The Somerset Business Magazine

Chamber
SOMERSET
December 2014/
January 2015
Of Commerce & Industry Ltd
REPRESENTING AND WORKING FOR SOMERSET BUSINESSES
www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
Fond Farewell
The Somerset Business
Magazine
A Fond Farewell to
Rupert Cox
See page 2 & 3
“The Chamber has grown and flourished
in the nine years Rupert has been at the
helm and we are now firmly recognised
at a national level for what happens here
in Somerset. ”
- Graham Knight
See page 4 for full story
A303 & A358
Dualling Welcomed in
Somerset
See page 5
Inward Investment
Seize the Opportunity
See page 16 & 17
In Interview With...
Linda Adams, Chair of
SWMAS
See page 18 & 19
Events
Scan this code with
your smartphone to
visit the Chamber
website.
Upcoming Events
See page 28
Rupert’s Fond Farewell
Our Patrons
You can find the Somerset Chamber of Commerce
on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
After over 100 editions of Rupert’s Review,
spread over nearly nine years, it is not
surprising that I may be running out of things
to write about as I make my way into another
career in January 2015.
Looking at my first report back in May 2006 I said that the
key areas of work where I anticipated increased activity
included – and I quote verbatim:

Increased recruitment and retention of members. Our members are our strength and
everything we do should ultimately benefit members’ businesses.

Closer relations with our Chamber, Business and Trade organisation colleagues
across the county. It is important that we all keep our own identity, but it is equally
important that we are united on significant business issues.

Raising our profile so that we are seen as the significant lobbying force representing
and working for businesses in Somerset.

Exploring additional funding sources that we can access for the benefit of our
members. We must build on our growing track record for delivering funded projects
for the benefit of the business community.
These four core principles that I set out in 2006 are equally as relevant today as they
were then and have been the mantra for what we have all achieved in the nearly nine
years.
Chamber membership has grown every year from 118 members to stand at 540 today
and we are recognised as being the fastest growing Chamber with one of the highest
retention rates in the British Chambers’ accredited Chamber network.
Following a rather fractious relationship with the Town Chambers and the BCC in the
early years, we can now boast 15 town chambers and other business groups affiliated
to the Somerset Chamber (the most of any accredited Chamber in the UK) and we have
been accredited to the British Chambers of Commerce for the last four years – one of
only 52 in the UK and five in the South West.
Our credibility has grown over the years to the point where the Somerset Chamber is
regarded as being at the hub of business influence in Somerset, and the South West.
The key issues for business are always at the forefront of our lobbying and influencing
work, and we now seem to be having some success – good news on enhancements to
the A303 & A358; broadband connectivity is improving all the time – but progress is far
too slow; more young people in Somerset than ever before are being given career
progression from employers as apprentices; and circa 20,000 Somerset residents are
studying Higher Education qualifications in the county.
Additionally, no one would have imagined back in 2006 that the Somerset Chamber
would have managed the inward investment into the county for the last five years. The
imaginative and unique marketing campaigns that we have run through Into Somerset
2
Thank you to the Somerset Chamber Patrons whose continued support is vital to the growth of the Chamber
Front Cover Image: Rupert Cox
have attracted nearly 100 businesses into the county with most of the
activity occurring during the deepest recession the country has endured.
Finally, who would have thought that the Somerset Chamber would be
at the centre of local supply chain management for the largest
infrastructure project in Europe? EDF have put their faith in us for the
last four years, and now that we are reaching ‘kick off’, the Hinkley
Supply Chain team is making sure that Somerset and South West
businesses have a slice of the £16bn cake.
What a wonderful ride I have had on the backs of some equally
wonderful people: a loyal and supportive Board who have never
wavered; a passionate and interactive growing membership that are at
the core of our work; project clients such as EDF Energy and Into
Somerset who have given us the opportunities to deliver a quality and
cost effective service; and especially the exceptional team that I have
had the privilege to lead – from Sue Higgins who joined me first as our
administrator, right through to our first apprentice Scarlett Scott-Collins
and the rest of the very talented team of 12 that we have assembled in
the last 15 months.
They, the Board of Directors, and all our members have all played their
part in the success of the Somerset Chamber that now enters into the
next phase of its evolution, as it did on 2nd May 2006 when I walked up
the stairs at our pokey office in Bath Place, Taunton with just a few
members and even less money in the bank!
So that is it, the end of an era for the Somerset Chamber and for me; all
I can say is a HUGE thank you to everyone I have worked with, and to
wish all who are associated with the
Somerset Chamber well for the future.
Au revoir, not goodbye!
3
Looking to the Future
This has been a quite
remarkable year for the
Somerset Chamber and
I am delighted to have
just completed my first
year as Chairman with,
I hope, a further two
years to follow.
After four years on the Board I can see we have made
real progress and achieved real success. This can all
be attributed to a great team, not only in the office but
also at Board level, and I thank everyone for their
efforts and commitment.
ambassador. The Chamber has grown and flourished in
the nine years Rupert has been at the helm and we are
now firmly recognised at a national level for what
happens here in Somerset.
Ironically the Chamber is, I believe, better placed to
work through this change than it would have been in
the past: the team has grown to include twelve high
quality staff and twelve board members, the Business
Plan is in place to take us through to the end of next
year, and the balance sheet reflects stability and
reassurance.
Our search for a new CEO has begun with an
advertisement placed that is due to close in early
December, a familiarisation event is planned
pre-Christmas and interviews will take place just into
the New Year: we need to balance driving our business
forward with prudence to find the right candidate. I will
keep you informed.
Just twelve months ago we faced the resignations of
three key staff and thought that a hard year would be
ahead. It is fair to say that continuity at that time was
built very much around our Chief Executive Rupert Cox,
In the meantime, I will personally be working as Interim
whose enthusiasm and expertise shone through as
CEO from January to ensure all our goals are met and
new colleagues were guided into their new roles.
that momentum is maintained.
Now we need to do the same thing over the coming
months to introduce a new Chief Executive! You will all
know that Rupert has tendered his resignation to
pursue a new position at the Royal Bath and West of
England Society. He leaves with our very best wishes
and great admiration for all he has achieved, not just
for the Chamber but also for this wonderful county. I
am sure the Chamber will retain a firm ally and
advocate, while of course the county retains a strong
We are passionate about Somerset and it will be
business as usual at the Chamber.
Wishing you all the very best for Christmas and the new
year.
Graham Knight, Chairman.
Join the Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Membership offers support and
advice to help you increase your
profits and also helps the Chamber
increase its influence.
Membership includes:
 Effective business lobbying and
representation at local, regional and
national levels through accreditation to
the British Chambers of Commerce and
membership of the South West
Chambers of Commerce.
4
 A range of FREE services provided
through the British Chambers of
Commerce.
 Access to exclusive Chamber offers from
national and local Premier Providers.
 Business Networking events with the
opportunity to network with up to 2,000
Chamber Members from across
Somerset and throughout the South
West.
 Informative seminars to share
knowledge and best practice including
Meet-the-Buyer events.
 FREE publicity opportunities for
Members in the Chamber’s Somerset
Business Magazine and on the website
www.somerset-chamber.co.uk.
For more details please
Call: 01823 444924
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.somerset-chamber.co.uk.
Dualling of A303 and A358 Welcomed in Somerset
On Monday 1st December, in the lead-up to
this year’s Autumn Statement, the
government announced that the A303 and
A358 will be dualled as part of a £2billion
investment in the South West’s roads.
Speaking at the time of the announcement, Deputy
Leader of Somerset County Council, Cllr David Hall,
said, “This is tremendous news and the culmination of a
great deal of hard work by a lot of people. Together with
our colleagues in Wiltshire, Devon and Dorset, and with
the support of the LEP and the Chamber of Commerce,
we’ve kept this issue at the top of the transport agenda,
meeting Ministers, lobbying Members of Parliament,
and repeatedly putting forward the business case.
“You only have to hear the way the news has been
greeted by business representatives in the South West
to understand what a big deal this really is. This
announcement has been eagerly anticipated for some
time and I’m delighted that our partnership held firm in
its request for a ‘whole-route’ solution, not just for
sections of the route to be addressed.
“This is not just about improving things for the
businesses we already have in the county. Proper
connectivity and an efficient transport network is
exactly the sort of thing that potential investors look for.
If they don’t feel it’s here, they won’t bring their
businesses, investment and
jobs to Somerset. In the end
it's all about competitiveness,
and this news will mean
Somerset more than ever is
the place to set up business as
well as the being the very
finest in accessible UK holiday
destinations.
The Somerset Chamber has lobbied governments for
many years to invest in the region’s transport
infrastructure in order to ensure that Somerset remains
a competitive place to do business.
CEO Rupert Cox said, “This is good news for Somerset’s
businesses and the wider economy. We have been
calling on successive governments to finish the job of
dualling the A303, and now we have the chance to
make it happen. “With excellent road and rail
connectivity coupled with the improving superfast
broadband availability and competitive property prices,
Somerset now has an even better opportunity to
promote itself as a great place from which to do
business.
“Our only concern is that being a 10 to 12 year plan,
future governments could renege on this commitment,
so we would urge all the main political parties to
commit to honouring this announcement.”
Chairman Graham Knight added, “We welcome the
announcement and the additional jobs this will bring to
the South West. There have been real problems on
these routes for a long time, with congestion getting
worse every year as traffic volumes increase. It is now
important that Somerset responds with detailed plans
to capitalise on the improvements.”
“We celebrate today’s news,
but will also be making sure
that we keep up the pressure
until the work is completed and
we can all benefit from the
shorter, safer and more
reliable journey times this
essential piece of
infrastructure will deliver.”
5
Get up to Speed
Business benefits of superfast broadband
Following demand from Somerset Chamber members to find out more about the roll-out of superfast broadband
in the county, the Somerset Chamber of Commerce has organised a breakfast event on 22nd January at the
Canalside Centre in Bridgwater, in association with BT and Project Cosmic.
Businesses will have the opportunity to hear first-hand about the latest updates on the Connecting Devon and
Somerset programme from Paul Coles, Regional Director of BT, as well as asking him questions about the project.
Kate Doodson from the Get up to Speed programme will then talk on the changes in technology and how
superfast broadband can impact on business efficiency and growth.
Open to Chamber members and non-members alike, this event will provide an invaluable opportunity for local
businesses to understand the possibilities that superfast broadband brings and get up-to-date on the progress
and timings for the project.
The Connecting Devon and Somerset programme aims to bring superfast broadband to 90% of premises in the
area, meaning that most residents and businesses in Devon and Somerset will have broadband speeds of over
24Mbps by the end of 2016. Within the same timeframe it also aims to ensure that every premises within the
programme area has a broadband speed of at least 2Mbps.
To find out more, contact Loren at [email protected] or call 01823 444924.
To register for this event, please visit
www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/events/somerset-chamber/get-up-to-speed-the-business-benefits-of-superfast
-broadband.htm
6
Somerset Chamber to Host Election Hustings
The
Somerset
of Commerce will host a series
Affiliate
TownChamber
Chambers
Axbridge
Chamber
of Commerce
of
election
hustings
across the county’s six
01934 734673
parliamentary
constituencies in the lead up to the
www.axbridgechamber.co.uk
Mike Sartain,Election
[email protected]
General
on 7th May 2015.
Burnham-on-Sea Chamber of Commerce
01278
238959
With
two
of the constituencies definitely electing a new MP due to
www.burnham-on-sea.com
retirements, two others being recognised as marginal seats, and
Mark Newman
UKIP’s
recent by-election successes, Somerset could see some of the
[email protected]
most vociferous campaigning in the country. The Somerset Chamber
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce
hustings
will ensure that the business community can hear from and
www.bridgwaterchamber.org.uk
Steve Leahy,the
[email protected]
influence
candidates prior to the General Election.
Crewkerne Area Business Chamber
The
Chamber
01460
200115 has already sent invitations to the four political parties
Jonathan
that
haveEdgington
elected representation on Somerset’s local councils,
[email protected]
seeking the attendance of their candidates. Having developed a clear
Frome Chamber
of Commerce
business
plan for
Somerset based on the key business issues
01749 342255
developed
by the British Chambers of Commerce, which was unveiled
www.wessexchambers.org.uk
Nigel
at
theHarris
AGM on 26th November, the Somerset Chamber will use the
[email protected]
hustings
to set out a business agenda for Somerset.
Ilminster Chamber of Commerce
01460 240554
Never
before has a business organisation in Somerset set about such
www.ilminsterchamber.org.uk
an
programme, designed to hold the parliamentary
Benambitious
Jaggers, [email protected]
candidates
to
account in the build up to an election.
Langport Area Business Group
07763 955390
Commenting
on the hustings programme of events, Chairman of the
www.langport-tc.gov.uk
Peter Roberts
[email protected]
Somerset
Chamber,
Graham Knight, said, “While others might seek
meetings
with
sitting MPs,
weCompany
will be placing all the main candidates
Levels’ Best
Community
Interest
01935all
851280
from
six constituencies in front of the business community of
www.levelsbest.co.uk
Somerset
to hear what they will do for their business electorate and
Elaine Spencer-White, [email protected]
how they will support our Business Plan for Somerset, should they be
Shepton Mallet & District Chamber
elected.
01749 344995
www.shepton.biz
Ian Jarmaine,
[email protected]
“As
one of only
52 Chambers in the
UK accredited to the British
Chambers
of Commerce,
we hold the unique position of balancing the
Taunton Chamber
of Commerce
07808 776244
national
issues with the local challenges that Somerset businesses
www.taunton-chamber.co.uk
face.
Being as passionate about Somerset as we are, it is imperative
Colin Barrell, [email protected]
that the county Chamber shows real leadership on behalf of the
Wells Chamber of Commerce
business
community.”
01749 685236
www.wellschamberofcommerce.co.uk
Hustings
schedule:
[email protected]
Wellington Business Association
The
Somerset
01823
673245 Chamber election hustings will be held on the
following
dates:
www.wellingtonbusinessassociation.co.uk
Ian Stock, [email protected]
1 Chamber
April: of Commerce
Somerton and
Yeovil
Frome
nd
2 804999
April:
Taunton Deane
01935
7th April:
Yeovil
www.yeovilchamber.org
th April:
Gina8Farnborough,
[email protected]
Weston-super-Mare
th April:
9
Wells GROUP MISSING?
IS YOUR TOWN BUSINESS
th April:
14
Bridgwater
West Somerset
find out more about the
benefits ofand
Affiliating
st
or email [email protected]
The hustings events will start at 6.30pm and are expected to last
around two hours. Venues and other details will be confirmed nearer
the time.
Affiliate Town Chambers
Axbridge Chamber of Commerce
01934 733078
www.axbridgechamber.co.uk
Mike Sartain, [email protected]
Burnham-on-Sea Chamber of Commerce
01278 238959
www.burnham-on-sea.com
Mark Newman
[email protected]
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce
www.bridgwaterchamber.org.uk
Steve Leahy, [email protected]
Crewkerne Chamber of Commerce
01460 200115
Jonathan Edgington
[email protected]
Frome Chamber of Commerce
01749 342255
www.wessexchambers.org.uk
Nigel Harris
[email protected]
Ilminster Chamber of Commerce
01460 240554
www.ilminsterchamber.org.uk
Ben Jaggers, [email protected]
Langport Area Business Group
07763 955390
www.langport-tc.gov.uk
Peter Roberts [email protected]
Levels’ Best Community Interest Company
01935 851280
www.levelsbest.co.uk
Elaine Spencer-White, [email protected]
Shepton Mallet & District Chamber
01749 344995
www.shepton.biz
Ian Jarmaine, [email protected]
Street Chamber
www.streetchamber.co.uk
Gabriel Avalon [email protected]
Taunton Chamber of Commerce
07808 776244
www.taunton-chamber.co.uk
Colin Barrell, [email protected]
Wells Chamber of Commerce
01749 685236
www.wellschamberofcommerce.co.uk
[email protected]
Wellington Business Association
01823 673245
www.wellingtonbusinessassociation.co.uk
Ian Stock, [email protected]
Wincanton Businesses Together
01963 34327
To
www.wincantonbusiness.co.uk
to the
Somerset Chamber, call 01823 444924
John Smith, [email protected]
Yeovil Chamber of Commerce
01935 804999
www.yeovilchamber.org
Gina Farnborough, [email protected]
7
New Members
December’s new members
A&R House (BCL) Ltd
Alistair House
01934 815587
[email protected]
Active Signs
James Guscott
01643 708151
www.activesignminehead.co.uk
AIEX
Jean-Philippe Blot
0033 (0)233 010 867
www.aiex.eu
BeWise Waste Solutions
Hazardous Waste Management
Gary Jeffries
07703 761201
www.bewisewaste.co.uk
BSS Industrial Ltd
Pipeline & Heating
Paul Pearce
0117 9727 933
www.bssindustrial.co.uk
Celador Radio Ltd - The Breeze
John Baker
01935 848488
www.thebreeze.co.uk
8
Tee Time Catering
Tee Time Catering provides
a bespoke and tailor-made
catering service, assisting
with a wide range of catering needs. Whether it is an
office buffet lunch, a corporate dinner event for
2,000 people, or a private dinner party in the comfort
of your own home, they can deliver a variety of
flavours to tantalise the taste buds.
Everything that is served by Tee Time Catering is
homemade by their talented chefs who work hard to
ensure their food exceeds your expectations.
Tee Time Catering can provide mobile bars alongside
their quality food and excellent service, offering the
complete package for your party or event.
www.teetimecatering.co.uk
Majenta Audio Visual Ltd
Audio Visual Specialists
Jeff Talbot
01278 450145
www.majenta-audiovisual.co.uk
Devondale Electrical
Paul Wood
01271 376222
www.devondale.net
Marcom (Marketing
Communications) Ltd
Digital Marketing Communications
Mark Baines
01225 481734
www.mar-com.net
Estatesman
David Goodwin-Dickens
01935 319777
www.estatesman.co.uk
Pollards Print
Tom Fitzpatrick
01392 445333
www.pollardsprint.co.uk
Frazer
Utility/Civils Merchant
Rob Colliety
01626 833844
www.frazer.eu.com
Smart Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Recruitment & Employer
James Thompson
01935 310020
www.smartgroup.co.uk
Hydroline Solutions Ltd
Civil Engineering Contractors
Neil Elliott
01460 241321
www.hydrolinesolutions.com
Solicitors Title
Accessible, Committed, Ethical
Richard James
01935 385963
www.solicitorstitle.co.uk
Jan-Pro UK
Commercial Cleaning Services
Phil Ryan
01934 740472
www.jan-pro.com
Tee Time Catering Limited
Somerset Catering Service
Andy Jones
01749 841700
www.teetimecatering.co.uk
Autumn Statement
BCC: Autumn Statement addresses key business concerns
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne presented his Autumn Statement on
3rd December 2014. He claimed the UK is now the fastest growing of any major advanced
economy in the world, with higher growth, lower unemployment, falling inflation and a
falling deficit. He also emphasised the government’s commitment to boosting skills,
exports, science and infrastructure.
Commenting on the Autumn Statement, John Longworth, Director General of the British
Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“The Chancellor has used the last Autumn Statement before the election to demonstrate that he is listening to
and supporting British businesses across the entire country. By focusing on key business priorities, such as
Britain’s broken business rates system and the difficulty of accessing finance for growth, the Chancellor has
demonstrated that he is committed to solving problems that hinder the growth aspirations of many firms.
“Businesses will be pleased that the Chancellor has committed the government to a fundamental review of
business rates. This iniquitous tax is sapping good companies' strength year after year, long before they make a
single penny in profits. The review must deliver fundamental change to the business rates system. Tinkering at
the edges is simply not acceptable when good companies have to scale back their growth ambitions because of
out of control rates bills.
“The government has listened to our calls to improve conditions for business growth. However, the government
must ensure that the positive proposals announced in the Autumn Statement do not get bogged down by
short-term political thinking, Whitehall bureaucracy and treacle in the banking sector. We will be watching to
ensure that the promises made become a reality and deliver real change for British business, despite the
climate of fiscal constraint.”
Commenting on the latest forecasts published by the Office for Budget Responsibility, published in conjunction
with the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, David Kern, Chief Economist at the BCC said:
“The new forecast confirms our view that the UK economy will grow at a good pace this year. The 3.0% growth
forecast for this year is realistic, but the speed with which the economy slows in the OBR forecast is
disappointing. While some slowdown may be unavoidable in the face of global headwinds, particularly the
eurozone, the UK should still be able to perform well in the next few years, as long as the right policies are
pursued.
“On the public finances the OBR rightly acknowledged that the shortfall in the economy’s ability to generate tax
receipts is not a temporary problem, but one that is likely to persist over the medium term. We support the
Chancellor’s decision to tighten spending further, but not at the cost of business growth.”
For the full response from the BCC, including comment on the specific
measures announced in the Autumn Statement, visit:
www.britishchambers.org.uk/press-office/press-releases/bcc-autumn-statementaddresses-key-business-concerns.html
The full Autumn Statement is available to view at: www.gov.uk/government/
topical-events/autumn-statement-2014
9
Reform Puts Pensions Back on the ‘Tax Planning Map’
At some point most business owners and
directors will face the prospect of having to
pass on their business to the next
generation, oversee a trade sale, or in
some cases sadly having to simply ‘close
the doors'.
Whichever outcome,
the ability to replace
the income previously
generated by their
business as tax
efficiently as possible
will be foremost in their
minds.
With business sale
proceeds no longer
benefitting from
Business Property
Relief (BPR) for
Inheritance Tax
purposes and with
interest rates at their
lowest level in living memory, increasingly the focus is
turning back to pensions, as the preferred method of
'profit extraction'.
The forthcoming Taxation of Pensions Act 2015 will
herald the most significant changes to UK private
sector pensions in a generation.



Where death is after age 75, any unused pension
fund can pass to any named beneficiary subject
to an income tax charge at the individual’s
marginal tax rate.

In cases where the beneficiary is a non-taxpayer
(e.g. grandchildren) and benefits are taken over a
number of tax years the income tax charge could
be avoided all together.
These changes effectively mean that the over 55s will
have full access to their pension pots and the
discretion to do whatever they wish with them. They
will also be able to pass on any unused pension
savings to their beneficiaries, potentially tax free.
The legislation will provide for the setting up of
individual policies for each beneficiary and those
beneficiaries can take income immediately, regardless
of their age when they inherit. As a result, pensions will
become a useful tool for paying school and university
fees tax efficiently.
However, greater freedom gives greater choice and
this can be rather bewildering, with most decisions
made being irrevocable. Also, hidden amongst the
small print are some very real ‘dangers’.
For example, any individual taking just £1 of pension
income for the first time after 5 April 2015 will lose the
ability to ‘carry forward’ any unused pension
contribution relief and will in future only be allowed to
contribute £10,000 per year (forever) into their
pension scheme, compared to up £40,000 per year.
From 5 April 2015 there will be no restrictions on
the level or frequency of withdrawals from a
For an individual intending to maximise their pension
contribution, say for ten years, this could cost them up
(money purchase) pension scheme.
to £190,000 in lost tax relief. This situation can be
On death before the age of 75, regardless of
avoided with careful planning and it will be important
whether or not benefits have been taken, any
to review existing pension policies to ensure they are
fit for the new legislation and that they can cope with
unused pension fund can pass to any named
the new flexibility.
beneficiary entirely tax free.
www.albertgoodman.co.uk
Andrew Brown
Director, Albert Goodman Chartered Financial Planners
01823 286096
[email protected]
Albert Goodman Chartered Financial Planners is not responsible for any loss as a result of
reliance on the material contained within this article. Albert Goodman Chartered Financial
Planners, the trading name of Albert Goodman Financial Planning Ltd, is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Albert
Goodman LLP.
10
Sponsored Page
A Business Plan for Somerset
‘Business Plan for Somerset’ unveiled at Chamber
AGM
A ‘Business Plan for Somerset’ was unveiled at this year’s Somerset
Chamber of Commerce AGM on 26th November, highlighting the key
requirements that will enable the county to realise its full economic
potential. Covering topics such as skills development, business
infrastructure, international trade, business rates and more, the
plan was developed alongside the recent British Chambers of
Commerce Manifesto and will form the basis of the Chamber’s
series of election hustings next year.
Around 50 business people attended the AGM at the Holiday Inn in
Taunton, where Chairman Graham Knight provided an update on the
Chamber’s strong performance against its three-year objectives in
terms of membership growth, project management and financial
stability.
Helen Lacey from Red Berry Recruitment and Charles Olney from
Albert Goodman were appointed to the Somerset Chamber Board
following the departure of Sandra Wilson from Ylem Ltd and Adrian
Poole from Porter Dodson, both of whom have completed their full
term on the Board.
The guest speaker for the event was the Bishop of Bath & Wells, Rt
Revd Peter Hancock, who spoke about the vital role that strong,
healthy and growing businesses have in our society, highlighting the
importance of trading morally and ethically even in the pursuit of
profit.
Michael Eavis CBE, President of the Somerset Chamber, presented
long service certificates to the five members present whose
companies had achieved 10 years of continuous Chamber
membership; Blueloop Ltd, David McCrum Ltd, Milsted Langdon LLP,
Prospects Services Ltd, SaBRE Southwest.
Chairman of the Somerset Chamber, Graham Knight, said, “This
has certainly been a year of change and growth for the Chamber.
Although we bid farewell to Rupert Cox at the end of this year, the
Somerset Chamber is in its strongest position yet and is now the
fastest growing Chamber in the British Chambers of Commerce
network. We have a team of 12 in the office, with another 12 on the
Board, we’ve made excellent progress towards achieving the
objectives laid out in the Chamber’s business plan, and we have a
strong balance sheet.
“The upcoming General Election and progress of the Hinkley Point C project will present some unique
opportunities for Somerset businesses in the coming year. Alongside a new CEO, the Chamber’s election
hustings, and a great calendar of events that’s already taking shape, we look forward to what promises to be a
very exciting 2015.”
11
Members’ News
Keeping it in the West Country with new
restaurant build
A Somerset garden centre is
aiming to keep the majority of
the building work for its new
restaurant with small to
medium-sized businesses from the West Country rather
than employing construction firms from further afield.
changing city scape was fascinating. The crowds along
5th Avenue were awesome and the views looking ahead
to the Empire State Building were enough to take our
mind off the pain. Thank you to everyone who supported
me and has donated to this fabulous charity.”
Alongside 50,563 other competitors, Alice officially
finished the New York marathon this year with an
impressive time of 4 hours 21 minutes, raising an
incredible £1,405 to date for The Children’s Trust. Her
average mile pace was 9.38 minutes, with her fastest
Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre is expanding its Four
Seasons Restaurant and is handling key components of mile being mile 2 in 8.57 minutes.
the build in-house as well as sub-contracting to
www.adpr.co.uk
professionals and craftspeople in the West Country.
Mike Lind, Managing Director of the garden centre at
Monkton Heathfield in Taunton, said, “The key jobs will
be undertaken by Project Manager Steve Butterworth,
however there are some jobs such as electrics,
plumbing and woodwork which we will be
sub-contracting to other businesses. We’re committed to
the local community and we’re keen to keep as much of
the work as we can within the West Country.”
The new restaurant, due to open in spring 2015, will
seat 350 and the food will continue to be prepared by
chefs on-site in a brand new kitchen facility. The 950
square metre development is approximately double the
size of the current restaurant.
The garden centre team hopes to create more than 10
new jobs across the whole business, which already
employs around 90 staff.
www.monktonelmgardencentre.co.uk
Alice takes on the Big Apple
Not one for taking things easy,
Managing Director of ADPR Alice
Driscoll has just completed the New
York Marathon, raising money for a
charity close to her heart, The
Children’s Trust.
An enthusiastic runner (and world-class sailor), Alice
has always been super-fit but this was a big challenge.
On 2nd November 2014, Alice
took to the streets of New York
to take on the Big Apple’s
annual marathon with fellow
running companion, Sue.
Alice comments, “After more
than 500 miles of training
through the Somerset
countryside, running through the
12
Ian Gosden shaves beard off to raise funds
for Movember
Ian Gosden, Managing Director
of Higos Insurance Services, is
taking part in Movember... but
with a difference.
While most Movember participants grow a moustache
over the course of the month, Ian has raised funds by
shedding his beloved beard – which has been in place
since 1978. Ian has joined the Higos staff Movember
team ‘The Higos Hairy Brokers’, and will grow his
moustache and beard throughout November, raising
vital funds for Movember, which supports men’s health
charities.
Staff at Higos raised over £700 for Movember last year
but really wanted to do more in 2014. Through a series
of fundraising
activities
such as cake
sales, sky
dives,
quizzes and
dress down
days, they
have already
raised over
£3,000 and
now they have challenged their boss to do the same!
Ian’s beard was shaved off by professional ‘cut throat’
barber Phil Weaver at the Higos office in Somerton on
Thursday 30th October.
To date Ian has raised over £1,200.
www.higos.co.uk
Members’ News
During the course of the
weekend, tour operators
were taken on special
tours of Wells and had the
opportunity to meet with
Award winning Taunton business, Gary representatives of many of
Gabriel Associates (GGA), is the first to the county’s major tourist
announce its public support for a new
attractions. At a gala
urban wildlife project from Somerset
dinner, guests heard from
Wildlife Trust, with a generous donation keynote speakers Mark Tobin, General Manager at the
of £500 and an ongoing commitment to Swan Hotel; John Turner, CEO of Visit Somerset; and
support the project by encouraging other Taunton
James Berresford, CEO of Visit England.
businesses to get involved.
Feedback from the tour operators and exhibitors has
The Trust’s Routes to the River Tone project was
been overwhelmingly positive and the hotel and Visit
recently launched at The Museum of Somerset. It aims Somerset have already committed to an event from
to engage local people with the wildlife on their
16th to 18th October 2015.
doorstep, improve the town’s green spaces and
waterways which provide important wildlife habitat for www.swanhotelwells.co.uk
rare species, and use nature as a catalyst to bring
communities closer together.
Gary Gabriel Associates (GGA) First in Line
to Support Major Urban Wildlife Initiative in
Taunton
Duncan Clayton,
GGA Director said,
“We are proud to
support the
valuable work of the
Somerset Wildlife
Trust. As a Taunton
based consultancy
involved in
developing the
urban landscape, we
fully support the principles of the Routes to the River
Tone project, which encourages Taunton’s residents to
explore the rich natural wealth their town possesses
and to re-connect with nature. As Albert Einstein said,
‘Look deep into nature, and then you will understand
everything better’.”
www.ggauk.com
Somerset tourism initiative a resounding
success
Destination Wells and the
Somerset Tourism Expo, an
initiative to promote the
region to UK inbound tour
operators, has been hailed
by all those involved as a fantastic success. The event
took place from 31st October to 2nd November
attracting 40 tour operators from America, China,
Finland, France, Italy, Latvia, Poland and Russia to the
Best Western Plus Swan Hotel. The event was
launched by the hotel with the support of Visit
Somerset and the Wells Civic Society.
2014 One Step Foundation Somerset
Careers Fair
The 2014 One Step Foundation
Somerset Careers Fair managed
to surpass the success of its
2013 event.
There were over 80 exhibitors, some fantastic free
seminars (including ‘Life at Oxford’ by Oxford
University, ‘Degree courses abroad’ by The Student
World and ‘How to choose your University’ by What
Uni), an airsoft rifle range, a Gazelle helicopter, cake
decorating, hair styling, a nail bar, a live working
recruitment office with mock interviewing, not to
mention the Grease performing flash mobs!
3,382 visitors from 28 schools and colleges attended
the Somerset Careers Fair, from as far afield as Bristol,
Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Wells, Tiverton and Sidmouth.
Some came in groups arranged by their school or
college, while others came under their own steam
having seen adverts for the event in schools, libraries
and online.
With feedback
from the
exhibitors as
well as the
visitors being
excellent, One
Step Foundation
is looking forward
to an even better
event in 2015!
www.onesteprecruitment.co.uk
13
Social Diary
Events
Networking
Ladies Afternoon
Tea
Business
1
2
3
4
Picture 1: Carly Warren, Kate Doodson. Kirsty Mode
Picture 2: Cordelia Chapman, Claire Bragg, Susan Durkin
Picture 3: Louise Finch, Bella Coveney
AGM
1
Sponsored by The Holiday Inn, Taunton
3
1
2
2
4
Picture 1: Steve Leahy, Alan Stone, Graham Knight, Cllr. David Hall
Picture 2: Michael Eavis, Rupert Cox
Picture 3: Bishop Peter Hancock, Michael Eavis, Graham Knight
Picture 4: John McCarthy, Durgan Cooper, Alice Driscoll
14
Social Diary
Business to Business Dinner Yeovil
1
Sponsored by
2
Screwfix
3
4
5
5
Picture 1: Stephen Henagulph, Rupert Cox, Jason Livingstone
Picture 2: Jason Livingstone, Tim Howes, Richard Howes
Picture 3: Kevin Jutson, Lucy Stocks
Picture 4: Julie Everett, Jez Curwin Lee Swinson
Picture 5: Bradley Barnard, Steven Daniels
Somerset Young Professionals
Christmas Tapas
1
3
2
4
Events
Networking
Picture 1: Will Smith, Richard Howes, Tony Goodridge,
Picture 2: Felix Marsh, Toby Vanstone, Jacqui
Alexander, Beki Knowles, Jenn Chidley-Sanders
Picture 3: Richard Howes,
Picture 4: Laura Bednall, Jessica Hayman,
Lyndsay Blackshaw
Business Dinner
15
‘Seize the Opportunity’ advertising campaign
Downton Abbey entices inward investors
into Somerset.
Potential inward investors in London and the South
East have been the target of a recent advertising
campaign on catch-up TV channels, raising the profile
of Somerset and highlighting the county as a great
place to do business.
alongside us to create it –
they are a real testament to
the supportive nature and
vibrancy of this outstanding
county.”
Into Somerset provides bespoke advice and support for
entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes that are
considering moving all or part of their business to
Somerset. Since 2008, it has helped over 100
businesses relocate to the county, creating in excess of
1,100 jobs.
Appearing alongside popular shows such as Downton
Abbey and Grand Designs, the advert was
commissioned by inward investment organisation Into
Somerset. It challenges the stereotype of country living, Seize the Opportunity in Numbers:
highlighting some of the dynamic businesses and
business people that are based in Somerset.

40 second advert

10 leading Somerset businesses/business people
Advocates of the county such as Deborah Meaden,
involved
Michael Eavis and Roger Saul appear in the advert

5,877 page views and 4,499 unique visitors on
alongside industry leading companies including
the Into Somerset website
AgustaWestland, Ariel Motor Company and Gooch &

257,143 views on ITV Player
Housego, all helping to draw attention to the extensive

125,217 views on 4 on Demand
and exciting business opportunities on offer within

382,360 views across both catch-up TV channels
Somerset.

1,625 views of the advert on YouTube

1,018 new Twitter followers for @IntoSomerset
This is the first time that TV advertising has been used
(now 7,484 followers)
to promote the county’s business credentials, reaching
almost 400,000 viewers since its launch on 29th

657 uses of #seizetheopportunity
October.

355 new Twitter followers within the M25
The Into Somerset advert has been shown to ITV Player
and 4 on Demand audiences in London and the South
East during the commercial breaks for key dramas such
as Downton Abbey, Grantchester and Doc Martin, as
well as popular home focused shows including Grand
Designs and Location, Location, Location.
In his role as CEO of Into Somerset, Rupert Cox said,
“The evidence suggests that catch-up TV is regularly
used for times when people
want to 'escape'. The Into
Somerset message to
escape the rat race and seize
the opportunity to change
your life for the better fits
very well with this, both from
a professional and lifestyle
perspective.
“We’re really excited about
the advert and are
enormously grateful for the
support and enthusiasm of
the people and companies in
Somerset that have worked
16
Why Somerset is Great for Business
“I feel very lucky to live and work in Somerset, it’s a
lovely county with so much to offer. It’s got all the
benefits of being a wonderful place to live, but it also
has a lot of the attributes that make it a great place to
do business. It attracts a good quality of people and its
transport links are excellent – I can get on the train in
Taunton and be in London Paddington in an hour and
‘Seize the Opportunity’ advertising campaign
40 minutes. I’m within 10 minutes of the
A303 and 20 minutes of the M4, I’m 45
minutes into Bristol airport and 30 minutes
into Exeter airport. Somerset is full of
thriving businesses and entrepreneurial
people – this is not a rural, sleepy county!”
Deborah Meaden
“Over 10 years ago now, Tatler magazine
named Somerset the 'Cool County' and
since then it has gone from strength to
strength both as a destination
and ‘the place to be’.
“Here in the heart of the English countryside you have an area of outstanding natural beauty with an abundance
of cultural and visitor attractions, excellent hospitality with some of the UK's best hotels and restaurants.
These are just a few of the reasons that make Somerset such a fantastic place to live and work.
“The excellent transport links to London, Bath, and other UK cities, as well as international connections via
Bristol airport – which is just over 30 minutes away from Kilver Court – make it an ideal place to run a business.
Not to forget the numerous excellent schools in the area for those with a family who are planning to relocate or
move their business to Somerset.”
Roger Saul, Kilver Court
To find out more about Into Somerset, visit www.intosomerset.co.uk
To view the advert, visit www.intosomerset.co.uk/seize-the-opportunity.htm
Aerial Surveys for Earthworks Mapping
The Hinkley Point site was
flown in one hour at an
altitude of 2,165 feet
(660m) using Blom’s 196
mega pixel Vexcel UltracamXP aerial survey camera.
Blom Aerofilms, based in Cheddar, Somerset are aerial
surveying and remote sensing specialists that operate
throughout the UK and Europe. Blom Aerofilms
provided Kier BAM JV with an aerial survey for EDF
Energy’s new nuclear power station project, Hinkley
Point C, near Bridgwater.
Using photogrammetric techniques, the stereo
imagery was post processed to deliver orthophotos,
true to scale photographs and a high resolution 1m
DTM. All data was processed by Blom’s highly trained
staff at their head office in Cheddar.
Hinkley Point C Aerial
Survey -Aerial Survey Case Study
Kier BAM JV required a Digital Terrain Model (DTM) and
Orthophotography to support the planning and
construction of the Hinkley development. The main
purpose of the survey was to create height
information to produce a 3D model of the proposed
site. The model was used to support volumetric
calculations and earthwork quantities.
Due to the size of the proposed development, the most
cost effective way to deliver the survey was from
aerial photography rather than traditional land survey
Shaded Relief DTM
techniques.
Orthophoto Title
Paid Advertisement
17
An Interview With… Linda Adams, Chair of SWMAS
Linda Adams is Chair of the SWMAS, which
delivers the Manufacturing Advisory Service
(MAS) in the South West, a position she has
held since 2008. A highly respected
business strategist, coach and mentor,
Linda has over 30 years’ senior
management and board level experience,
primarily within engineering and
manufacturing companies.
an active Board member since I took up employment in
the South West in the mid 1990’s.
For those unfamiliar with SWMAS Ltd, we deliver the
Manufacturing Advice Service in the South West
together with a range of other publicly funded
programmes, with the aim of supporting companies to
optimise business performance and achieve
sustainable growth.
What do you enjoy most about your role at SWMAS?
I thoroughly enjoy working alongside the team at all
levels. It is such a vibrant organisation, totally
committed to UK manufacturing, a company with
extremely talented and innovative people who really
want to make a difference. The sense of achievement
is wonderful and as I support many businesses through
my own company LKA Associates, I am also privileged
to witness first-hand the difference that is made. I am
very proud to be a part of the organisation and to really
understand how much of a contribution SWMAS has
made to manufacturing in the South West over the last
12 years.
When you were at school, what did you want to be
when you grew up?
During my school years I always had an ambition of
becoming a chef, simply driven by the fact that I
enjoyed food and using my creativity to generate
something new and successful.
“By the age of 14 years I
was running my own
small catering business”
Linda lives in a small rural community on the outskirts
of the Somerset Levels where she enjoys the vibrant
village community and the challenges of fundraising.
Much of her free time is spent with her family,
particularly her young grandson, and her real passion is
motor-homing around Europe with her husband.
How did you get involved with SWMAS?
I first became involved with SWMAS in 2004, when I
joined the Board as a representative of the
membership organisation EEF West, where I had been
18
What was your first job?
I began my working life at the tender age of 10 years,
supporting my parents in their business. I have three
siblings and we all had our tasks – mine was
bookkeeping to begin with. By the age of 14 years I was
running my own small catering business, I recall my
first real catering challenge for my Grammar school
tutors which was very nerve-racking. I feel very strongly
that my upbringing gave me a real sense of purpose
and ambition as well as a strong work ethic, which has
been a major contributor to my career success to date.
much easier and there is a great deal of support on
offer from organisations like UKTI and local Chambers
to help businesses get there.
What do you think would help to encourage more
women into the manufacturing industry?
Which individual has had the most influence on your
career and why?
One of my former roles was as general manager of a
small Yorkshire based manufacturing company which
was acquired in the mid 1980’s by a major UK plc.
During the early 1990’s the plc entered a significant
period of change including a new CEO, and I was
privileged to be offered a senior head office
management role by the incoming group CEO.
“The historic image of
manufacturing is
beginning to fade and is
increasingly becoming
seen as a desirable and
exciting sector to work
within”
The role in itself was a significant and major challenge,
however, within a short period of time I took on
additional responsibilities working alongside a major
top four accountancy firm on a worldwide process
re-engineering project. It was a tremendous learning
curve and it was this programme that led me to my first
role within the South West. The CEO was a tremendous
mentor and coach with great wisdom and insight. The
learning and experiences over that period of time have
stayed with me through my career. I remain eternally
grateful to him for his faith and support.
What is the biggest challenge at the moment for the
manufacturing industry?
In my opinion there are two key challenges: 1)
developing business agility, which is vital to sustain a
business in a demanding and ever-changing market
place; and 2) building and sustaining key skills.
And the biggest opportunity?
Access to global markets is far greater and less
complex than it has ever been. Communications are
There are far more women in manufacturing than there
were when I first began my career in engineering in
1978. I rarely came across women then and a career in
engineering most certainly was not for the
faint-hearted. I feel that engineering and manufacturing
as a career have much improved; the historic image of
manufacturing is beginning to fade and is increasingly
becoming seen as a desirable and exciting sector to
work within. More females in the board room and
within senior management would offer good role
models to influence and inspire more women to enter
engineering and manufacturing as a career.
“I have learned through
my career to ask the same
question in different ways
to ensure a full
understanding before
reaching a conclusion or
making a decision”
What is the best piece of advice you have ever been
given?
To listen and hear what is being said, not jump to
conclusions or take what is first stated as gospel. I
have learned through my career to ask the same
question in different ways to ensure a full
understanding before reaching a conclusion or making
a decision.
To succeed in business you must…
…understand what you value and be clear about your
objectives, make considered decisions, be open to
suggestions and ideas, be respectful, listen, and most
importantly, be confident in your judgments and
decision making.
www.swmas.co.uk
www.lkaa.co.uk
19
GAIN Growth Fund Success
Bridgwater business expands thanks to
£150k GAIN Growth Fund grant.
machinery means far more efficiency,
reducing costs to win greater market
share and grow the business.
Bridgwater manufacturer
Elecsis Switchgear Ltd is
expanding worldwide after
winning a £150,000 GAIN
Growth Fund grant to support £424,000 of new
machinery and business growth plans, creating many
new jobs at the firm’s Somerset head office over the
next few years.
“We are currently completing several
major Korean contracts, where speed
of manufacture is key to securing future
contracts, so the new machinery is
essential to reduce production time.
Elecsis has provided specialist electrical MV and LV
switchgear for over 30 years, offering complete
packages from initial design and manufacture through
to installation and maintenance, working across
marine, education, healthcare, and construction
sectors.
“With the onset of the UK’s nuclear revival at Hinkley
Point, these are exciting times for Elecsis and we are
looking forward to the challenge and ensuing growth.”
The Somerset Chamber of Commerce was
instrumental in directing Elecsis to the GAIN Growth
Fund. CEO Rupert Cox said, “I am delighted that
following the Somerset Chamber’s promotion of the
Growth Hub and Business Finance Network, Chamber
members Elecsis have been the beneficiary of a
£150,000 grant from the GAIN Growth Fund.
“Ambitious businesses like Elecsis need help and
support in accessing finance to help them to grow and
working with fellow Chamber member Strode College,
they can now drive the business forward and try to
take full advantage of the business opportunities that
Hinkley Point C could bring.”
(Left to right): GAIN Growth Fund manager John Hutchings,
Elecsis Switchgear managing director Chris Pratt, and
Elecsis Switchgear business development director Nick
Messarra.
It has built £30million of Ministry of Defence
equipment alone, and has international orders
reaching multi-millions of pounds.
Managing director Chris Pratt said, “The GAIN Growth
Fund grant significantly accelerates our strategic
development plans, allowing us to obtain machinery
necessary to compete in aggressively-priced sectors.
“Elecsis has worked hard to attain a reputation for
technical expertise and high quality, and the new
The grant is one of 26 awards totalling £2.8million
which have been made from the GAIN Growth Fund
this year to growing South West businesses eager to
expand. The Growth Fund, a key part of the Plymouth
and South West Peninsula City Deal, aims to support
companies with growth aspirations to expand more
quickly, and the grants are scheduled to create 479
jobs and unlock £13.5million in private investment.
John Hutchings, Grant Manager for the GAIN Growth
Fund, said, “We are delighted to see the impact that a
grant from the Growth Fund has had for Elecsis
Switchgear, and how it is enabling this dynamic
company to bring forward its growth plans by many
years. This expansion is great news as it means
sustainable, skilled jobs will be created at a
long-standing business in Somerset, boosting its
security for the future.”
GAIN Business Engagement Service
The GAIN Business Engagement Service helps businesses across the South West find the business support they need to
grow and flourish. This free service will cut through the complex range of business support, marrying the customers’
needs and the criteria of the various support programmes to direct businesses to the most appropriate services,
providers and investment support. If you are looking for business funding or finance, you can search the Gain
in Business’ Grant Finder tool – this is free (businesses will be required to register first).
Call 0800 073 2020 Email [email protected]
Visit www.gaininbusiness.com
Contact the GAIN Business Engagement Service for support today
20
Members Business Directory
*Membership as of 20th November 2014
A
ACCOUNTANCY
AC Mole & Sons Chartered
Accountants
01823 624450
www.acmole.co.uk
AJM Accountancy Bookkeeping
Ltd
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
01823 414454
www.ajmaccountancy.co.uk
Albert Goodman
01823 286096
www.albertgoodman.co.uk
Andika Partnership
01823 444682
www.andikapartnership
Aspen Waite Business Group
01278 445151
www.aspen-waite.co.uk
BJ Dixon Walsh Ltd
01823 462400
www.bjdixonwalsh.com
Burton Sweet
Chartered Accountants & Business
Advisers
01749 342255
www.burton-sweet.co.uk
Derek Randall Associates Ltd
01823 322990
[email protected]
Evolution ABS Ltd
01823 462908
www.evolutionabs.co.uk
Mitchells Chartered Accountant
01823 333813
www.mitchells-accountants.co.uk
Monahans
Accountancy & Business Support
01458 836810
www.monahans.co.uk
Moore Scarrott Ltd
Accountants/Business
01823 282100
www.moore-scarrott.co.uk
Old Mill Accountants LLP
01935 426181
www.oldmillgroup.co.uk
Phillips Dinnes
01823 275300
www.phillipsdinnes.co.uk
Poolbridge Accountancy Ltd
Accountancy, Payroll, Bookkeeping
01934 714160
www.poolbridgeaccountancy.com
Visual Business Production
Videos, Film, Productions
075967 07829
www.thevisualbusinessgroup.co.uk
B
BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
ActionCOACH
01823 217040
www.actioncoach.com
Ailnoth Consultants Ltd
ISO Certification Accreditation
01458 839300
www.ailnothconsultants.co.uk
Astara Coaching
Leadership Development Expert
07738 051500
www.astara-coaching.co.uk
The Bid Coach Ltd
Presentation Skills Coaching
01963 240555
www.thebidcoach.com
Business Doctors
07824 157487
www.businessdoctors.co.uk
Castle Management
07795 173416
www.castlemanagement.co.uk
Smith & Williamson
0117 3762000
www.smith.williamson.co.uk
Charles Edis Limited
Private Company Support
01823 672858
www.charlesedis.com
Wessex Commercial Solutions
01935 385929
www.wessexcommercial.com
ARCHITECTS
Collins Bird Architects
01460 62409
www.cb-architects.co.uk
Lentells Limited
01823 286274
www.lentells.co.uk
KmG Management Consultants
Ltd
075355 21115
www.kmgmanagement.com
Quartz ABS Ltd
07891 636899
www.quartzabs.co.uk
FRP Advisory LLP
0117 203 363
www.frpadvisory.com
JRP Accountancy
07770 757410
www.jrpaccountancy.co.uk
Somerset Film
01278 433187
www.somersetfilm.com
Business Doctors - Bath & NE
Somerset
07748 776322
www.businessdoctors.co.uk
Alchemilla Architects Ltd
01460 234149
www.alchemillaarchitects.co.uk
Ivan Rendall & Co
01935 422793
www.rendalls.co.uk
Hayne Consulting Ltd
01278 723538
www.hayneconsulting.com
Probusiness Ltd
Business Accountants & Advisers
01749 677989
www.probusinessuk.com
Francis Clark
Chartered Accountants
01823 275925
www.francisclark.co.uk
Great Elm Management Services
01749 880198
[email protected]
Majenta Audio Visual Ltd
0844 33 565 44
www.majenta-audiovisual.co.uk
O2i Design Limited
01458 253050
www.o2idesign.com
Prime Meridian
01749 346699
www.prime-meridian.co.uk
Project SW Limited
01769 579700
www.projectsw.co.uk
The Pearce Practice
01823 322820
www.pearcepractice.co.uk
Mazars LLP
011797 34481
www.mazars.co.uk
AUDIO VISUAL
Milsted Langdon
01823 445566
www.milsted-langdon.co.uk
Biz Vidz
Website & Animation Production
01934 886499
www.bizvidz.info
Concentric Partners Ltd
01823 423352
www.concentricpartners.com
Deborah Wilkes and Associates
01823 490606
www.deborahwilkes.co.uk
Dudden Ltd
01823 240400
Ethical Supply Chains
Supply Chain Experts
01823 491299
www.ethicalsupplychains.co.uk
Farley Solutions Limited
07974 252931
www.farleysolutions.co.uk
Grads for Growth
Grads for Growth
07557 191637
www.gradsforgrowth.co.uk
Grosvenor Park Advisory Partners
Business Turnaround Specialist
0800 181 4011
www.grosvenor-park.co.uk
The Langdon Partnership
08451 214710
www.langdonpartnership.co.uk
Neale Horizons Ltd
01823 478432
www.nealeaccounting.co.uk
Pramana Research Limited
01749 860839
www.pramanaresearch.co.uk
Raith Associates
01935 420400
www.raithassociates.co.uk
Rebecca Bevins HR Consultancy
Ltd
01935 411191
www.rebeccabevins.co.uk
Richmonte Wells
01173 250253
www.richmontewells.com
Rocked Logic
07754 385775
www.rockedlogic.uk
Roger Moore & Associates
Intellectual Property Consultant
01278 453333
www.rgma.co.uk
Signature Events
07736 074235
www.event-consultancy.co.uk
Somerset Business Against Crime
07795 561290
www.swbac.org.uk
Straight Forward Success
Business Growth Development
01271 378108
www.straightforwardsuccess.com
Touchline Consulting
08452 578578
www.touchlineconsulting.co.uk
C
CHAMBER
Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
07715 539381
www.plymouth-chamber.co.uk
CHARITIES
Aster Communities
01749 832115
www.astercommunities.co.uk
Conquest Centre for Disabled
Riders
07809 241793
www.conquestcentre.org.uk
Fredericks Foundation
01823 680042
www.fredericksfoundation.org
GrowthAccelerator
01865 261480
www.growthaccelerator.com
Piers Simon Appeal
01935 849160
www.pierssimonappeal.org
Harmonic Limited
Integrated Project Delivery
01460 256500
www.harmonicltd.co.uk
SaBRE South West
Support Reservists & Employers
01823 254571
www.sabre.mod.uk
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email [email protected] or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
21
Somerset Community Foundation JE Webber
01749 344949
07811 086940
www.somersetcf.org.uk
John Wainwright & Co Ltd
Somerset Rural Youth Project
Quarry, Asphalt, Aggregate
01278 722100
01749 840274
www.syrp.org.uk
www.wainwright.co.uk
Somerset Wildlife Trust
01823 652449
www.somersetwildlife.org
Jon PG Limited
01458 210326
www.jonpg.co.uk
St John Ambulance
01278 726740
www.sja.org.uk
Jones Building Group
0800 030 4461
www.jonesbuildinggroup.co.uk
St Margaret Somerset Hospice
01823 365615
www.somerset-hospice.org.uk
Kellaway Building Supplies
011790 63060
www.kellaway.co.uk
Stride Treglown Management Ltd Teapot Creative
011797 43271
Graphic & Web design
www.stridetreglown.com
01460 281865
www.teapotcreative.co.uk
Sun Traffic Limited
Temporary Traffic Management
Thoroughbred Design & Print Ltd
01458 274100
01460 240773
www.suntraffic.com
www.tbdp.co.uk
SWP Concrete
Manufactures Precast Concrete
01278 732942
www.swpconcrete
ELECTRONICS
E
Taunton Fabrications Ltd
01823 324266
www.tauntonfab.co.uk
Wates Living Space
Elecsis Ltd
01278 427374
www.elecsis.com
Gordon Morris Ltd
01458 272121
www.gordonmorris.co.uk
Laing O’Rourke
PATRON
PATRON
012142 32323
A&R Contracting Limited
07811 210389
www.aandrcontractingltd.co.uk
01322 296200
www.wates.co.uk
www.laingorourke.com
A&R House (BCL) Ltd
01934 815587
Lewis Civil Engineering Ltd
07803 737945
www.lewis-ltd.co.uk
Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
01179 349214
www.willmottdixongroup.co.uk
T2 Digital Ltd
Communication & Technology
Installation
01935 428255
www.t2digitaltv.com
AG & R Equipment
01278 433090
www.agandr.co.uk
Lightning Electrical Construction
Electrical, Instrumentation
Installations
0238 0865890
www.lightninggroup.co.uk
D
Wiseman Lighting Ltd
01823 462558
www.wisemanlighting.co.uk
CONSTRUCTION
Apple Air Conditioning Ltd
01726 891490
www.apple-ac.com
ASD Metal Services
Total Metals Management
01278 784976
www.asdmetalservices.co.uk
BAM Construct UK Ltd
01179 448800
www.bam.co.uk
Bradfords Building Supplies
01935 845245
www.bradfords.co.uk
Brookridge Timber Products
Timber Import, Merchant
07885 556700
www.brookridge.co.uk
Brydon Consulting
01278 422991
www.brydonconsulting.co.uk
Dulux Decorator Centres
Painting & Decoration
01278 445187
www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk
ecoNRG Solutions Ltd
01278 238983
www.econrgsolutions.co.uk
Fixings and Fittings
01460 203350
www.fixingdandfittings.co.uk
Locks, Door & Window Fittings
Ltd
01278 420680
[email protected]
McGoff & Byrne Ltd
PATRON
016192 72940
www.mcgoffandbyrne.co.uk
MMES 2012 Ltd
01278 434263
www.m-mes.com
Munnelly Support Services
07718 667402
www.munnellys.com
Pitney Fabrications Co Ltd
Fabrication Detailing Erection
01458 274501
www.pitney-fabs.co.uk
PlantForce Rentals Ltd
Plant Hire Solutions
07000 606606
www.plantforce.com
Powertek Services Ltd
012758 48671
www.powertekservices.co.uk
Frazer
07917 037347
www.frazer.eu.com
R K Bell Group
Complete Construction Package
01278 424883
www.rkbell.com
Halsall Construction Ltd
01761 422182
www.halsall.co.uk
Ring Ralph Repairs Ltd
01460 57532
[email protected]
Harris Bros & Collard Ltd
077123 98897
www.hbc-builders.co.uk
Set Square Recruitment Ltd
01823 270917
www.setsquare.uk.com
Shield Contractors (SW) Ltd
01934 427002
[email protected]
Hoistway Ltd
078139 42377
www.hoistway.co.uk
Interserve
01392 203350
www.interserve.com
DESIGN AND PRINT
Active Signs
01643 708151
www.activesignminehead.co.uk
Character Graphics
01823 279008
www.charactergraphics.co.uk
Colourtone (Taunton) Ltd
01823 256535
www.colourtone.co.uk
Glyder Graphics and Print
Design. Print. Website.
01823 339411
www.glyder.org
Hobs Reprographics Plc
Print, Design, Documents
01517 067599
www.hobsrepro.com
i catching design
Complete Design/Marketing
Services
01934 744540
www.icatchingdesign.co.uk
Impact Design & Marketing
01823 332972
www.impactdm.co.uk
Ionriver
Graphic Design, Photography
01749 813916
www.ionriver.com
Marcom (Marketing Communications) Ltd
01225 481734
www.mar-com.net
New Century Creative Design Ltd
01460 234941
www.newcenturydesign.co.uk
Pollards Print
07590 961918
www.pollardsprint.co.uk
Print Guy
01823 433514
www.printguy.co.uk
The Print Sellers
01749 381966
www.theprintsellers.co.uk
Somerset Construction Training
Limited
Signs Express (Taunton)
01395 270769
289366
www.somersetconstructiontraining.com 01823
www.signsexpress.co.uk
ENERGY
ADS Distribution Ltd (costgard)
01460 282925
www.costgard.co.uk
BSS Industrial Ltd
07917 213823
www.bssindustrial.co.uk
Contract Energy Services Limited
01823 421046
www.contract-energyservices.co.uk
Ecologica Resources
07710 124147
www.ecologicaresources.com
EDF Energy
PATRON
01278 444600
www.edfenergy.com
LEDLights4you
08703 831689
www.ledlights4you.co.uk
Magnox South
01278 652461
www.magnoxsouthsites.com
Western Fuel Ltd
01278 431451
www.westernfuel.co.uk
ENGINEERING
Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd
Nuclear Safety Consultancy
01823 414453
www.consultarc.com
AgustaWestland
PATRON
01935 702602
www.agustawestland.com
Aircool Systems Ltd
01278 691897
www.aircoolsystems.co.uk
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email [email protected] or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
AM Sensors Ltd
01278 444650
www.amsensors.com
Metaltech Precision Ltd
01460 221737
www.metal-tech.com
Atom Fabs
01460 67402
www.atomfabs.co.uk
Middleton Engineering Ltd
01458 860264
www.middletonengineering.co.uk
Berry & Escott Engineering
Fabrication Machining Design
01278 444861
www.berryescott.co.uk
MJ Patch Engineering Ltd
01275 472279
www.mjpatch.co.uk
BMT Hi-Q Sigma
01225 820980
www.hiqsigma.com
Bosta UK Ltd
01935 385933
www.bosta.co.uk
Boulting Group Ltd
01925 446000
www.boulting.co.uk
Brecknell Willis & Co Ltd
Railway Mechanical Engineering
01460 64941
www.brecknell-willis.co.uk
Castle Welding & Fabrication
Metal Work, All Types
01749 890666
www.castlewelding.co.uk
Clifford Friend Ltd
01364 644708
www.cliffordfriend.co.uk
Colin Mear Engineering Ltd
Bespoke Packaging Solutions
01460 269500
www.cme.com
Damar Group Ltd
01761 402060
www.damargroup.co.uk
Electro South West Ltd
01278 429229
www.electrosw.co.uk
Fans and Blowers
01278 784004
www.fansandblowers.com
Fisher and Company
01458 274017
www.fisherandcompany.co.uk
Gary Gabriel Associates
Consulting Structural & Civil
Engineers
01823 444900
www.ggauk.com
Hoare Lea
01752 665511
www.hoarelea.com
Jetshape
Waterjet Cutting Service
01934 319800
www.jetshape.co.uk
Lift West Ltd
01460 242400
www.liftwest.com
LIMAB UK LTD
Laser Measuring Systems
01823 668633
www.limab.co.uk
Manuflex Ltd
Sheet Metal Fabrications
01278 794004
www.manuflex.co.uk
Matravers Engineering Ltd
01460 281544
www.matraverseng.co.uk
Numatic International Ltd
01460 269342
www.numatic.co.uk
Pantec Engineering Ltd
01278 423631
www.panteceng.com
Peter Brett Associates LLP
01823 445150
www.peterbrett.com
Powrmatic Ltd
UK HVAC Manufacturer
01460 53535
www.powrmatic.co.uk
Rotec Hydraulics Ltd
01823 348900
www.rotec.net
Rowtech Engineering Ltd/TA
Classic Ironworks
01934 707164
www.classicironworks
Safety Lifting Gear
01179 381600
www.safety-lifting.com
Seepex UK Ltd
01935 472376
www.seepex.com
Smedegaard Pumps Ltd
01278 458686
www.smedegaard.co.uk
South West Galvanizers Ltd
Hot Dip Galvanizing
01363 774574
www.wedge-galv.co.uk
TMB Patterns Limited
01278 457996
www.tmb-patterns.co.uk
Trig Engineering Ltd
Plastics Precision Engineering
01278 440007
www.trig.co.uk
Unwin Safety Systems
01935 827758
www.unwin-safety.com
W Mages (Rewinds) Ltd
01934 742308
www.mages-group.com
Western Air Ducts UK Ltd
Engineering LEV Testing
01761 416700
www.wadlev.co.uk
Western Technical Services Ltd
Non-destructive Testing
01278 431143
www.wts-int.com
William Haley Engineering Ltd
01278 760591
www.haleyengineering.co.uk
ENVIRONMENT
First Ecology
01823 652425
www.firstecology.co.uk
G&L Consultancy Ltd
Specialists Asbestos Management
01823 443898
www.gnl.org.uk
Santander Commercial and
Corporate Business Banking
Full Relationship Banking
07809 493960
www.santander.co.uk
Greenslades Ground Maintenance
07850 367994
Somerset Savings and Loans
www.greenslades.biz
01275 390650
Martin Clark Mapping
01761 437142
www.estatemap.co.uk
Sedgemoor Tree Services Ltd
01278 653764
[email protected]
F
www.somersetsavingsandloans.org.uk
Start Point Finance Limited
01548 854334
www.startpointfinance.co.uk
Vision South West Ltd
01823 462565
www.visionifp.co.uk
FINANCE
FOOD AND DRINK
Bank of England
01179 273909
www.bankofengland.co.uk
Bath Bridge Bakery
01278 431301
[email protected]
Barclays Business Banking
07788 358647
www.barclays.co.uk/
businessbanking
Blackdown Hills Free Range Eggs
079704 92218
[email protected]
Brewin Dolphin
Investment Financial Planning
01823 445773
www.brewin.co.uk
Brook Financial Management Ltd
01460 259852
www.brook-financial.co.uk
Cooper Associates Ltd
01823 273880
www.cooperassociatesltd.com
Factor 21
07584 576037
www.factor21.co.uk
Francis Clark Financial Planning
01884 275925
www.francisclark.co.uk
Fredericks Foundation
01823 680042
www.fredericksfoundation.org
Cricketer Farm
West Country Cheese makers
01278 732084
www.cricketerfarm.co.uk
Food 4 You (South West) Ltd
078859 88012
www.food-4-you.co.uk
Framptons Limited
01749 341000
www.framptons.ltd.uk
Gundenham Dairy
01823 662704
www.gundenham-dairy.co.uk
Magners GB Limited
01749 334000
www.magners.com
Millennium Catering (South West)
Ltd
01278 444445
www.millenniumcatering.co.uk
Handelsbanken
07854 412764
www.handelsbanken.co.uk
Ministry of Cake Ltd
Frozen Dessert Manufacturer
01823 257922
www.ministryofcake.co.uk
HSBC
07717 483803
www.hsbc.co.uk
Mortimers Bakery
01935 421342
www.mortimersbakery.com
Lloyds TSB
01823 446614
www.lloydstsb.co.uk
London House Services
01934 863616
www.londonhouseinternational.co
m/taunton
Nythe Farm Kitchen
01823 490831
www.nfk.me.uk
Oscar Mayer Foods
01460 63781
www.kraftbrands.com/oscarmayer
Natwest
07717 808226
www.natwest.com
Quantock Brewery Ltd
Brewers of Beers
01823 662669
www.quantockbrewery.co.uk
Pilgrim Financial Planning
01749 670087
www.pilgrimfp.co.uk
Queenswood Natural Foods
Natural Food Wholesaler
01278 726613
Www.queenswoodfoods.co.uk
Positive Wealth Creation Ltd
01278 788646
www.pwcltd.co.uk
RBS Invoice Financing
07917 087619
www.pwcltd.co.uk
Somerdale International Ltd
01823 322180
www.somerdale.co.uk
Styles Farmhouse Ice Cream
01984 640255
www.stylesicecream.co.uk
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email [email protected] or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
Tee Time Catering
01749 841700
www.teetimecatering.co.uk
Stay Slim Avoid the Gym
07717 893749
www.stayslim-avoidgym.com
Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club
01823 421537
www.tauntongolf.co.uk
Tor Food Consultancy
01458 830542
www.torfoodconsultancy.co.uk
Sunbeams Nursery Ltd
01278 446919
[email protected]
Taunton School Enterprises
01823 703100
www.tauntonschoolevents.co.uk
Wraxall Vineyard
01749 860331
www.wraxallvineyard.co.uk
The Waterside Suite
01934 427900
www.watersidesuite.co.uk
Wyke Farms Limited
01749 812424
www.wykefarms.com
The Young Clinic Ltd. T/A
Christopher Young Opticians
Opticians Beauty Therapy
01749 345259
www.youngclinic.co.uk
FOOD AND DRINK
(ANIMAL)
Crown Pet Foods Ltd
01963 353044
www.crownpetfoods.co.uk
Probiotics International Ltd
01460 243230
www.protexin.com
G
GOVERNMENT
ACAS
Workplace Relations
0117 906 5248
www.acas.org.uk
Somerset County Council
PATRON
01823 355661
www.somerset.gov.uk
HEALTH AND SAFETY
3D Security
01823 253001
www.3dsecurity.org.uk
C2 Business Solutions Ltd
Simple Safety Advice
01278 671995
www.c2safety.co.uk
Concept Products Ltd
01458 274020
www.conceptproductsltd.co.uk
Heselden Associates Ltd
01822 834920
www.heselden.co.uk
JaLee First Aid Training
0845 4524107
www.jaleefirstaid.co.uk
Somerset Safety
01823 282401
www.somersetsafety.com
The Rifles Taunton Office
01823 333434
www.the-rifles.co.uk
HOSPITALITY AND
CONFERENCE
Sedgemoor District Council
01278 435280
www.sedgemoor.gov.uk
Aspen Maintenance Services Ltd
Commercial Catering Solutions
01278 410105
www.aspenservice.co.uk
H
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
Bishops Palace and Gardens
01749 988111
www.bishopspalace.org.uk
Avalon Leisure Ltd
01458 446878
www.avalonleisure.co.uk
The Canalside Centre
01278 456545
www.thecanalside.co.uk
Bow House Physiotherapy
01458 253388
www.bowhousephysiotherapy.co.u
k
Clevedon Hall Limited
01275 795895
www.clevedonhall.co.uk
Dillington House
Care Focus Southwest CIC
Meetings, Events& Residential
01823 461876
Conferences
www.carefocussw.co.uk
01460 258648
Centre for Knowledge at Work UK www.dillington.com
(CKW UK)
Dulverton Laundry
07957 566095
01398 323517
www.ckwuk.com
[email protected]
Habilis
Hurds Hill
01823 490238
Conference, meetings,
www.habilis.co.uk
Residential
New Leaf Life Design
01458 259708
07590 684888
www.hurdshill.com
www.newleaf.uk.com
Junction 24 Ltd
Nuffield Health
01278 662200
01823 286991
www.junction24ltd.co.uk
www.nuffieldhospitals.org.uk
The Monks Yard
SASP
01460 200020
01823 653990
www.themonksyard.co.uk
www.sasp.co.uk
Oaktree Leisure Ltd
Somerset Care Limited
01278 782216
01823 448174
www.oaktreearena.co.uk
www.somersetcare.co.uk
24
TIG International Group
01823 709019
www.tig-internationalgroup.com
Universal Marquees
01823 331191
www.universalmarquees.co.uk
Westlands Conference & Leisure
Complex
Conferencing Venue
01935 848380
www.westlandleisure.com
Woodlands Castle
Conference & Wedding Venue
01278 661076
www.woodlandscastle.co.uk
WST Enterprises Ltd
01823 328216
www.kings-taunton.co.uk
ALS Technologies
Computer System Design
Steve Lafferty
07809 603214
www.alsltd.co.uk
Avalon Telecom &Technologies
01278 773573
www.avalontele.com
AVM Impact
07817 019969
www.avmimpact.com
Blaze Concepts
Website development
01458 898110
www.blazeconcepts.co.uk
Blue Sky Systems Limited
Virtual Office IT
03300 101550
www.blueskysystems.co.uk
Blueloop Ltd
01460 271055
www.blueloop.net
CETSAT Ltd
01935 443360
www.cetsat.com
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT Cognique
01458 448882
Best Western Swan Hotel
01749 836300
www.swanhotelwells.co.uk
Best Western The Shrubbery
Hotel 2013 Ltd
01460 52108
www.shrubberyhotel.com
The Castle at Taunton
01823 272671
www.the-castle-hotel.com
Express by Holiday Inn Ltd
01823 624000
www.hiexpress.com
Fairways Bed & Breakfast
01460 271093
www.fairwaysbandb.co.uk
Haselbury Mill Ltd
Hotel, Restaurant, Weddings
01460 77095
www.haselburymill.co.uk
Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
01179 245000
www.hibristolairport.co.uk
Holiday Inn Taunton
01823 281680
www.holidayinn.com
Mount Somerset Hotel
Accommodates, wines & dines
01823 442500
www.mountsomersethotel.co.uk
The Old Vicarage
01278 458891
www.theoldvicaragebridgwater.
com
The Walnut Tree Hotel
01278 662255
www.walnuttreehotel.com
I
ICT/WEB
Addi Design
Website Graphic Design
077289 17843
www.addidesign.com
www.cognique.co.uk
Crispin Associates (UK) Ltd
07836 518385
www.crisprinassociates.co.uk
Data Path Network Services Ltd
01460 279030
www.data-path.co.uk
Datafinity Ltd
Accelerating Business Processes
01935 315062
www.datafinity.co.uk
Datamine International Ltd
01749 683350
www.datamine.co.uk
Double V Design
IT Support/Consultancy
01749 871104
www.doublevdesign.co.uk
Eloquent Technologies
07766 900244
www.eloquent-technologies.net
Exley and Smith Ltd
Web Design, Print, Branding
01278 444975
www.exleysmith.com
Indigo Group
ICT Specialists
01823 445500
www.indigo-group.co.uk
Integrated Data Needs Ltd
08449 808008
www.digitalvisualcomms.co.uk
Intelligent Enterprise Products
Cloud Software Services
01935 385939
www.intelligent-enterpriseproducts.com
IVC Technologies
Unified Communications
Integrators
01935 432121
www.ivctechnologies.co.uk
Kontrolit.net Ltd
Website Design & SEO
01935 434734
www.kontrolit.net
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email [email protected] or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
Labyrinth Computers Ltd
01935 847341
www.labyrinth-computers.com
David McCrum Ltd
01458 851530
www.mccrum.uk.net
Mediatopia
Digital Media & Marketing
01823 429081
www.mediatopia.co.uk
Dickinson Corporate Services
01278 453116
www.dickinsoncorporateservices.co.uk
Ntegra
07807 069034
www.ntegra.co.uk
Everys Solicitors
01392 848949
www.everys.co.uk
Cosmic
0845 094 6108
www.cosmic.org.uk
Foot Anstey Solicitors
01823 625600
www.footanstey.com
Sitemakers Ltd T/A Liquidshop
Retail Ecommerce Specialists
020 7099 1002
www.liquidshop.com
Humphries Kirk LLP
01305 251007
www.hklaw.eu
Social Media Analysis Ltd
Social Media Strategy
0789107 6927
www.social-networksanalysed.co.uk
Somerset Web Services Ltd
01823 353760
www.somersetwebservices.co.uk
Uplands Mobile Ltd
01934 425934
www.uplands.co.uk
Ylem Ltd
01398 322000
www.ylem.co.uk
INSURANCE
Atom Insurance Brokers
Commercial Insurance Brokers
01823 442214
www.atominsurance.co.uk
Higos Insurance Services Ltd
01749 834532
www.higos.co.uk
Jelf Insurance Brokers Ltd
01823 365640
www.jelfgroup.com
Jo Pavey Insurance Services
01823 252198
www.jpinsurance.co.uk
Towergate Insurance
01823 625513
www.towergate.co.uk
L
LAW
Amicus Solicitors and Advocates
01823 462500
www.amicuslaw.co.uk
Ashfords LLP
01823 232302
www.ashfords.co.uk
Battens Solicitors
01935 846000
www.battens.co.uk
Mogers Drewett LLP
01935 813691
www.md-solicitors.co.uk
Oerton Simm
Family Law Specialists
01823 259449
www.oertonsimm.co.uk
Pardoes Solicitors
01823 446230
www.pardoes.co.uk
Porter Dodson
01823 625848
www.porterdodson.co.uk
Purely Probate
01458 850146
www.purelyprobate.co.uk
Quality Solicitors Gould &
Swayne
Solicitors, Legal Advice
01458 442433
www.qualitysolicitors.com/
gouldandswayne
Solicitors Title LLP
01935 385963
www.solicitorstitle.co.uk
Stokes Partners LLP
01460 279279
www.stokespartners.co.uk
LEISURE AND TOURISM
1610 Ltd
Sports & Leisure
01823 410228
www.1610.org.uk
Bright* Productions
01823 339908
www.brightbluelight.com
Butlins Skyline Ltd
01643 700501
www.butlins.com
Fleet Air Arm Museum
01935 842624
www.fleetairarm.com
Glastonbury Festival
01749 890254
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Beviss And Beckingsale
01460 269700
www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk
Glastonbury Abbey
01458 832267
www.glastonburyabbey.com
Clarke Willmott
01823 445202
www.clarkewillmott.com
Hollywood bowl
01823 444965
www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk
Clerksroom - Taunton
08450 833000
www.clerksroom.com
Langford Fivehead
Luxury Period Hotel
01460 281159
www.langfordfivehead.co
Latona Leisure Ltd
01934 750100
www.webbingtonhotelandspa.co.
uk
Etavoni Ltd
Engineering Fabrication
01761 420774
www.etavoni.com
Monkton Elm Garden & Pet
Centre
Family Garden Centre
01823 412381
www.monkton-elm.co.uk
Eurosigns (UK) Ltd
01934 421400
www.eurosignsgb.co.uk
Oake Manor Golf Club
Golf, Conferences, Hospitality
01823 461992
www.oakemanor.com
Griffin NuuMed Ltd
01458 210324
www.nuumed.com
HSS Hire
0787539 6126
www.hss.com
Pendragon Sports Ltd
Sports Marketing & Events
01963 34125
www.pendragonsports.com
Impey Showers Ltd
Shower Equipment Supplier
01460 256080
www.impeyshowers.com
Royal Bath West of England
Society
Charity, Shows, Showground
01749 822200
www.bathandwest.co.uk
Jual Branded Clothing Ltd
01278 661199
www.jual.co.uk
Somerset County Cricket C
PATRON
08453 371875
www.somersetcricketclub.co.uk
Tacchi–Morris Arts Centre
Theatre. Exhibitions. Workshops
01823 414141
www.tacchi-morris.com
Taunton Racecourse Co Ltd
Racing & Conferencing Venue
01823 337172
www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk
Taunton Rugby Football Club
Conference, Events, Rugby
01823 336363
www.tauntonrugbyclub.co.uk
Wells Cathedral
01749 674483
www.wellscathedral.org.uk
Wild Duck Productions
Technical Event Management
01458 888101
www.wildduckproductions.com
Wincanton Racecourse
Horse Racing
01963 32344
www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk
Yeovil Town Football Club
01935 847884
www.ytfc.net
M
MANUFACTURING
Minsterstone
Architectural Stone
01460 52277
www.minstersone.ltd.uk
Portakabin Ltd
Quality Accommodation Solutions
01278 512307
www.portakabin.co.uk
Powerbox International Ltd
Tools/Hardware Procurement
01935 382271
www.powerbox.com
Sustainable Drainage Systems
Ltd
Water Management Systems
01934 751303
www.sdslimited.com
SWMAS Ltd
0845 6083838
www.swmas.co.uk
Timbersource Ltd
01373 469905
www.timbersource.co.uk
Westcountry Waterjet Ltd
Waterjet Profiling Cutting
01460 66781
www.westcountrywaterjet.co.uk
The Woolly Shepherd Ltd
Natural Acoustic Absorption
Nicky Saunter
01823 400321
www.woollyshepherd.co.uk
Wood Wise Trading Ltd
01934 750084
[email protected]
MARINE
Barry Fowler Farm Supplies and
Timber
01643 821012
[email protected]
Atlantas Marine
01935 426000
www.atlantasmarine.com
Colston Engineering Services Ltd
Engineering Solutions
Manufacturing
01249 652652
www.colstonltd.co.uk
Cory Brothers Shipping Agency
Ltd
Ships Agency & Logistics
0117 938 2323
www.cory.co.uk
Container Team Ltd
Ambient Refrigerated Storage
01934 424624
www.containerteam.co.uk
Kingcombe Aquacare
01460 279200
www.kingcombe.com
Osprey Shipping
01275 374636
www.ospreyltd.com
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email [email protected] or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk 25
MARKETING AND PR
ADPR Ltd
01460 241641
www.adpr.co.uk
Dome Marketing Ltd
PR & Marketing
01460 30785
www.dome-marketing.com
Mailadoc
Print Fulfilment Postage
01278 433633
www.mailadoc.co.uk
Office Team Ltd
07801 676345
www.officeteam.co.uk
Paragon Laundry Yeovil
08458 732477
www.simplybetter.laundry.com
First One On Limited
01173 706381
www.firstoneon.com
Samson Office Supplies
01460 55000
www.samsonofficesupplies.co.uk
Introtweet
Introduction to Social Media
07710 657260
www.introtweet.com
Scan Film or Store Limited
01278 450500
www.scan-film-store.co.uk
Plum Communications & PR Ltd
Marketing, Communications & PR
01934 812323
www.plum-communications.co.uk
RSH Copywriting
01823 674167
www.rshcopywriting.co.uk
The Writing Hut Ltd
01460 54182
www.thewritinghut.co.uk
Transaction Focus
01460 259861
www.transactionfocus.com
MEDIA
Evosite Ltd
01823 278500
www.evosite.co.uk
Heart Somerset
01179 843200
www.heart.co.uk/westcountry
Mendip Media Ltd
0117 974 4320
www.mendipmedia.co.uk
Somerset Film
01278 433187
www.somersetfilm.com
Somerset Life Magazine
01803 860910
www.somerset.greatbritishlife.co.uk
Visual Business
07596 707829
www.thevisualbusinessgroup.co.uk
O
OFFICE SERVICES
BT
PATRON
www.bt.com
FiloFile
Document Management
0845 6027006
www.filofile.co.uk
Guarantee Laundries Ltd
079216 99111
www.guarantee-laundries.co.uk
M & J Bowers Ltd
08000 276255
www.mjbowers.co.uk
SDS Ltd
01278 724012
www.sdsltd.uk.com
TCI BG Ltd
01237 470288
www.tcofficeinteriors.co.uk
P
PHOTOGRAPHY
Balura Photography
075236 25061
[email protected]
Being There Photography
01458 832714
www.being-there.co.uk
Blom Aerofilms
Aerial Survey & Mapping
01934 745820
www.blomasa.com
Oak Barn Photography
Family Portrait Photography
01823 278813
www.oakbarnphoto.co.uk
Priddy’s
Photographer
01643 704473
www.aandbphotography.co.uk
Simon York Photography
Photographer
01460 200343
www.simonyorkphotography.co.uk
PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT AND
AGENTS
Abbey Manor Group Ltd
01935 848502
www.abbeymanor.com
London and Wharfedale
08702 409222
www.londonwharfedale.com
McKinlays Commercial
Property Consultants
01823 333391
www.mckinlayscommercial.co.uk
Summerfield Developments (SW)
01823 257961
www.summerfield.co.uk
PROPERTY SERVICES
Beehive Self Storage Ltd
Self Storage Unit
01460 243100
www.beehiveselfstorage.co.uk
Corporate Building Consultancy
Chartered Building Surveyors
01934 710789
www.corporatebuildingconsultancy.
com
Daniel Owen Property Search
07867 781498
www.danielowenproperty.co.uk
Environments for Business
Commercial Interior Specialists
01278 450411
Estatesman
01935 319777
www.estatesman.co.uk
G.A. Helliar and Son Ltd
01935 477747
www.gahelliar.com
Gibbins Richards
01823 32828
www.gibbinsrichards.co.uk
Howard SW Ltd
01823 451800
www.howardlandscaping.co.uk
PLANNING SERVICES
Clive Miller & Associates Ltd
01458 252806
www.clivemillerassociates.com
Mitie Property Services (UK) Ltd
01823 325000
www.mitie.com
Dickson Powell Partnership
01179 732431
www.dicksonpowell.co.uk
Morgan Sindall Plc
01935 403700
www.morgansindall.com
Mark Pollock Planning Ltd
07855 234979
www.markpollockplanning.co.uk
Project Visibility Ltd
07880507767
www.projectvisibility.co.uk
R
RECRUITMENT
Acorn People
Recruitment & Training Solutions
01823 354401
www.acornpeople.com
Amberley Management
Recruitment
01823 323363
www.amberleymanagement.co.uk
GBRS UK Ltd
01934 808208
www.gbrs-uk.com
Hays
01823 277161
www.hays.co.uk
HR GO Recruitment
01749 675400
www.hrgo.co.uk
Jobseekers Recruitment Ltd
Tailored Professional Recruitment
01823 335674
www.job-seekers.co.uk
Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
01278 393392
www.manucommrecruitment.co.uk
Meridian Business Support Ltd
01935 432434
www.meridianbs.co.uk
www.environments.forbusiness.co.uk One Step Recruitment Ltd
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems
01934 740472
www.jan-pro.com
Lewis Brown Ltd
01823 667200
www.lewisbrown.co.uk
Wilsonatorgator Windows, Property Maintenance and Repairs
01460 258908
www.gatorwarmroofs.com
Nigel's Window Cleaning
Company
Window Cleaning
01823 324434
www.nigelswindowcleaning.co.uk
Tact Enviro Ltd
01458 253395
www.tacttiles.com
ThermoExpert
Infrared Thermographic
Consultancy
075963 45000
www.thermoexpert.co.uk
01823 250025
www.onesteprecruitment.co.uk
Pluss
01278 428179
www.pluss.org,uk
Red Berry Recruitment Ltd
01749 330630
www.redberryrecruitment.co.uk
Seismic Ltd
01275 795868
www.seismicgroup.co.uk
Skills Direct Ltd
01278 421111
www.skillsdirectltd.com
SkyBlue Solutions
07817 898302
www.skybluesolutions.com
Smart Recruitment Solutions Ltd
01935 374370
www.smartsr.co.uk
Thatcher Associates
Technical Recruitment Specialists
01823 210173
www.thatcherassociates.com
Tower House Business Solutions
01823 390134
www.thbs.org.uk
RETAIL AND ONLINE
Clarks International
01458 842366
www.clarks.co.uk
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email [email protected] or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
26
Devondale Electrical
01392 667474
www.devondale.net
Weston College
01934 411594
www.weston.ac.uk
W
FabOrganics Ecofashion
Organic Fashion Web Shop
01823 452226
www.faborganics.eu
Kwintessential Ltd
Translation, Localisation, Training
01460 279900
www.kwintessential.co.uk
SKILLS AND TRAINING
TRANSPORT
Blake Training
01823 690042
www.blaketraining.co.uk
All World Freight Ltd
Transportation Shipping Freight
01278 733600
www.all-world.co.uk
Anua
01278 439325
www.anua.co.uk
Hiho Silver Jewellery
Silver. Jewellery. Gifts
01460 221006
www.hjihosilver.co.uk
Pure Choice Limited
Water Treatment Specialist
01458 860557
www.purechoice.co.uk
REALM Ltd - Clarks Village
01458 840064
www.clarksvillage.co.uk
Screwfix Direct Ltd
01935 463349
www.screwfix.com
Speciality Textiles /Sirus
Microtech Ltd
01823 660665
www.speciality-textiles.com
S
Careers South West Ltd
01555 777672
www.careerssw.org
CBPM t/a Candy Bowman
Soft Skills Training
08701 00740
www.cbpm.co.uk
Estadia Ltd
Sales Training & Telemarketing
08451 222963
www.estadia.co.uk
Hit Training Ltd
Hospitality Apprenticeship Training
07852 710889
www.hittraining.co.uk
Outposts.co.uk
Bespoke Leadership Training
01823 451959
www.outposts.co.uk
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Peninsula Enterprise
Bridgwater College
PATRON
01278 455464
www.bridgwater.ac.uk
The Blue School
01749 836251
www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk
Heathfield Community School
01823 414168
www.heathfield.somerset.sch.uk
Huish Episcopi Academy
01458 250501
www.huishepiscopi.net
Preston School
01935 471131
www.prestonschool.co.uk
Richard Huish College
01823 320800
www.richuish.ac.uk
SM & NH Tanner Ltd
01373 671466
www.i2e-education.co.uk
Somerset College
PATRON
01823 366366
www.somerset.ac.uk
Strode College
01458 844476
www.strode-college.ac.uk
West Somerset Community
College
01643 700369
www.westsomerset.wd-uk.com
Yeovil College
PATRON
01935 845437
Berry’s Coaches (Taunton) Ltd
Premier Coach Travel
01823 340162
www.berryscoaches.co.uk
WASTE MANAGEMENT
BeWise Waste
01749 330454
www.bewisewaste.co.uk
Perrys Recycling
01935 850111
www.perrys-recycling.co.uk
Bridge Tyres & Wheels
01823 334494
www.bridgetyres.co.uk
S Roberts & Son (Bridgwater)
Ltd/ Robert Waste Disposal LLP
01278 422521
www.srobertsandson.co.uk
Bristol Airport
01275 473627
www.bristolairport.co.uk
Viridor Waste (Somerset) Ltd
01823 728800
www.viridor-waste.co.uk
The Bristol Port Company
01179 820000
www.bristolport.co.uk
Wasteology Ltd
Waste Management Company
01823 672900
www.wasteology.co.uk
Cory Navarm Logistics Ltd
01278 685324
www.corynavarm.com
DHL
084424 80844
www.dhl.com
PATRON
Enterprise Rent a Car
08716 41 2119
Total Transport Solution
www.peninsula-enterprise.co.uk 07813 695541
Prospects Services Limited
01823 429670
www.prospects.co.uk
Sandler Training (Wessex)
01935 315006
www.wessex.sandler.com
SJM Training Consultants Ltd
IT Training & Consultancy
01823 433431
www.sjmtraining.co.uk
Solutions 42
01934 750481
www.solutions-42.com
Somerset Skills & Learning
01278 426828
www.somerset.gov.uk
SSG Training & Consultancy Ltd
Safety Training Consultancy
01823 668526
www.ssg.co.uk
The Team Experience
Team-building Workshops
077757 36371
www.theteamexperience.com
Wessex Law Academy
01935 385945
www.wessexlawacademy.co.uk
Wyatt-Jones Associates Ltd
08458 695431
www.wyatt-jones.com
TRANSLATION
Amber Translation
Translators & Interpreters
084590 00048
www.ambertranslations.com
www.ehi.com
Falcon Vehicle Solutions
Vehicle Hire Solutions
01278 422221
www.falconvehiclesolutions.co.uk
Framptons Transport Services Ltd
01749 333400
www.framptons.co.uk
NOT IN THE DIRECTORY?
Mercedes-Benz of Taunton
Luxury Motor Cars
01823 447555
www.mercedesbenzoftaunton.co.uk
If you feel your company
has been placed in an
incorrect category or your
details need updating,
please contact
[email protected]
ProKab 2000 Limited
Airport Taxis
01934 626626
www.prokab2000.co.uk
Not in the directory but
would like to be?
Gillards Transport Ltd
01823 698408
www.gillards-transport.co.uk
Questcars Ltd
01823 400706
www.questcars.co.uk
RT Keedwell Group
01278 764194
www.rtkeedwellgroup.co.uk
Call 01823 444924
or email
[email protected]
SMV Commercials Ltd
01935 4478826
www.smvcommercals.co.uk
Taunton Jaguar
01823 414000
www.taunton-jaguar.co.uk
Wincanton
01249 710000
www.wincanton.co.uk
www.yeovil.ac.uk
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email [email protected] or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
27
Somerset Chamber Events Calendar
For more information on our events, including sponsorship opportunities, please email
[email protected] or call 01823 444924
(All costs inclusive of VAT except where detailed)
Get up to Speed: The Business Benefits of Superfast Broadband - Thursday 22nd January
Partner/Sponsor
Somerset Chamber in association with BT and Project Cosmic invite you to join us for this breakfast
event. It will provide the opportunity to understand the possibilities that superfast broadband brings.
Time: 07:30 Venue: Canalside Centre, Bridgwater
Cost: Members Discounted Cost £15.00 Non Members £20.00
Business to Business Dinner - Wells - Thursday 29th January
Partner/Sponsor
Our first Business Dinner of 2015. We will greet people from a whole range of different companies
from across the county who are all eager to make new business contacts. Sponsorship available.
Time: 19.00 Venue: The Swan Hotel, Wells
Cost: Members Discounted Cost £28.00 Non Members £38.00
Meet the Chamber - Crewkerne- Wednesday 4th February
For new and prospective members of the Chamber. Recently joined the Somerset Chamber?
Interested in joining us? Come along for lunch and networking and Haselbury Mill
Sponsorship Available
Partner/Sponsor
Sponsorship
Available
Time: 12.00 Venue: Haselbury Mill, Crewkerne
Cost: Members Discounted Cost £10.00 Non Members £10.00
Ladies Afternoon Tea - Thursday 12th February
Join us for afternoon tea and cakes at the Mount Somerset Hotel, whilst networking with like-minded
businesswomen.
Time: 14.00 Venue: Mount Somerset Hotel, Taunton
Cost: Members Discounted Cost £20.00 Non Members £25.00
Meet the Neighbours Lunch - Exeter - Tuesday 24th February
Partner/Sponsor
Sponsorship
Available
Partner/Sponsor
Together with Exeter Chamber, East Devon Chamber and the Blackdown Hills Business
Association, we invite you to our annual business lunch with superb networking opportunities.
Time: 12.00 Venue: Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre, Exeter
Cost: Members Discounted Cost £25.00 Non Members £35.00
Somerset Young Professionals - Discovering LinkedIn - Thursday 12th March
In your 20’s or 30’s? Join us for our next Young Professionals event at the Roxy Cinema, Axbridge,
where we will hear from Lucy Allen, Digital Consultant for ADPR for tips on how to make the most
of LinkedIn
Partner/Sponsor
Sponsorship
Available
Time: 18.00 Venue: Roxy Cinema, Axbridge
Cost: Members Discounted Cost £20.00 Non Members £25.00
The Somerset Chamber team wishes you a very Merry Christmas
Call 01823 444924
Email [email protected]
and a Happy
New Year!
This magazine is produced by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ltd.
This magazine is produced by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ltd.
Distributedcounty-wide
county-widequarterly,
quarterly,ififyou
youdodonot
notwish
wishtotoreceive
receive
this
free
magazine,
please
email:
Distributed
this
free
magazine,
please
email:
[email protected]
[email protected]