Bridgwater & Taunton College to provide digital skills bootcamps for the Health & Care sector!
November 25, 2020
As part of the Government’s National Retraining Scheme, Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) have developed a 12-week bootcamp designed to help provide people who have recently been made unemployed or who are under employed with the opportunity to retrain in the health care sector. The aim is to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on employment…
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Have your say on Bridgwater’s Brewery Field
November 19, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council is inviting you to have your say in shaping the future of Brewery Field, which lies alongside the Northgate Leisure Scheme. Residents and visitors are now being asked to have their say on the future of this well-used and much-loved space. The area has seen many changes over the past few years,…
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Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service as industry is urged to take action now
November 19, 2020
More than 7,000 traders have registered for Trader Support Service, with hundreds of new sign-ups every dayContact centre support is now live, creating 150 jobs in Northern IrelandBusinesses urged to sign up to Trader Support Service as Brexit transition period ends next month More than 7,000 businesses have now signed up to the new Trader…
Read MoreStep Up Somerset supporting workers in tough economic climate
November 19, 2020
During these uncertain economic times, Step Up Somerset is a one-stop-shop for people and businesses looking for support, advice and information about employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships in the county. The site has resources to help anyone looking to realise the next step of their career ambitions, as well as support for people looking for…
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BTC working together with British Gymnastics to help springboard future coaching talent!
November 17, 2020
Working together with employers and industry specialists, community organisations and awarding bodies, Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) have developed innovative and bespoke training solutions required by business – delivering Ofsted Outstanding Apprenticeships programmes across England and recently achieving 12th place in the country at RateMyApprenticeship’s Top Training provider 2020-2021. One of the national businesses currently…
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SW exhibits at Chinese Cultural & Tourism Industry Expo
November 17, 2020
DELEGATES representing organisations from the UK’s South West recently attended an expo event in China to help promote potential partnerships between the two countries and their regions (November 2020). Among those represented was Somerset-based Aspen Waite China UK (AWCUK), which provides an international business growth service for innovators in med-tech and life sciences, IT, low…
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Self Assessment customers warned about scammers posing as HMRC
November 17, 2020
Self Assessment customers should be alert to criminals claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). As the department issues thousands of SMS messages and emails as part of its annual Self Assessment tax return push, HMRC is warning customers completing their returns to take care to avoid being caught out by scammers. The…
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Support Brainwave this Christmas with their Virtual Balloon Race!
November 17, 2020
A new event that Brainwave is running in December is The Virtual Balloon Race. It's starting in Lapland and is a great event for pretty much anyone to get involved with. It’s a simple concept in that its entirely virtual (so no damage to the environment), you simply buy a balloon, design it and then…
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Business Support Grants
November 16, 2020
New national business grants are being made available to support those affected by the recent lockdown period. The two, new grants available are the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) and the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). The government has once again asked district councils across Somerset, who are closest to their communities, to issue…
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Grant scheme to help businesses save money and the environment
November 16, 2020
A new grant has been launched which will help businesses save money and help save the environment at the same time. The new Carbon Reduction Grants for Business Scheme is being jointly run by Somerset’s five local authorities and will see businesses of all sizes able to apply for grants between £500 and £1,000 to…
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Design Apprentice Success Story
November 10, 2020
Bridgwater & Taunton College works closely with local businesses to provide students with industry connections. Millie Bishop has recently completed a Level 3 Design Apprenticeship with local print company, Carly Press. Left: Imogen Parker Right: Millie Bishop Imogen Parker, Account Manager at Carly Press and Millie's mentor and line manager, supported Millie throughout the two-year programme. “Through…
Read MoreNew walk-through coronavirus testing site now open
November 6, 2020
A brand-new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is set to open in Bridgwater this Sunday, as Somerset County Council makes testing more widely available and accessible. Achieved with the co-operation of Bridgwater Town Council, Serco and Deloitte, the walk-through site will be the first of its kind in the County and is one of two new…
Read MoreHave another say on Sedgemoor’s Climate Action Plan
November 5, 2020
Earlier this year, hundreds of people across Sedgemoor took part in a series of climate change workshops and information sessions, which fed into the Somerset-wide Climate Emergency Strategy. Feedback from this consultation has also shaped the contents of Sedgemoor’s Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan, which is now going into its final stages of publication…
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Enterprise Hub for Bridgwater
November 5, 2020
Bridgwater Baptist Church is planning a significant refurb of our building in the heart of Bridgwater. As part of this plan we are going to create an 'Enterprise Hub'. This will be home to eight affordable offices within the centre of the community for small businesses/start up enterprises. We hope the offices will support start-up…
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Bridgwater 'Virtual' Carnival 2020 - 'Best of the Best'
November 3, 2020
We may not be able to hold our historic Carnival that normally fills our streets here in Bridgwater, but Bridgwater's Carnival Committee have pulled out all the stops to bring us a carnival with a difference! 7th November 2020 @ 6pm – “Live” on YouTube8th November 2020 – Available on Vimeo9th November 2020 Available on DVD PUBLIC VOTE …
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Have your say in Somerset Covid-19 Survey
November 2, 2020
A new survey has launched this week asking Somerset residents to have their say on how the Coronavirus pandemic is impacting on their lives. The purpose of the Somerset Covid-19 Survey is to understand the barriers people are facing adhering to the government guidance to stop the spread of the virus. Somerset County Council and…
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