Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce Hosts Successful Business Networking Event Featuring Digital Marketing Expert
March 16, 2023
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a successful business networking event at Victoria Park Community Centre. The event was attended by local business owners and professionals, who had the opportunity to network and learn from each other. The highlight of the event was a talk by digital marketing expert, Richard Brooks, on social media campaigns…
Read More
ALLSTARS SPORTS BOWL OPENS AT BRIDGWATER’S NORTHGATE YARD
March 15, 2023
Allstars Sports Bowl, Bridgwater’s brand new eight lane bowling and leisure complex has officially opened at Northgate Yard. The attraction is the second outlet to open at Northgate Yard after the 7-screen cinema from Scott Cinemas, with Nando’s and La Kasia Tapas & Cocktail to follow later this year. The new complex features eight bowling…
Read More
Bridgwater Chamber AGM Features Expert Guest Speaker Discussing Local Authority Procurement
February 24, 2023
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 23rd February which was a resounding success with a well-attended gathering of some 30 members and guests. The highlight of the event was the address by Jo Hutchins a procurement expert who shared her insights on local authority procurement. Attendees were provided with…
Read More
Jasun Envirocare to exhibit at Filtech in Germany for first time
February 7, 2023
ONE OF THE LEADING British air filter manufacturers Jasun Envirocare has signed-up to exhibit at the world’s largest filtration show in Germany this month as part of its growth plans (February 14-16, 2023) The Somerset-based family-run and owned manufacturing and services company will be at the world-renowned Cologne filtration event for the first time ever.…
Read More
Bridgwater Chamber welcomes successful £19.7million bid for former Bridgwater Hospital
January 19, 2023
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce welcomes news that the £19.7million bid for the former Bridgwater Hospital to Government’s Levelling Up Fund has been accepted. The Grade II listed building will now become a Training Centre of Excellence for Health and Social Care. The project will see the building returned to public use by creating a…
Read More
Maxwells’ exciting expansion – do you want to get on board?
January 12, 2023
Maxwells Chartered Accountants have recently acquired new offices here in Bridgwater adjacent to their existing offices at 4-5 King Square resulting in a major expansion for the firm. The plans will see a third more space available and builders are poised to start soon delivering some exciting new work and meeting spaces. The acquisition of…
Read More
Changes at the Chamber
January 9, 2023
January 2023 brings the departure of Denys Rayner as our Chairman after 5 years of service as Chair to the Bridgwater Chamber. Outgoing Chairman, Denys Rayner Denys has been involved with the Chamber since 2010 when he first became a board member and took over as Chair in 2018 when Steve Leahy became CEO. During…
Read More
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2023
December 20, 2022
Our mission at the Bridgwater Chamber is to provide an environment where all Bridgwater businesses can flourish and prosper. We use our influence as the voice of Bridgwater Business to lobby decision makers including local councils and the local Member of Parliament. We also provide the opportunity for local businesses to meet one another, to…
Read More
A Sustainable Business is a Better Business
December 6, 2022
Friday morning, Fairfax Park turnstiles opened before sunrise, welcoming members of The United Club Business, an exclusive network event for Sponsors and Businesses whom have expressed an interest to support both Club & Trust. Since launching, just autumn of last year it has had magnificent success, quickly becoming one of the most well attended business…
Read More
Bridgwater Bike Charity welcomes Chamber of Commerce
November 29, 2022
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce met with representatives of local bike charity On Your Bike to hear about the work they do in Bridgwater and to strengthen the relationship between both partners Diogo Rodrigues, Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce Manager, met with representatives from On Your Bike to hear about the ways the charity supports people…
Read More
Business Success Celebrated at Glitzy Event
November 28, 2022
THE winners of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Canalside, in Bridgwater. Over 200 businesspeople from across the district attended the gala evening, which was organised by Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Sedgemoor FM broadcaster Dave Englefield. The 2022 finalists come from all corners…
Read More
Roberts Waste Ltd receives top safety accreditation
November 23, 2022
A FAMILY-RUN waste management company from Somerset has recently been awarded accreditation for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace (November 2022). Roberts Waste Ltd, part of S Roberts Group, received the award from Alcumus SafeContractor, which recognises rigorous standards in health and safety management. Beccy Roberts, Director of Waste Management at the…
Read More
Golden Leaf Awards at Puriton school supported by Jasun Envirocare
November 22, 2022
CHILDREN at Puriton Primary School near Bridgwater have received awards for good behaviour sponsored by a family-run air filter manufacturing company in the town (November 2022). Jasun Envirocare is funding Puriton Primary School’s annual Golden Leaf Awards, which are presented by the charity Friends of Puriton Primary School (FOPPS) to children who follow the school’s…
Read More
A simple guide to the Autumn Statement 2022
November 18, 2022
Bridgwater Chamber member Maxwells Accountants have kindly produced a simple guide to the Autumn Statement along with some of the key measures announced The Chancellor highlighted that “In the face of unprecedented global headwinds, families, pensioners, businesses, teachers, nurses and many others are worried about the future.” He highlighted he aims to tackle the cost-of-living…
Read More
Popular Coffee shop opens new kiosk in Bridgwater
November 16, 2022
Popular coffee shop White Feather Coffee Co has opened a new coffee kiosk at Bridgwater Train station. The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce were delighted to congratulate Holly and her team on the success of opening a much needed coffee kiosk at Bridgwater Station. Holly Buckingham, owner of White Feather Coffee co said, "The opening of…
Read More
Bridgwater Businesses hear from Local MP
November 11, 2022
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosted a business networking event at The McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater, giving local businesses the opportunity to hear from MP for Bridgwater & West Somerset Ian Liddell-Grainger. Ian gave a recount of recent developments in Parliament and gave some caution about the current economic situation saying, “Over the next year…
Read More