Government-Funded Skills Training: A Smarter Way to Strengthen Your Team
March 4, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, investing in skills development is the smartest strategy for future-proofing your business and setting your team up for success in 2025 and beyond. Equipping employees with the right knowledge and expertise empowers your business to stay competitive, adapt to change, and tackle workplace challenges with confidence. Our Skills Bootcamps…
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"Breathe" comes to Bridgwater as part of its UK tour
March 4, 2025
Stepped into the Magic of the Forest: Breathtaking Puppetry & Music Came to Bridgwater! People in Bridgwater were treated to a five-star theatrical experience on Saturday afternoon, 1st March, as Half a String’s spellbinding production, Breathe, arrived at St. Mary’s Church for a one-off performance. Audiences stepped into an enchanted woodland – towering trees, a…
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Cosmic: Digital Leadership for SMEs - Somerset and Digital Somerset
February 25, 2025
Digital Leadership Devon and Somerset Lead with Confidence in a Digital World Business leaders, directors & decision-makers—are you ready to lead digital change? The Digital Leadership Programme is designed for those in Devon & Somerset who want to use digital tools to drive efficiency, growth, and innovation. Choose from: ✅ 5-session deep-dive programme for a comprehensive digital…
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Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce Expresses Concern Over Somerset Council's Proposed Parking Charge Increases 20 February 2025, Bridgwater, Somerset
February 20, 2025
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce is expressing significant concern regarding Somerset Council's recent proposals to increase parking charges across the county, including extending parking fees to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These changes, if enacted, will have a detrimental impact on local businesses, residents, and visitors. The proposed changes include the introduction of…
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Join Bridgwater Foodbank as a Trustee – Make a Real Impact!
February 11, 2025
📢 We’re Looking for Passionate Trustees! 📢 Bridgwater Foodbank is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Each year, we welcome new trustees to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to our team. As we approach our March meeting, we are looking for local business leaders, charity professionals, or those with town council experience…
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Porter Dodson - Employment Law Update
February 11, 2025
The Power of ApprenticeshipsIt’s National Apprenticeship Week and here at PD we are strong believers in the power of the apprenticeship. We know that employers are constantly struggling to fill vacancies and recruit the right candidates for roles, especially smaller businesses where sometimes simply having someone in the role can feel like the top priority.…
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From Breakfast to ‘Big Carl’: A Day at Hinkley Point C
February 10, 2025
Last week attendees began the day at Blackmore Farm, in the 15th-century Manor House where Ian and Ann cooked up a hearty Full English breakfast in the Great Hall, complete with a roaring fire. After lively conversations and networking, everyone headed to Cannington Court and the Hinkley Point Visitor Centre to learn about the site’s…
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Business support Survey
February 4, 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to better understand and support local businesses, we are reaching out to invite you to participate in the Bridgwater LCN Business Support Survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather valuable insights into the current needs, challenges, and priorities faced by businesses in the Bridgwater area. Your feedback…
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Available office space for rent
February 4, 2025
ACORN HOUSE, BRIDGWATER Available Office Space for Rent Discover your new workspace today. Please call Nathan on 07359681646 or email nathan.rayner@kwuk.com for more information.
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Valentines Evening
February 4, 2025
Celebrate love & friendship at Keepers Kitchen & Bar! Join Ibis Bridgwater on 14th February for a special Valentine’s or Galentine’s evening featuring our £55 per person set menu and live music from Vixen Acoustic Duo. To book, call them on 01278 619 963 and secure your table!
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Opportunity for MEP Suppliers: Meet the Buyer Event for the UK’s Largest ‘Gigafactory’ Project
January 28, 2025
Are you an MEP supplier looking to get involved in a groundbreaking project? Agratas, Sir Robert McAlpine, NG Bailey, and T Clarke are hosting a Meet the Buyer Event to connect with potential suppliers for the UK’s largest battery-cell manufacturing ‘gigafactory’ project, located near Bridgwater, Somerset. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more…
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BUCST Announces Continued Partnership with SASP to Deliver FREE Holiday Camps
January 28, 2025
Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust (BUCST) is delighted to announce the continuation of our valuable partnership with Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP), enabling us to provide FREE spaces for children eligible for Free School Meals at our Saturday and February half-term camps.Held at Fairfax Park Stadium, these camps offer an exciting and inclusive experience, featuring multisport…
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Inspiring Businesses to Grow with the Next Generation: Highlights from Our Joint Event with Taunton
January 27, 2025
Last week, we partnered with Taunton Chamber of Commerce to host an event aimed at showing businesses how students can contribute to their organisation’s growth and development. This was truly one of the Chamber’s proudest moments, as we saw all three of our T-level students (Roxy, Filip and Pietersen), who joined us last year take…
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Somerset-based top 200 law firm bolsters Exeter team with string of senior appointments
January 23, 2025
Somerset-based top 200 law firm bolsters Exeter team with string of senior appointments Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced the appointment of three senior solicitors to its rapidly growing Exeter office at Dix’s Field near Southernhay. Antonia Power, who specialises in corporate and commercial law, joins the firm as Head of Commercial law for Devon…
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A Great Start to 2025: Networking Breakfast with Sir Ashley Fox
January 20, 2025
On the 17th of January, we launched our first networking event of the year at the beautiful Enmore Park Golf Club. With over 30 businesses in attendance, the morning provided an excellent opportunity for local professionals to reconnect after the Christmas and New Year break. The highlight of the event was our special guest, Sir…
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Jasun Envirocare expands in Bridgwater to make carbon filters more sustainably
January 16, 2025
A LEADING Somerset-based British air filter manufacturer that supplies companies worldwide has picked up the keys to its fifth manufacturing plant in Bridgwater as part of its ongoing plans to become more sustainable (January 2025). Jasun Envirocare, which is a family-run and owned manufacturing and services company with its headquarters also in Bridgwater, will use…
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