Apex Park Playday Needs you!
March 5, 2020
The organisers of one of the country’s largest Play Days are appealing for volunteers, funding and sponsorship to make the spectacular Apex Playday possible for 2020. Last year, around 7,000 people attended the free fun-filled day and it is set to return on Wednesday, August 5th if we can rally enough funds and volunteers. The…
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Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced!
March 5, 2020
The finalist has been announced for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards taking place on 26th March 2020 at The Canalside, Bridgwater. This is the 7th awards ceremony held by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, and the 2nd Year with Clarke Willmott LLP as our main sponsor of this outstanding event. This year we welcome Lord…
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COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses
March 2, 2020
Information about the virus A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, China in January 2020. The incubation period of COVID-19 is between 2 to 14 days. This means that if a person remains well…
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Progress on New IBIS Red Hotel in Bridgwater.
February 25, 2020
Works are still continuing apace on the new IBIS Red branded hotel for our client, Zeal Hotels (Bridgwater) Ltd. to construct a new IBIS Red Hotel and still on target for opening next Autumn Once complete, the five storey hotel will have 144 bedrooms with a breakfast and restaurant area, bar area and conference rooms.…
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New Accountant Bolsters Somerset Team
February 25, 2020
We have bolstered our presence in Somerset by appointing a new Certified Chartered Accountant. Szymon Krzyzanowski (pictured above on left) brings nine years’ accountancy experience to our growing firm, which has the largest network of accountancy offices in the South West. Based in the Bridgwater office, Szymon will advise a diverse range of clients across…
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Sustainable Futures in association with Clarke Willmott
February 24, 2020
“Firms ignoring climate crisis will go bankrupt” Mark Carney - Bank of England If you would like to register your interest in attending this event, please email ewen.cairns@clarkewillmott.com
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2020 budget from Sedgemoor District Council
February 24, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council has yet again set a balanced budget with no cuts to public services; investment in priority services as well as focussing on the positive plans for the future, despite continued reductions in grant from central Government. Other measures announced in the budget were: An annual income of £457,000 as a result of…
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The Wonderful World of Stainless-Steel Handrails
February 18, 2020
We often get asked the question, “What’s the difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel?” At Footfall Engineering we use 304 and 316 so I thought it might be a good idea to explain in everyday terminology what these two terms mean. In metallurgy, stainless steel is a steel alloy, with a minimum of 11%…
Read MoreTV stars – 100 Women First
February 17, 2020
A pioneering project in Bridgwater is set to be showcased in BBC West Politics show. Recently a Minister from the Department of Work and Pensions visited ‘Under Construction’ project in Bridgwater to meet women being helped back into paid employment by a unique project called ‘100 Women First’. The programme is due to be aired…
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Bridgwater Quayside Festival News
February 17, 2020
This year the Bridgwater Quayside Festival will be on Saturday 18thJuly 11am-5pm. It takes place across six sites in the town: Blake Gardens, Fore Street, Angel Place, West Quay, King Square. The Bridgwater Cultural Partners will also be running activities in and around their venues as part of the Festival. There will be lots of…
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Outposts Corporate Team and Leadership Training and Event Venue Hire
February 13, 2020
Outposts’ specialise in corporate talent, team, leadership and organisational training programmes. Over the past 20 years we have helped businesses build stronger teams, supported leaders at the highest level, trained incoming apprentices to ensure they are on board with a company’s culture and vision, whilst supporting personal development, business growth and well-being. Talent development programmes…
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Haygrove School New Build Update.
February 7, 2020
Work on providing a new main school building for Haygrove School is progressing well with main contractor Caledonian Modular expecting the first pre-made modules to arrive in mid-February. Groundworks for the module construction are complete and the 3-story building will be assembled as the ready-made units arrive at the Durleigh Road site each day. Within…
Read MoreYMCA Highbridge officially opened by Sedgemoor District Council Chairman
February 7, 2020
YMCA Highbridge was officially opened last week (Friday 31st January) at an opening event which saw around 100 local residents and dignitaries in attendance. The building was officially opened by Sedgemoor District Council Chairman, Cllr Peter Clayton, alongside YMCA Dulverton Group CEO, Martin Hodgson. Unveiling a plaque commemorating the building’s opening, Cllr Peter Clayton said:…
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Official Launch of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards
February 3, 2020
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce officially launched this year’s Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards at the Mercure Hotel alongside the official sponsors. Entries reached their highest last year, with many businesses from across Sedgemoor showcasing their success throughout the year and it looks as if this might be another record breaking year for entries. The awards are…
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Meeting with a Modern Professional Touch!
February 3, 2020
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First speculative industrial units built in Bridgwater for over a decade already attracting occupier interest
January 28, 2020
-- Completion of five new industrial units at £150 million Bridgwater Gateway business park brings more than 25,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art space to the market -- Bristol, January 20, 2020 – The first speculative industrial units to be built in Bridgwater for over a decade have been completed and are already attracting occupier interest.…
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