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Local Businesses Support Cale Park Play Area

Thu 28 Jul 2016
By Louise Treacher
Local Businesses Support Cale Park Play Area

The Friends of Cale Park are delighted to have received two donations from local businesses to help towards the final costs for the Play Area project at Cale Park.

Myakka is on a Mission to Help the Local Community

Sat 16 Jul 2016
By Andrea Cowan
Myakka is on a Mission to Help the Local Community

The Myakka Grass Root Fund has been set up to help the Somerset Community Foundation promote and support vibrant, inclusive communities within South Somerset. Bayford Chapel is the most recent project to benefit.

Business Hub: Hot Desking at Churchfields

Wed 22 Jun 2016
By SSDC
Business Hub: Hot Desking at Churchfields

A “hot desk” in the Lime Room at the council’s Churchfield offices, off Church Street, could be the answer for anyone with a small home-based business or those who have the occasional need for an office but don’t want to be tied by a lease.

Concrete Company Urges Industry to Attract More Female Drivers

Mon 14 Mar 2016
By Natalie Vizard
Concrete Company Urges Industry to Attract More Female Drivers

Hopkins Concrete, which has sites in Wincanton and Bridgwater, is urging the haulage industry to find ways of encouraging more female drivers to help solve the severe driver shortage.

Interested in Training Up or Becoming an Apprentice?

Thu 10 Mar 2016
By Rebecca Long
Interested in Training Up or Becoming an Apprentice?

Events about work experience, apprenticeships and traineeships will be taking part across the country from the 14th – 18th March, and in Wincanton it’s no exception. On 14th March Yeovil College will be hosting a series of events across the town.

Bereft Bennetts Field Businesses Battle Broadband Bosses

Wed 26 Aug 2015
By John Smith
Bereft Bennetts Field Businesses Battle Broadband Bosses

With frustration growing over the lack of adequate broadband on Bennetts Field Trading Estate, Wincanton Chamber brokered a meeting between representatives of affected businesses and those of the ongoing fibre rollout administration.

Multi-Million Pound Boost for Local Economy

Fri 7 Aug 2015
By James Tourgout
Multi-Million Pound Boost for Local Economy

An international food producer is set to boost the local economy after buying a £3.7m site at Wincanton Business Park, adding significant numbers of jobs and opportunities to the local supply chain.

Business Grant Made Available in Wincanton, Castle Cary & Bruton Areas

Fri 24 Jul 2015
By Martin Hacker
Business Grant Made Available in Wincanton, Castle Cary & Bruton Areas

A business grant is being made available by South Somerset District Council to help businesses in the Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton areas of South Somerset.

Free Business Start-Up Awareness Session Coming to Wincanton

Tue 21 Jul 2015
By South Somerset District Council
Free Business Start-Up Awareness Session Coming to Wincanton

In conjunction with Somerset Business Agency, South Somerset District Council is hosting a free business start-up awareness session in Wincanton on Wednesday 22nd July.

Wincanton Chamber AGM 2015

Wed 8 Jul 2015
By John Smith
Wincanton Chamber AGM 2015

Wincanton Chamber will be holding its AGM on Wednesday 15th July at The Bear Inn (Sweetman Hall) starting at 7:30pm. The agenda will include the election of a new committee and officers to represent the community over the next year. An opportunity for a clean slate and a new direction.

Next Wincanton Chamber Meeting – Friday 19th June

Thu 18 Jun 2015
By John Smith
Next Wincanton Chamber Meeting – Friday 19th June

Having re-branded from Wincanton Businesses Together to “Wincanton Chamber”, the group is holding its first meeting under their new banner on Friday 19th at The Bear Inn, Wincanton. The meeting will start at 6.30pm and all business representatives are welcome.

Wincanton Businesses Together is Re-Branding

Wed 27 May 2015
By John Smith
Wincanton Businesses Together is Re-Branding

Wincanton Businesses Together (the Chamber of Trade and Commerce for Wincanton & District) is re-branding to “Wincanton Chamber”. Join the launch event at The Bear on Friday 29th May.

Business Views Sought for Neighbourhood Plan

Wed 18 Mar 2015
By Matt Day
Business Views Sought for Neighbourhood Plan

The Wincanton Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group is appealing to the local business community for help to ensure that their aspirations for growth, and future requirement for premises, are taken into account when the plan is drafted.

Heart of Wessex Funding Advice Workshop

Mon 10 Nov 2014
By Sarah Dyke-Bracher
Heart of Wessex Funding Advice Workshop

If you’re thinking of starting a new business and need financial assistance to get your project off to a flying start, a Heart of Wessex Funding Advice Workshop will take place in the Balsam Centre, Wincanton on Thursday 27th November.

Wincanton Post Office is a Finalist for National Retas Award

Mon 19 May 2014
By John Smith
Wincanton Post Office is a Finalist for National Retas Award

Congratulations to Wincanton Post Office on reaching the final six in the 2014 Retas Awards, a prestigious event aimed at retailers within the greeting cards industry. To reach the final is a superb accolade to Wincanton Post Office's efforts.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond MP Visits Henshaw Inflatables

Tue 6 May 2014
By Harriet Warburton
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond MP Visits Henshaw Inflatables

On 23rd April, the Rt Hon. Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence, visited the successful local business Henshaw Inflatables, a world-leader in providing RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats) to military facilities worldwide.

Building Your International Business from Home

Thu 3 Apr 2014
By Pauline Moylan
Building Your International Business from Home

How do you see your life in 5 years' time? That was the question I was asked in December 2011, having taken early retirement, still thinking that my pension would provide enough for me to live in relative comfort...

Henshaw Inflatables asked to help save a DUWK

Mon 6 Jan 2014
By John Smith
Henshaw Inflatables asked to help save a DUWK

Local company Henshaw Inflatables has gained a world class reputation over many years of specialising in the area of RIFs (Rigid Inflatable Floatation). Their reputation has been called on to bring a solution to a little bit of WWII history.

Can the Old Health Centre Spark Rejuvenation for Local Business?

Mon 22 Jul 2013
By Dave Boniface
Can the Old Health Centre Spark Rejuvenation for Local Business?

From initial research to find suitable premises for a new community radio station, our group has unearthed a potential opportunity to turn the old Health Centre building into an enterprise hub for local business. Can it be pulled off?

Women In Business - Wincanton Networking Group

Tue 18 Dec 2012
By Jacqui Frampton
Women In Business - Wincanton Networking Group

WIBN is a business networking organisation for women only. The Wincanton branch of WIBN meets locally once a month for a sociable lunch and business networking. With professional exclusivity for members, the opportunities are extensive - why not visit us?

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