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Wincanton Chamber invites businesses and orgs to Town Centre Strategy talk tonight

Wed 13 Mar 2019
By Wincanton Chamber
Wincanton Chamber invites businesses and orgs to Town Centre Strategy talk tonight

This month's Chamber talk is on SSDC's Town Centre Strategy. Pam Williams, Economy Specialist at the SSDC, will be talking us though the proposals currently in public consultation. This meeting is open to all businesses and organisations, not just members.

Wincanton Chamber will discuss digital development grants on Wednesday 27th UPDATED

Mon 25 Jun 2018
By John Smith
Wincanton Chamber will discuss digital development grants on Wednesday 27<sup>th</sup> <small style='color: blue;'>UPDATED</small>

Wincanton Chamber invites you to an informal evening of networking. The hot topic of discussion will be grant funding from SSDC for development of digital products and infrastructure for your business. You could claim £500!

FREE digital marketing workshop at Redfearns tomorrow UPDATED

Tue 5 Sep 2017
By John Smith
FREE digital marketing workshop at Redfearns tomorrow <small style='color: blue;'>UPDATED</small>

The Wincanton Chamber of Commerce is running a FREE digital marketing workshop tomorrow at Redfearns restaurant. You don't have to be a member, so come along and learn how to promote your business online.

New team takes the helm of Wincanton Chamber of Commerce

Mon 14 Aug 2017
By Penny Ashton
New team takes the helm of Wincanton Chamber of Commerce

New officers were elected, and a new leadership team formed at the AGM of Wincanton’s Chamber of Commerce, held at Churchfields on 28th June 2017.

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.

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.

SSDC Makes Market Towns "Fight Over Scraps"

Sun 14 Oct 2012
By John Smith
SSDC Makes Market Towns "Fight Over Scraps"

Why does SSDC give Yeovil the lion's share of a £100,000 grant, whilst other Market Towns have to fight for scraps from the leftovers? There's a growing feeling of dissatisfaction at the way in which SSDC administers finances.

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going

Wed 12 Sep 2012
By John Smith
When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going

What can a small market town like Wincanton do when a double dip recession occurs? Well, it seems that proper prior planning can actually help when times get tough.

Celebration - Can Wincanton Emulate the Olympic Feel-Good Factor?

Fri 7 Sep 2012
By John Smith
Celebration - Can Wincanton Emulate the Olympic Feel-Good Factor?

We all like to celebrate, because it’s good for us. Having just celebrated another annual event in my life, and having witnessed the greatest sporting show in the world, the UK, and Wincanton, is a great place to be.

Economical Weather in Wincanton - It Never Rains But it Pours

Mon 30 Jul 2012
By John Smith
Economical Weather in Wincanton - It Never Rains But it Pours

I hope the Olympics will be an amazing success, leaving long-lasting economic benefits for the people of the immediate area and the nation. But in the business world we need to be on our guard to protect the town's commerce.

Why We Must Regenerate Our High Streets

Fri 9 Mar 2012
By John Smith
Why We Must Regenerate Our High Streets

How important is it to regenerate our High Street? There is a lot of talk about it but what, if any relevance does regeneration have for us here in Wincanton, Castle Cary and towns throughout the area?

Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

Tue 24 Jan 2012
By John Smith
Parking Charges in Wincanton - Urgent Public Meeting Wednesday 25th January

If you live, work in, or regularly visit Wincanton, you are invited to a public meeting on 25th January from 4:30pm, to help us stop the introduction of parking charges in our town car parks.

A Happy Christmas to All at The Wincanton Window

Sat 24 Dec 2011
By John Smith
A Happy Christmas to All at The Wincanton Window

Wincanton Businesses Together wishes all at The Window a wonderful Christmas and another great New Year.

Adams Cheese Factory Staff May Face a Bleak Christmas

Fri 16 Dec 2011
By John Smith
Adams Cheese Factory Staff May Face a Bleak Christmas

With the festive season now well underway, news has reached us that staff at the Adams Cheese Packing Plant in Wincanton may face a very bleak Christmas. What can the business community do to help?

Vandalism in our Communities - Who Pays the Price?

Thu 6 Oct 2011
By John Smith
Vandalism in our Communities - Who Pays the Price?

Vandalism has created the headlines in all the media. Sadly Wincanton, Castle Cary, and Bruton are not immune to this sickness. Every incident involves collateral damage that can cause far greater damage to both the owner of the premises, and our community.

Wincanton Businesses Together Needs You!

Wed 22 Jun 2011
By John Smith
Wincanton Businesses Together Needs You!

The growth of membership has brought Wincanton Businesses Together to a point where we need more help. Can YOU spare a small amount of time? Join the committee to help us cope with recent growth and projected future growth.

Wincanton Businesses Together Annual General Meeting

Tue 10 May 2011
By John Smith
Wincanton Businesses Together Annual General Meeting

Our AGM takes place on Friday 13th May at The Balsam Centre. We invite all businesses to attend this special meeting and seminar. Our guest speaker, Mandy Cochrane, will speak about the role of Social Media in everyday business life.

WBT Hustings Q&A

Thu 6 May 2010
By John Smith
WBT Hustings Q&A

At the recent Wincanton Election Hustings WBT presented each of our prospective MP's with a list of questions that are important to the business community. Here are the answers we're received so far.

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