Keeping Your Brand Alive
April 3, 2020
Our member, Melanie Downing from Designhive, has put together some tips to help you keep your brand alive during these unprecedented times. Take a look!...
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We say Farewell to our CEO Steve Leahy
April 2, 2020
Whilst we welcome Roger Smith as the new General Manager of Bridgwater Chamber it is very important to thank Steve Leahy who was instrumental in setting up the Chamber from the beginning. It was through Steve’s drive, ambition and vision that the Chamber has become the voice of business within Bridgwater and the broader Sedgemoor…
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Happy 20th Birthday to Blueloop
April 2, 2020
On 27th April 2000 Blueloop Limited was incorporated by Jon Gerdes, Managing Director; Tony Haines, Technical Director; and Robin Barker, Finance Director. Initially the business operated from converted barns in North Perrott, Nr Crewkerne and later relocated to our current Datacentre in Yeovil. Blueloop’s service offering includes IT Consultancy & Infrastructure, Software, Networks and…
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The Walnut Tree still offering a limited service
April 2, 2020
The Walnut Tree are staying open, although with limited service, to provide food hampers and accommodate those classified as key workers. At The Walnut Tree we have been doing our bit help people source essential supplies without the need to visit busy supermarkets. We have been selling food hampers which have proved extremely successful with…
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Sedgemoor District Council working to help businesses affected by COVID-19
April 2, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council has put in place today a range of measures to help some of the businesses in the District that are affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has created a page on its website where these measures are described and which has links to the other help and advice available, regionally and nationally.…
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HMRC delivering a programme of webinars
April 2, 2020
HMRC are delivering a programme of webinars to support employers, employees and the self-employed through this period of disruption. You can watch the first recorded webinar and register for future webinars using this link: bit.ly/HMRCWebinarKey links Business Support: https://bit.ly/BizSupportSiteFAQs for business: https://bit.ly/FAQsStayHomeCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: https://bit.ly/2wJrnJ9Self-employment Income Support Scheme: bit.ly/SelfEmployedSupportFAQs https://bit.ly/SelfEmployedFAQsSupport from businesses for Covid-19 response: https://bit.ly/3bzOfcD FAQs: https://bit.ly/3aoIAWVMental Health support: https://bit.ly/EMMswPublic health advice: http://bit.ly/coronavirusnhs
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IHG Rewards Club
April 2, 2020
When you stay with any IHG property, earn points and get a Members Discounted Rate with the IHG Rewards Club - its FREE to join and you can use these points to shop our online catalogue for vouchers, brand name products, jewellery, electronics and more! The IHG Rewards Club is a free club to join…
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FURLOUGH LEAVE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS including UPDATED GUIDANCE
April 2, 2020
By Maeve Vickery of Pardoes Solicitors Here is a short guide on practical aspects of implementing furlough leave, setting out the key steps employers need to take and based on the current guidance which may be of some help to chamber members and could be put up or linked on the website. CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION…
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URGENT REQUEST for Personal Protection Equipment for frontline staff (NHS and others)?
March 30, 2020
SCC is co-ordinating requests for Personal Protection Equipment for frontline staff (NHS and others). Are you a business which may be able to help in the provision of: • Plastic disposable aprons • Latex gloves • Water repellent ‘surgical’ masks • Body bags • Eye protection - surgical mask with integrated visor; full face shield/visor; …
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New HMRC helpline launched to help businesses concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
March 30, 2020
HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The helpline allows any business or self-employed individual who is concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus to get practical help and advice. Up to 2,000 experienced…
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MESSAGE FROM LOCAL CATERERS , SOMERSET LARDER
March 30, 2020
We have a Central Production Kitchen ( CPK ) set up at J24 of the M5 , which is producing meals on a very large scale to support the Hinkley Point build project over the coming years . Therefore , the CPK is available to help and support others during this period of need ;…
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Rebello Keeps Calm and Carries on Baking!
March 27, 2020
Rebello, the latin word for I revolt or wage war is apt in the current climate as our community prepares to stay healthy in the battle against the coronavirus. The team at Bridgwater’s Rebello Bakery are passionately prepared to occupy the front lines, continuing to bake real bread and food; produced slowly, sourced locally, and…
Read MoreUpdate from the Council Tax Department.
March 27, 2020
The Council Tax department are experiencing a high number of calls Please be patient with our staff who are trying their best to help all customers. If you are having trouble in getting through via the phone, please email on council.tax@sedgemoor.gov.uk Many people will be able to continue to pay their Council Tax as billed,…
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Introducing our new General Manager
March 27, 2020
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce welcome new General Manager Roger Smith With over 30 years in retail, hospitality and property management, Roger has a broad range of experience working in businesses such as JLL, Moto, B&Q, Wilko etc throughout Somerset and the rest of the country, and a former President of the Bridgwater Industrialists Association. Most…
Read MoreMaxwells Chartered Accountants COVID-19 Update
March 24, 2020
We are in difficult and unprecedented times. The Covid-19 Pandemic continues to evolve at pace and while we are keeping an extremely close eye on the latest government guidance, we want to assure you that Maxwells Chartered Accountants is fully committed to the health and well being of our staff and clients and that we…
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NEW DATE for Sedgemoor Buisness Excellence Awards
March 20, 2020
We are really pleased to inform you that we have now secured a new date for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2020. The awards have been rescheduled for Thursday 10th September 2020 (subject to restrictions implemented by the government for COVID-19 being lifted). All other details remain in its existing format. We hope that you…
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