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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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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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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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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Update 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…
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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 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…
Read MoreUpdate from TDA Business
March 20, 2020
Hope you are all well and keeping your heads above water during this crazy time? I wanted to let you know that TDA are very conscious of the very difficult times that our small businesses are experiencing currently, we have seen an upturn in demand for help and advice. TDA are responding through our team…
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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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Emergency defibrillator in place at Woodlands Court – thanks to local generosity
March 19, 2020
Last November a local IT Manager working on the Woodlands Court Business Park, Bristol Road, set up a crowdfunding page to raise enough money to provide a public access defibrillator. Sophie had suffered a cardiac arrest aged only 28 in 2018 and collapsed in front of her 2-year-old daughter. Thankfully Sophie’s husband was there and…
Read MoreUpdate from Sedgemoor District Council relevant to Businesses
March 19, 2020
We have the following advice on where to find information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is relevant to businesses. As you will appreciate, this is a rapidly evolving situation. We anticipate that it will have a significant impact on our local economy and we will be working with partners to help where we can both during…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update for our Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards - Event POSTPONED
March 16, 2020
In relation to future events and more specifically the Sedgemoor Business excellence Awards scheduled for 26th of this month, we have taken the stance that we will have to POSTPONE all up and coming events in view of the increased threat from Corona Virus outbreak and spread. In relation to the Sedgemoor Business Awards, and…
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Coronavirus Update for our Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards
March 12, 2020
12th March 2020 The Bridgwater Chamber policy is based around the world Health organisations guidelines as set out below. Unless told or advised not to by government of health departments, our Awards Ceremony will go ahead on condition it will be strictly a non- contact event, which means absolutely no handshakes or other forms of…
Read MoreSedgemoor 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…
Read MoreApex 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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