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SUMMARY:Cream Teas & Connections
DESCRIPTION:Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce invites members and local businesses to a cream-tea connecting afternoon at The Old Vicarage Hotel\, one of Bridgwater’s few Grade II-listed buildings. Dating back to 1327\, The Old Vicarage Hotel has a rich history in the heart of Bridgwater. \nThis is an intimate\, easy-going afternoon for meeting fellow business owners/professionals\, catching up with familiar faces and making new connections\, all over a proper cream tea. This is connecting without the pressure of a formal agenda. Whether you’re looking to build relationships\, share ideas or simply enjoy good company in good surroundings\, this is a chance to do it. \n \nWe are proud to have Paul Smith Associates sponsoring this event. Based in the centre of Bridgwater and established in 1993\, they are an independent\, family-run insurance broker providing bespoke cover for self-employed people and small to medium-sized businesses across the South West and beyond.\nPaul Smith Associates specialise in commercial motor insurance\, including taxis\, HGVs\, motor traders\, couriers\, minibuses and other vehicles used for business. They also arrange cover for commercial property\, liability\, shops\, offices\, restaurants and takeaways\, as well as personal policies for cars\, homes\, motorcycles and cherished vehicles. \nKnown for friendly\, straightforward advice and a genuinely personal service\, the team builds long-term relationships with their clients and is there to help when it matters most\, from finding competitive quotes to supporting you through a claim. \npaul-smith-associates.co.uk | mail@paul-smith-associates.co.uk | 01278 427678
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/cream-tea-connections/
LOCATION:The Old Vicarage\, 45-51 St. Mary Street\, Bridgwater\, Somerset\, TA6 3EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Future Skills and Growth Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and engaging networking breakfast at Mulberry\, bringing together employers from across Somerset for a morning of conversation\, collaboration and practical insight.\nThe focus of this networking breakfast is Navigating Recruitment Incentives\, with a particular spotlight on the creative and manufacturing industries. Designed to support local businesses\, the session will explore the latest recruitment incentives\, funding opportunities and workforce solutions available to help employers attract\, develop and retain talent while reducing recruitment costs. \nThis special event also marks an important milestone as we celebrate 20 years of partnership with Mulberry. We are delighted to be hosted by one of our valued employer partners and are incredibly grateful for their support over the past two decades in helping to develop skills\, nurture talent and create opportunities across our region. \nYou’ll gain an overview of the latest apprenticeship employer grants\, financial incentives and government funding designed to support recruitment and workforce development. We’ll cover topics including employer recruitment grants\, National Insurance savings for eligible apprentices\, Apprenticeship Levy transfers\, funded training opportunities and the financial support available to employers of all sizes. \nOur specialist team will explain what’s available\, who is eligible and how organisations in the creative and manufacturing sectors can maximise the support on offer. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the funding available and how it can help reduce recruitment costs\, address skills shortages and support sustainable business growth. \nYou’ll also discover how workforce planning\, skills audits and tailored training solutions can help build resilient teams\, strengthen employee retention and support your long-term business ambitions. \nYou’ll hear from our team\, connect with like-minded organisations facing similar recruitment challenges\, and gain practical insights to help navigate the changing skills landscape with confidence. \nAs part of the morning\, attendees will also enjoy an exclusive tour of the Mulberry site\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of Somerset’s leading manufacturers and an opportunity to learn more about their business and longstanding commitment to skills and apprenticeships. \n*Please note\, due to the nature of the venue\, capacity for this event is limited. To ensure as many organisations as possible can attend\, tickets are restricted to one representative per organisation and will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a morning of networking\, knowledge sharing and celebration.
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/future-skills-and-growth-networking-breakfast/
LOCATION:Mulberry\,\, Kings Road\, Bridgwater\, TA6 4GZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member Led Event
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SUMMARY:Social Networking: Confidence in Connecting
DESCRIPTION:Following such positive feedback from our last session\, Social Networking is back\, bringing a practical\, hands-on evening designed to build genuine confidence in how you connect with other business professionals. \nThis isn’t a standard networking evening. It’s an interactive coaching session\, led by Helen Lacey and Roger Smith\, built around real-world scenarios and live roleplay. You’ll practise networking conversations\, pick up practical techniques and build your confidence alongside other local professionals. \nAttendees at our last session told us how much they valued the practical\, lighthearted approach\, and how much easier they found networking afterwards\, so by popular demand\, we’re bringing it back for another round! \nWhy attend\nIf networking has ever felt awkward or forced\, this session offers a low-pressure way to sharpen your approach. You’ll leave with techniques you can use straight away\, a stronger set of local business contacts\, and a lot more ease heading into your next networking event\, whatever your starting point. \nNibbles\, tea and coffee will be available on the evening. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n \n \nLearn More Here
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/social-networking-confidence-in-connecting/
LOCATION:The Purplespoon Cafe\, Huntspill Rd\, Highbridge\, TA9 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business Training
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SUMMARY:Schools Chamber: Strategy Showcase & Connecting Evening
DESCRIPTION:Sedgemoor Chamber invites local businesses to the launch of the Schools Chamber Initiative\, a new partnership connecting employers with schools across Somerset\, delivered in partnership with Somerset Careers Hub and Somerset Education Business Partnership. \nWhat to expect\nJoin us at Chilton School for a presentation showcasing the Schools Chamber strategy\, including its mission to bridge the gap between employers and education. You’ll hear how the initiative aims to inspire\, connect and empower young people through practical employer encounters\, from workplace visits and mock interviews to STEM projects and enterprise challenges. \nThis is also your chance to have your say. We’ll be gathering ideas and feedback from attendees to help shape the initiative going forward\, alongside an opportunity to connect with other local businesses over tea and coffee. \nWhy attend\nIf you want to play a part in shaping the future workforce of Somerset\, this is your opportunity to get involved from the outset. Hear the strategy first-hand\, contribute your ideas\, and connect with fellow employers who share an interest in supporting local schools. \n \nLearn More Here
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/schools-chamber-strategy-showcase-connecting-evening/
LOCATION:Chilton Trinity School\, Chilton St\, Bridgwater\, TA6 3JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Insights,Networking
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SUMMARY:Quarterly business planning workshop for small business owners
DESCRIPTION:Refocus\, plan and grow\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you fed up with trying to wing growing your business? \nDo 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? \nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Space to focus on your business for 3 hours \n– Advice on how to work more strategically \n– Reflect on the first quarter of 2026 \n– Refocus your goals for the next 3-12 months \n– Create a detailed plan for the next 3-months \n– Guided workbook for you to complete and re-use \n– Meet like minded business owners \n– Refreshments provided throughout the morning \n\n\n\nThe 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. \nDate: Wednesday\, 24th June 2026 \nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (refreshments included) \nLocation: The Pig at Combe\, nr Honiton \nInvestment: £99 (includes workbook) \nLimited spaces available. \nOptional: Stay on for lunch and continue the conversation
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/quarterly-business-planning-workshop-for-small-business-owners-2/
CATEGORIES:Member Led Event
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SUMMARY:Discover Hinkley Point C: Breakfast & Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Hinkley Point C site tour of the year\, a special autumn edition of this popular event series\, offering another chance to explore the evolving landscape of the UK’s largest low-carbon energy project. \nWe’ll begin the morning with a buffet breakfast at Greenway Farm\, followed by a guided site tour and project briefing delivered by EDF’s team. This is your opportunity to connect with fellow professionals\, learn more about what lies ahead for Somerset’s energy future\, and get an up-to-date look at the site’s latest milestones. \nIf you have not yet attended one of this year’s tours\, this is your last chance to do so in 2026. New dates will be announced for our 2027 tours in due course. \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
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/discover-hinkley-point-c-breakfast-site-tour-3/
LOCATION:Hinkley Point C\, HPC Cannington Park and Ride\, Bridgwater\, TA5 2JA
CATEGORIES:Local Insights,Networking
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SUMMARY:Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards return in November 2026 with a fresh new look\, once again celebrating the people\, passion and progress that make Sedgemoor’s business community thrive. \nEach year\, hundreds of businesses enter to showcase their achievements\, from start-ups making their mark to long-established firms leading the way in innovation\, sustainability and community impact. The awards shine a spotlight on the dedication and resilience that define Sedgemoor’s business landscape\, bringing together entrepreneurs\, teams and community leaders for an unforgettable evening of celebration. \nThis year\, we’re investing in making the Awards even bigger\, moving to a larger venue to give our winners and finalists the recognition and reach they deserve\, while the mission at the heart of the evening stays exactly the same. \nIf you want to be part of this year’s story\, now is the time to get ready. Applications are open from Thursday 13 August to Thursday 17 September 2026\, across 20 categories covering businesses of every size and specialism.\nThe awards evening itself is one of the highlights of the local business calendar. Guests can look forward to a black-tie dinner\, live entertainment\, professional photography and plenty of connecting with fellow business leaders\, all wrapped up in a night that celebrates achievement\, connection and community spirit. \nWhether you’re hoping to apply\, attend or sponsor the event\, this is your opportunity to be part of Sedgemoor’s biggest business celebration. Visit our events page to find out more and apply. \nFind Out More & Apply \n  \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n 
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/sedgemoor-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Batch Country House\, Batch Ln\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS24 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:Somerset Business Expo 2027
DESCRIPTION:Register your interest for Somerset Business Expo 2027 \nAfter the success of Somerset Business Expo 2026\, we are pleased to be looking ahead to the next event. \nSomerset Business Expo has quickly become one of the county’s biggest days for business\, bringing together exhibitors\, visitors\, speakers\, sponsors and local organisations for a full day of connecting\, showcasing and practical support. \nThis year\, the Expo welcomed businesses from across Somerset and beyond\, with a busy exhibition floor\, free workshops and talks\, speed connecting\, business support sessions and additional networking events across the day. \nPlans are now underway for Somerset Business Expo 2027\, and while full details will be announced in due course\, you can now register your interest to be among the first to hear updates. \nWhy register your interest?\nBy registering your interest\, you can be first to hear about: \n– Visitor ticket release dates \n– Exhibitor stand bookings \n– Sponsorship opportunities \n– Workshops\, talks and session announcements \n– Networking event details \n– Key Expo updates and launch news \nWhether you are thinking about attending as a visitor\, showcasing your business as an exhibitor\, or exploring sponsorship opportunities\, registering your interest is the best way to stay informed. \nBe part of Somerset’s next biggest day for business\nSomerset Business Expo is designed to bring businesses together\, create opportunities and celebrate the strength of our local business community.
URL:https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/somerset-business-expo-2027/
LOCATION:Junction 24\, Market Way\, North Petherton\, Somerset\, TA6 6DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Somerset Business Expo
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