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Member’s StoryWhat do Badminton Horse Trials, RoyalCornwall Show, Royal Ascot, GlastonburyFestival, Royal International Air Tattoo andthe CLA Game Fair all have in common?Well, the answer is Somerset-based Chamber memberSun Traffic Ltd.Over recent months, Sun Traffic Ltd has been kept busysupplying Traffic Management Services for all of theseworld-wide events, including active traffic safety andmanagement with temporary traffic lights, signage andspecialist operators, typically looking after key junctionsand car park entrances in order to keep event trafficmoving.For other well-known events such as Wimbledon, RoyalBath and West, Hampton Court Flower Show and BBC’sTop Gear, specialist traffic equipment ranging fromroad signs and pedestrian barriers through to the verylatest solar-powered portable matrix information signswere provided.Sun Traffic Ltd is also pleased to announce that it hasbeen successfully selected as a supplier of TrafficManagement services to a nationally recognised multiutilitycompany in accordance with its strictISO9001 quality assurance system. Its Somersettrained, highly professional team has alreadycommenced the delivery of these crucial servicesfollowing the successful completion of a rigoroustender and selection process.Rupert Cox, CEO of the SomersetChamber said, “It gives me greatpleasure to see a Somersetbusiness and SomersetChamber member playing sucha fundamental role in some ofthe UK’s most iconic events. Weare encouraged to see that SunTraffic Ltd continues to grow andthrive, attracting significantcontracts to the county.”www.suntraffic.comRoger Player, Managing Director of Sun Traffic Ltd,says, “The quality of the works provided for our day-todayclients in the utility and construction industries hasenabled us to compete for and win work on a nationalbasis for other more unusual sectors including film, TVand major sporting events and music festivals. For allhere at Sun Traffic Ltd, it has been rewarding growinga team of professionals who take so much pride in theirwork despite the challenges our work can bring.”Affiliate Town ChambersAxbridge Chamber of Commerce01934 733078www.axbridgechamber.co.ukMike Sartain, mike.sartain@hale-events.ltd.ukBurnham-on-Sea Chamber of Commerce01278 238959www.burnham-on-sea.comDeryk Monaghan,chairman@burnhamonseachamber.orgBridgwater Chamber of Commercewww.bridgwaterchamber.org.ukSteve Leahy, talk@bridgwaterchamber.org.ukCrewkerne Chamber of Commerce01460 200115Jonathan Edgingtoncrewkernechamber@gmail.comFrome Chamber of Commerce01749 342255www.wessexchambers.org.ukNigel Harrispresident@fromechamber.comIlminster Chamber of Commerce01460 54364www.ilminsterchamber.org.ukSarah Calhaem, sarah@theteetree.co.ukLangport Area Business Group07763 955390www.langport-tc.gov.ukLynne Charlick labgmembership@gmail.comShepton Mallet & District Chamber01749 344995www.shepton.bizIan Jarmaine, ian@swanatshepton.co.ukTaunton Chamber of Commerce07808 776244www.taunton-chamber.co.ukColin Barrell, colinstearoom@hotmail.comWells Chamber of Commerce01749 670000www.wellsonline.org.ukinfo@identitykits.co.ukWellington Business Association01823 661982www.wellingtonbusinessassociation.co.ukIan Stock, Ian.stock@wellingtonchamber.co.ukYeovil Chamber of Commerce01935 804999www.yeovilchamber.orgGina Farnborough, secretary@yeovilchamber.orgIS YOUR TOWN CHAMBER ORBUSINESS GROUP MISSING?Find out more about the benefits ofAffiliating to The Somerset Chamber.Call 01823 444924or email Vikki Waterman onmanager@somerset-chamber.co.uk.Alternatively visitwww.somerset-chamber.co.uk6Previous pageNext page
Langport Area Business Group Established 2010Set up in 2010 by a few businesses, withthe help of the Somerset Chamber ofCommerce, the Langport Area BusinessGroup (LABG) is a trade group for Langportand surrounding areas. The group aims toencourage and promote sustainable localtrade. Everyone is welcome and themembership fee has been kept to aminimum to encourage new members.For the last three years the goals have been to: Encourage and promote trade in the town ofLangport and surrounding areas Support local independent traders and businesses Strengthen business links within the area andexchange relevant information Represent the local business community, with aunited voiceWorking collaboratively with various bodies across thearea, the LABG has successfully encouraged newfootfall into the area and the group continues tosupport the wide diversity amongst the local businesscommunity that Langport and the surrounding villageshave to offer. The vibrant and dynamic mix of localbusinesses has gone some way in attracting newbusinesses and the last few months have seen no lessthan seven new businesses open up in Langport alone.The past three years, have seen membership grow toover 100 members. The group hosts small networkingevents for its members and has an active social mediaand online presence. Monthly newsletters are issuedelectronically. The group is active in enhancing thetown, both for locals and tourists. Over the last fewyears, the group has decorated the town for specialevents – you may have admired the flags designed bythe local youth group or enjoyed the Christmas treesand window decorations, sponsored by the LABG.In 2012, the LABG reinstated a monthly producemarket (the last Friday of the warmer months, April toSeptember). Supporting local producers, the marketsells fresh fish, cheese, vegetables, wine, cider andmeats – all of which have been produced, bred orgrown locally. This has proved extremely popular andthe market has kept expanding. Building on thissuccess, the LABG is supporting a number of foodieevents in the town. A street party is planned aroundThai food in September, whilst 13 th October will seeLangport host the first Night ‘Streetfood’ market – The Island Market.To demonstrate the wide breadth of members, theLABG designed and printed a map of the locality,highlighting businesses. The map, now in its third issue,is available to visitors and tourists in the InformationCentres and shops, and was posted to local householdsvia the Langport Leveller. A new map is about to beissued to reflect the many new businesses in town.With a wealth of independent businesses, Langportoffers an eclectic, innovative and professional mix ofbusinesses seldom seen in such a small conurbation.The floods and harsh winters proved that everythingwas available on our doorstep, if you knew where tolook. The LABG firmly believes in shopping local.Recent research by the CLES (Centre for LocalEconomic Strategies) and FSB (Federation of SmallBusinesses) revealed that for every £1 spent locally,around 50-70p of that money goes back into the localeconomy. For the same £1 spent out of town or online,only 5p trickles back to the local community.Over 90% of Langporttraders andbusinesses areindependents. Thishas a major impacton all of us who livein and aroundLangport. It really is ano-brainer and weneed to spread theword and convinceexisting and potentialcustomers to supporthome-grownbusinesses and toshop locally.If you would like to join, please contact:Pedro Aparicio – Chair of the Langport Area BusinessGroup via:Secretary, Andrea Pyle: labginfo@gmail.comMembership Secretary, Lynne Charlick:labgmembership@gmail.com or 07763 955390Langport Market Secretary, Clare Aparicio: 07879423117Previous pageNext page7
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