shares his experience of working with our T Level and work experience students, and the benefits this can bring to businesses.
9:15am – 10:00am | Networking & Facility Tours
Meet other employers, ask questions, and take a guided tour of our Engineering, Construction and Digital facilities.

We are also gathering employer insight to help shape the future direction of training, including the upcoming Foundation Apprenticeships, which offers a £2,000 government incentive.
Once we understand workforce needs, we can connect employers with candidates from our college talent pool who are ready to take their next step into employment. Similarly, we can support them whilst they upskill their current members of staff.
To book a place or find out more, please follow the link below:
Future, Skills and Growth Networking Breakfast Tickets, Friday, May 8 from 7:30 am to 10 am | Eventbrite

Employment Rights Act 2025: How these changes impact your business
2026-05-14 12:30 - 13:30
There’s been a lot of noise recently about the upcoming changes to the Employment Rights Act 2025 and other legislation. With headlines, opinions and speculation flying around, it’s no surprise many employers, HR teams and managers are feeling uncertain about what’s actually changing and what it means for them.
Now the April changes are squarely in place, we’re here to help you navigate through the bigger changes, due later this year and into 2027.
Join us for a clear and practical webinar where we break down the changes, amongst others, to:

✅Unfair dismissal
✅Zero and low hours contracts
✅Third party and sexual harassment
✅Fire and rehire practices
✅Flexible working requests
✅Non-disclosure agreements

📅 Date: 14 May 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30PM
💻 Location: Online webinar
🎙️ Speakers: Sarah Young, Kate Shawcross, Abigail Askew and Tara Searle

Whether you’re already working through the details or you’re not quite sure where to start, this session will give you the clarity you’ve been waiting for. The session is designed to help you understand the changes, how they impact your business and what steps you should be taking.
Please note that the session will be recorded and sent to attendees. The data submitted in the registration form will be retained by Porter Dodson LLP. For information about how we handle your data, please read our privacy notice, which can be found on our website at Privacy and cookie policy.

Amicus Law Connects Minehead
2026-05-21 08:30 - 10:30
Building Connections in West Somerset
Join us for Amicus Law Connects Minehead, a business breakfast networking group designed to bring together local businesses and residents who care about the future of our community.
West Somerset is full of talent and ambition, yet opportunities to connect and collaborate are limited. This event aims to change that by creating a space where ideas can be shared, partnerships formed, and local growth supported.
Why attend?
– Meet and network with other local professionals
– Enjoy a relaxed breakfast
– Be part of a group focused on strengthening West Somerset’s business community
Whether you run a business, work locally, or simply want to support the area’s development, this is your chance to get involved and help shape what comes next.
Location
The Beach Hotel, The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AP

Quarterly business planning workshop for small business owners
2026-06-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-24 09:30 - 12:30
Refocus, plan and grow

Are you fed up with trying to wing growing your business?
Do you struggle to make the time to plan your next steps, even though you know working strategically will help you stay focused and in greater control?
This quarterly planning workshop is for small business owners who want guidance and structure to create a clear, actionable plan for the next three months so you can stay focused and see results.

– Space to focus on your business for 3 hours
– Advice on how to work more strategically
– Reflect on the first quarter of 2026
– Refocus your goals for the next 3-12 months
– Create a detailed plan for the next 3-months
– Guided workbook for you to complete and re-use
– Meet like minded business owners
– Refreshments provided throughout the morning

The workshop will take place in the beautiful Georgian Kitchen at The Pig at Combe, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other business owners in an intimate group setting.
Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (refreshments included)
Location: The Pig at Combe, nr Honiton
Investment: £99 (includes workbook)
Limited spaces available.
Optional: Stay on for lunch and continue the conversation

NOBODY BUT BUBLÉ
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00
BRIDGWATER PANTOMIME SOCIETY in association BH ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES present JORDAN HILL in “NOBODY BUT BUBLÉ” on Friday 10th July 2026 at Bridgwater and Albion RFC.
Doors open 7:00pm. Tickets: £12.50.
Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/nobodybutbuble or call on 07808 665838
Jordan Hill brings Bublé’s world to life in his own natural, charismatic style. Polished yet playful, Nobody But Bublé is a feel-good show with big songs, big smiles, and timeless entertainment — the music you love, delivered with style, heart, and the unmistakable Bublé flair.
Featuring Bublé’s greatest hits. Including: Feeling Good, Home, Everything, Haven’t Met You Yet and many more!
