May 2012 - Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Chamber
SOMERSET
REPRESENTING AND WORKING FOR SOMERSET BUSINESSES
www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
An Innovative Somerset
“We wanted to show that
another viable option is to
create your own job—by
starting a business here in
Somerset” - Rachel Sweet
See page 3 for full story
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May 2012
Exhibition
Business Start-up
Exhibition
See page 3
Awards
British Chamber of
Commerce Awards
2012
See page 4
Lead Story
Somerset in Business
Conference - Innovate
to Succeed
See page 12 & 13
Next Events
Meet the Neighbours
See page 19
SOMERSET
Chamber
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Rupert’s Review
My 6th Year at the Chamber Helm
As I celebrate 6 years as the
Somerset Chamber’s Chief
Executive on 2 nd May it is fitting
that while we can recognise our
successes over this period of
tremendous growth and change,
the Board are already looking at
the next 3-year business plan.
Several years ago I heard a
speaker use the phrase “your
past is for reference and not residence” and this is
something that has left an indelible mark on me as we
try to progress the Somerset Chamber forward to its
next phase of development. We will not live the past
and dote on previous success although we will learn
from our successes and failures as we build for the
future.
The new Business Plan, to be launched at our AGM in
November 2012, will be owned by the Board and I hope
embraced by the membership and our other
stakeholders; so over the next few weeks and months
everyone who has a stake in the Somerset Camber will
have the chance to contribute to shaping its future.
When you get invited to get involved through our
surveying or through a focus group, please do, as this
will help us deliver what our membership wants and will
value.
We know our members are at the centre of all we do
and that will remain so. We are setting an ambitious
target of achieving 1,000 members by 2020 (over the
lifetime of more than one 3-year plan). This is a 150%
increase, but will only bring us to the average
membership for BCC accredited Chambers. To deliver
this level of growth we have to put in place not just a
robust recruiting mechanism, but also a benefits
package that is meaningful, tangible and cost effective,
Our Patrons
You can find the Somerset Chamber of Commerce
on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
and a member relationship process that provides our
members with the level of service they deserve.
From our early deliberations we are keen to develop the
principles of the successful Hinkley Supply Chain
project, into mainstream procurement opportunities by
inviting our largest employers and businesses to use
the local supply chain more proactively. This will provide
benefit to both sides of the procurement process.
We will work with other agencies to support exporters
and those who may wish to export to garner more
business from international trade. We will continue to
project manage Into Somerset and the Hinkley Supply
Chain and make sure that our members can make the
most of business opportunities that arise from them.
We will also continue to represent the views of our
members and the Somerset business community on
matters of economic development policy at a local,
regional and national level such as broadband capacity,
skills & training agenda or road & rail infrastructure
development.
What do you think? What do you want your Somerset
Chamber of Commerce to do to support your business?
Is it new business opportunities; networking events;
discounted products or services; strong lobbying voice;
advice service; start-up or mentoring service?
We should not or will not be “all things to all people” as
this will devalue our brand and our services, but we will
endeavour to understand the needs of the Somerset
business community and provide a membership
package and pricing structure that will attract a wide
cross section of businesses to membership as we know
that the bigger the pool of members, the more business
opportunities there will be.
Please email me with your views to
rupertcox@somerset-chamber.co.uk and also
contribute more formally to our summer consultation.
A big thank you to the Patrons of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce whose continued
support is vital to the growth of the Chamber.
FRONT COVER IMAGE COURTESY OF NEIL PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHY

Business Start-Up Exhibition
Start-up exhibition is a great
success
The Somerset Chamber of
Commerce hosted its inaugural
Business Start-Up Exhibition on 17 th
April. Over 150 budding
entrepreneurs attended the event
held at The Canalside Centre,
Bridgwater, where advice and
support was on hand to those
wishing to pursue their dreams and
start their own businesses in
Somerset.
Already-successful entrepreneurs
including Michael Eavis of
Glastonbury Festival, Helen Lacey of
Red Berry Recruitment,
mumpreneur Helen Bristol of Skibz
and David Baker from Styles
Farmhouse Ice Cream all spoke at
the event, sharing their personal
experiences and expert business
advice.
“we want to encourage and
give confidence to those
who face redundancy or
can’t find a job.”
Rachel Sweet, Somerset Chamber
board member and event organiser,
said, “The aim of the start-up
exhibition was to inspire and
motivate the people of Somerset to
start their own businesses and we
hope that they will take that leap,
following the expert advice they
received at the exhibition.
“With the recent announcement
that unemployment levels in
Somerset are at an all time high, we
want to encourage and give
confidence to those who face
redundancy or can’t find a job. We
wanted to show that another viable
option is to create your own job – by
starting a business here in
Somerset.”
Sponsoring the Business Start-Up
Exhibition was solicitors firm, Porter
Dodson. Evelyn Adfield, Corporate
Commercial Partner, said, "The
event provided a valuable
opportunity for those in the process
of establishing a start up business
to learn from the experiences of
others and meet professionals who
are able to advise on the needs of a
new business. Whilst it is an
exciting time for budding
entrepreneurs who are keen to bring
their ideas to market, it is worth
investing time at the outset to
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.
� A range of FREE services provided
through the British Chambers of
Commerce. Access to nine 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.
ensure that the business has been
properly set up with appropriate
contractual, trademark and design
protections which will benefit both
the individual and the brand in the
long term."
One delegate attending the event
was public sector worker Charlotte
Day. Charlotte said, “I attended the
exhibition because I am not sure
how secure my current job is. I
have had an idea for a business for
a long time and the exhibition
provided me with the perfect
opportunity to develop my business
idea, talk to some experts and see
if I can turn my dream into reality!”
Guest speaker—Michael Eavis,
Glastonbury Festival
� Initial FREE publicity for new Members in
Chamber News and on the website
www.somerset-chamber.co.uk.
For more details please call
01823 444924, email
manager@somerset-chamber.co.uk or
visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk.
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British Chamber of Commerce Awards 2012
Companies could win £25,000 at Chamber
awards
Companies are being urged to show that ‘Business is
Good for Britain’ by taking part in one of the nation’s
leading Awards.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have officially
launched the Chamber Awards 2012 by inviting firms to
showcase their talents and achievements to be in with
a chance of winning a £25,000 cash prize.
Open to all businesses that are members of an
Affiliated Chamber (such as Somerset Chamber), the
competition is designed to recognise and promote the
best businesses in Britain through a series of regional
heats followed by the National Final, which will be held
in London on November 29 th.
There are nine categories to choose from;
� Achievement in International Business
� Award for Commitment to People Development
� Award for Excellence in Innovation
� Award for Excellence in Customer Service
� Business of the Year Award
� Entrepreneur of the Year Award
� Marketing Campaign of the Year
� Most Promising New Business Award
� The Sustainability Award
The Awards, which are now in their 9 th year, is one of
the showcase events for the BCC’s ‘Business is Good
for Britain’ campaign that highlights the role of
business as a positive force for the UK recovery and the
success of local communities and individuals.
President Martyn Pellew said: “This year we want
everyone to understand the contribution business
makes to the economy, and to society as a whole.
Businesses will be at the forefront of the recovery,
providing jobs, and creating wealth.
“Every day we hear amazing stories from businesses
that are innovative, successful in international markets,
and create new products. It is stories like these that we
are looking to find and recognise through the Chamber
Awards. Last year, over 600 firms took part and 2012
promises to be even bigger as we look to demonstrate
that ‘Business is Good for Britain!’”
Closing date for entries is 29 th June, with companies
assessed at a regional level first, with the winners going
through to compete in the National Final in November.
At this stage, a high-profile judging panel of business
leaders and entrepreneurs assesses contenders,
before the overall winners are announced in each
category with one company winning the £25,000 cash
prize and the Outstanding Business Achievement title.
To date, there have been over 650 Chamber Award
winners and over £300,000 given out in cash prizes.
This year, it could be you and all you need to do is
complete and submit your entry form!
WHY ENTER?
Gaining that competitive edge!
The world of commerce is increasingly competitive, due
to factors such as e-commerce and ever changing
economic climates. Businesses in the UK have to work
harder and smarter for success.
As members of Accredited Chambers of Commerce our
entrants are part of a wider national business network,
and the Chamber Awards provide them with the
opportunity to gain recognition on a regional and
national scale for the hard work and achievements of
their business.
Taking business to the next level!
Previous winners have experienced year round
exposure from the Awards programme including
appearances on TV. With the added incentive of
winning a £25,000 cash prize courtesy of the RBS
Group, many businesses have taken advantage of this
opportunity!
Awards categories
Our awards categories aim to recognise the success
and achievements of your business across a number of
disciplines from international trade to innovation and
entrepreneurial spirit. Your business can enter as many
of our awards as you wish, but you can only enter each
award once!
ENTER HERE WWW.CHAMBERAWARDS.CO.UK/2012/

Somerset Business News
Seed Developments Sows plan for growth
Expansion plans follow HSBC-backed Management
Buy-In
The new management of Seed Developments, a
company that produces materials to facilitate the
successful growth of flower and vegetable seeds, is
targeting international and domestic expansion after
completing a management buy-in (MBI) of the business,
backed by HSBC’s South West and Wales Commercial
division.
The four strong investment team, lead by managing
director Andrew Gould, has acquired the entire share
capital of the business following the £2.5 million MBI,
with finance provided by HSBC. Mark Perrins,
International Commercial Manager at HSBC’s North
Devon and South Somerset Commercial Centre, led the
deal on behalf of the bank, whilst the acquirers were
advised by law firm Foot Anstey and accountants Albert
Goodman.
This is the second significant MBO/MBI deal HSBC’s
North Devon and South Somerset Commercial Centre
has supported since the start of the year. It provided
structured debt and ongoing banking services to
facilitate the £8.5 million MBO of Aero Stanrew in
January.
Seed Development is based near Bridgwater,
Somerset, and employs approximately 50 people. The
company produces materials to facilitate the growth of
domestic flower and plant seeds, including tape, mats
and disks. The products optimally place the seeds for
efficient growth without the need for handling seeds,
remove the need for thinning out seedlings and
resulting in better yields and stronger plants.
Pictured from left to right are Duncan Sykes,
Andrew Gould, Tracey Williams and Mark
Perrins.
It makes seed tapes and associated products for seed
companies throughout Europe, North America and
Australasia and enjoys a 70% share of the global
market, generating 98% of its £2.3 million turnover
from exports. It was formed in 1966 and the previous
joint owners, Pieterpikzonen BV, a leading Dutch seed
company, and Richard and Bella Flood, ran the
business since 1996.
Andrew Gould was previously finance director of the
Jockey Club for 22 years and is currently chief
executive of Verand Consulting. He believes the
business offers strong growth opportunities both at
home and abroad. He says: “We all like to be more
careful about what we eat these days and there is
certainly a trend towards growing your own food in the
UK. Many gardeners are using pot luck when planting
seeds and could be deterred from trying again if their
plants fail. We believe the UK is a real untapped
market for this product, but there are also strong
growth opportunities in our current international
markets and, potentially, beyond.”
Gary Burton, HSBC Regional Commercial Director for
the South West and Wales, added: “The management
team behind this MBI have significant business
experience and delivered a clear and coherent vision of
where they want to take the company, which has
already enjoyed strong success and operates in a
growth market. These factors present a compelling
case for investment and we were pleased to back the
management team in this MBI.
“This is the second MBO/MBI type deal we have
supported in the South West since the turn of year
following the Aero Stanrew deal in January and
although this type of deal is not as commonplace as it
once was, we are seeing an increase in activity in this
area.”
Duncan Sykes, Corporate Partner at law firm Foot
Anstey, said: “We are delighted to have worked with
Andrew Gould and the team on this deal. They clearly
have strong plans to expand the business which is
great news for the region. We look forward to
supporting the team with specialist advice in the
future."
Albert Goodman Corporate Finance Partner Tracey
Williams added: "It was good to work with a bank who
from the outset looked beyond the 'MBI' headline and
the conditions of the debt markets. This is a gem of a
business. Even in this climate, the usual prerequisites
apply and made this deal possible: impressive
management team, visibility of revenues and an
attractive and growing market sector."
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Business News
Chance for food based
business to win up to the
value of £30,000
investment
The Honor Chapman Mentoring
Award was launched in November
2011 in memory of her inspirational
work and love
farming, food
and the
countryside
which she
demonstrated as
Chair of the
Somerset Food
Links Board until
her untimely
death.
Somerset Food Links supported the
growth of the local food sector
across Somerset for a decade
before in closed in 2009. Their
residual funds have been donated
to The Ducky Foundation in order to
support a one off Honor Chapman
Mentoring Award to a Somerset
candidate who has managed their
food and/or farming business for no
more than five years nor should the
turnover exceed £150,000.
Affiliate Town Chambers
Axbridge Chamber of Commerce
01934 733939
www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk
Baz Hamblin, baz@bristol.gs
Burnham-on-Sea Chamber of Commerce
01278 783276
www.burnham-on-sea.com
Rhonda Mills, seabreezegal@btinternet.com
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce
01278 228004
www.bridgwaterchamber.org.uk
Steve Leahy, talk@bridgwaterchamber.org.uk
Frome Chamber of Commerce
07887 641469
www.wessexchambers.org.uk
Neil Howlett, kate@wessexchambers.org.uk
Ilminster Chamber of Commerce
01460 54364
www.ilminsterexperience.co.uk
Sarah Calhaem, sarah@theteetree.co.uk
Any Somerset-based entrepreneur
between the ages of 18-35 can
apply. The Award’s value is up to
£30,000 over a two year period.
They will need to demonstrate a
passion for food, an inventive use of
land or real estate and an ambition
to grow or start up a food-based
business in farming and/or
processing and/or retailing that is
commercially sound rather than an
academic proposition.
The Ducky Foundation will manage
the Awards and, unlike any other
award, The Honor Chapman
Mentoring Award will combine
business mentoring from a range of
industry experts and the opportunity
for up to £10,000 as an investment
in the winning enterprise.
HOW TO ENTER
Applications to be made via the
website.
www.theduckyfoundation.com
Applications closing date: 30 th June.
Contact details.
Elaine Spencer-White,
Email: emswhite@farming.co.uk
Tel 01935 051280
Shepton Mallet & District Chamber
01749 344995
www.shepton.biz
Ian Jarmaine, ian@swanatshepton.co.uk
Street Chamber of Commerce
01458 446114
www.streetchamber.co.uk
Steve Martin, info@streetchamber.co.uk
Taunton Chamber of Commerce
01823 366832
www.taunton-chamber.co.uk
Chris Mitchell, office@taunton-chamber.co.uk
Watchet Chamber of Commerce
01984 634 565
www.visit-watchet.co.uk
John Richards, chairman@wacet.co.uk
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
01823 661982
www.wellingtonchamber.co.uk
Terry Sanford, Terry.Sanford@wellingtonchamber.co.uk
Williton Chamber of Commerce
01984 632306
www.willitonbusinesspartnership.co.uk
Ken Westall, contact@williton-chamber.org.uk
Wincanton Businesses Together
07729 117699
www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk
John Smith, john@link-2.co.uk
Yeovil Chamber of Commerce
01935 804999
www.yeovilchamber.org
James Richards secretary@yeovilchamber.org
IS YOUR TOWN CHAMBER OR
BUSINESS GROUP MISSING?
Find out more about the benefits of
Affiliating to The Somerset Chamber.
Call 01823 444924 or email
manager@somerset-chamber.co.uk.
Alternatively visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk

Affiliate Town Chamber News and Events
Axbridge Chamber
Somerset Showcase 2012
After last year’s success, Axbridge Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting Somerset Showcase
and plan to make this year’s event even more successful. Somerset Showcase 2012 will again be
held in the historic town of Axbridge on Saturday May 5 th. The event is a celebration of Somerset
country arts and crafts, food and drink along with a large helping of fun for all ages. The festivities
start at 10am and continue through the day until live music and a firework display in The Square
brings it to a close at 11pm.
The carnival queen will open the event at 10am followed by a peel of bells to announce the start of the day. The
Spring Fayre Market in the medieval town square will be offering a fine selection of local produce and arts and
crafts with a street market close by offering an interesting range of wares.
For those with an ear for music, there will be a variety of live performances throughout the day from The Axbridge
Singers, the Pied Piper with medieval musical instruments and two Brass Band performances. The ‘Mad Hatters
Tea Party Café’ will be serving morning coffee, wine, luncheon and afternoon cream teas. Both the museum and
the two churches will be open all day. The Red Barrows display team will be performing a novelty low level fly past
in the Square and the public houses will, of course, be serving a fine selection of beers, cider, wines and spirits.
There will be much to keep the younger ones entertained too including Punch and Judy shows which will be held at
Compton house. Children will be escorted to the performances by The Pied piper. Compton House will also be
serving afternoon cream teas. There’s also a children's disco 5pm - 7pm.
In the evening the party gets into full swing with a firework display, a live band performing in the square and the
Mad Hatters Tea Party Café’ bar open from 7pm. The party continues until 11pm when the day comes to a close.
Full details of the day’s events at www.somersetshowcase.info
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New Members
April’s new members
Aquastat Environmental Services, part of
InTime Group
Phil Bailey
01934 811264
www.aquastat.co.uk
Britanniacorp Ltd
Michael Parry
01278 684595
www.bqc-network.com
Careers EQ Ltd
Steve Martin
01823 240018
www.careerseq.co.uk
Gary Gabriel Associates
Duncan Clayton
01823 444900
www.ggauk.com
GB Recruitment Services (UK) Ltd
Ben Milsom
01934 750993
www.gbrsuk.com
JAE Telemarketing Services
Julie Evans
01935 315042
www.jaetelemarketing.com
Styles Farmhouse Ice Cream
Ltd
David Baker
01984 640255
www.stylesicecream.co.uk
Howzat! Somerset County
Cricket Players Get Behind
The Cheeselympics at
Quantock View
Former England star and Somerset
County Cricket Club captain Marcus
Trescothick and batsman James
Hildreth have lent their support to
this summer’s inaugural
cheeselympics by explaining the
games in a series of hilarious
YouTube clips.
The Cheeselympics will form part of
Somerset’s first ever Cider and
Cheese Festival on Saturday 16th
June at Quantock View, Nether
Stowey, near Bridgwater.
The event is being promoted by
former Somerset cricketer and local
Businessman, John Francis. John,
along with Nadine Isaac, set up
Quantock View 3 years ago as a
wedding and events venue.
Quantock View consists of a
converted 18 th Century Barn,
marquee lawn and twin lakes, with
the Quantock hills surrounding. John
explains: “Quantock View is a true
Somerset rustic venue with fantastic
views of the surrounding
countryside, a magical feel to the
place with the ability to hold both
small and large numbers for any
kind of event.”
(From Left to right) John Francis,
James Hildreth, Marcus Trescothick
and then on right is Richard Villis
(Cricketer Farm)
Quantock View’s Event Director and
co-owner, Nadine Isaac, previously
worked for Peter de Savry in
Grenada as a Project and Events
manager, before leaving for London
where she helped organise the
London Fashion Week and
International Motor Show. This was
before she had reached 24 years
old!
“We’ve wanted to create a cider and
cheese festival for some years and
now it’s finally going to happen. The
thought of listening to good music,
having lovely local food while
sipping cider next to our stunning
lakes gets me excited. With John’s
sporting background and the
Olympics this year we thought we
would put our own West Country
twist on the Games,” added Nadine.
You can check out the funny clips on
youtube by typing in ‘Somerset cider
and cheese fest’
Membership Recruitment
Consultant
After a great response for the
vacancy of Membership recruitment
consultant, we are pleased to
welcome Hugh Graham to the
Somerset Chamber as the newest
member of team.
Hugh has a
wealth of
experience in
sales including
previously
working for
house hold
names such as Hugh Graham
Coca-Cola Enterprise, Littlewoods
Lotteries and SC Johnson. Hugh is
also the director of Somerset Based
company, The Bid Coach which
specialised in coaching companies
to get winning results.
On accepting his new role Hugh
said; I look forward to getting to
grips with this exciting new role and
becoming a familiar face among the
Somerset business community.
Soon to be a regular at the
Chambers events, we wish Hugh all
the best in his new role and look
forward to working with him.
CONTACT HUGH
If you know of a business that would
benefit from becoming a Chamber
members contact Hugh on
membership@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Call: 01823 444924

Chamber Projects
Into Somerset So Well Connected
The team managing the new Somerset marketing
campaign So Well Connected has been extremely active
in the last month placing advertisements, press
releases and
outdoor posters
around the
country to draw
attention to
Somerset as a
great place to live
and work.
The So Well Connected campaign strapline highlights
the top class connections that Somerset has for new,
expanding and relocating businesses, including great
transport infrastructure, friendly and dynamic business
networks, growing connectivity to superfast broadband
with projects underway to secure this for 2015, and of
course an enviable quality of life.
“The marketing campaign developed by Impact Design
and Marketing, has taken major strides forward” says
Rupert Cox. “We have signed-up new ambassadors for
the campaign including Haynes Publishing, Charles
Hazlewood, Clarks Shoes and Sassi Holford and have
secured some great outdoor sites for promotion at Fleet
services westbound and closer to home at Gordano
services. These slots will be repeated later in the year
and supported with in-train advertising on Thames
Valley trains and further concourse posters. Our PR
agency ADPR are supporting this activity with some
great coverage in print and online”
In addition to the So Well Connected campaign, the Into
Somerset team has been working with Mendip Media
on a new Into Somerset promotional video. The video
will have its launch at the Somerset in Business
conference in May. It will showcase Somerset’s
innovative and entrepreneurial flair, with footage from
some of the high-tech industries that are operating very
successfully from the county. Mulberry will be featured
as a new ambassador for Somerset’s creative
industries and a new video case study for Mulberry will
be available on the Into Somerset website in early May.
“The So Well Connected campaign is the focus of the
marketing activity for the project, but an enquiry
doesn’t automatically lead to an investment.“ says
Rupert. “We work hand in hand with potential investors
to highlight opportunities and assist with issues as they
arise. Our relationships with both the public and private
sector are a key strength for us – putting into practice
the so well connected marketing message. With
reduced budgets, we still have a challenging few years
ahead to deliver inward investment to the county, but
we have made a great start with the campaign.”
Since May 2011 Into Somerset has welcomed 14 new
investors to the county creating 49 jobs, once all
Investments are complete. Over the lifetime of the
project, we estimate it will have benefitted the
Somerset economy by approx. £20m in job creation.
Where to see the So Well Connected
campaign
Marketing Where Date
Small Advert The Guardian weekend March 24
Small Advert The Independent Sunday Magazine April 1st
Outdoor Poster Gordano Services March - May
Advert The Professional Engineer Magazine April
Advert Business Insider Magazine April
PR/Advert/
Online
New Business Magazine May
Outdoor Poster Fleet Services Westbound May - June
Outdoor Posters Fleet Services Westbound and
Gordano Services with stalls
Into Somerset
booth / Speaking
The Business Start Up Show / Great
British Business Show
Excel, London
Advert Talk Business Magazine May
Into Somerset
Stand
July - Sep
May 17/18
Somerset in Business Conference May 17
Orchestra in the Field June
In train Posters Thames Valley network 100 of 2
poster designs
TBA
Outdoor Poster Reading Station Concourse TBA
Weymouth
Sailing Village
Gary Bee, Impact Design
Somerset Highlights – Tourism
Information
Olympics
The Chamber team wish to express our deepest
condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of
Gary Bee, Director of Impact Design, who died suddenly
from a heart attack on the weekend of the 14th April.
Gary has been instrumental in bringing Into Somerset’s
So Well Connected campaign to fruition and will be
missed.
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Member’s News
Premier Regional Law Firm Lands National
Award
South West Law Firm Foot Anstey has won the highly
prestigious Regional Law Firm of the Year award at the
British Legal Awards.
The British Legal Awards recognise the achievements of
law firms, teams and individuals who have responded
most successfully to the demands being placed on
them in the new post-recession business environment.
They celebrate achievement, excellence and innovation
in the industry. The Regional Law Firm of the Year
category was open to all UK commercial law firms
based outside London which had to convince the
judges that they were leaders in their chosen markets,
and had made significant progress over the past 12-18
months. Foot Anstey beat off significant competition to
land the award.
Commenting on the announcement, Managing Partner
John Westwell, said; “I am delighted with the result
which confirms the success of our strategy and further
extends our position as one of the region’s premier law
firms. We believe that this type of objective and
independent recognition is particularly important as it
helps organisations and professionals to choose the
right firm. We have grown by 30% in the last five years
and by 7% in the recessionary years and have invested
heavily in bringing the best talent to the region. We
pride ourselves on participating with our clients rather
than merely commentating and this, I believe, is why we
have been so successful.”
He added; “We understand that clients and
professionals who use and recommend us have a
vested interest in our success and we treat them as
valued stakeholders in our business.
“We have grown by 30% in the last five
years and by 7% in the recessionary years “
Our approach has helped to secure a growing regional
and national client base which includes Halfords,
Progressive Digital Media, Odeon/UCI Cinemas,
Screwfix and Which? Ltd. This year alone we have had
over 30 lawyers recognised as being leaders in their
field.
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Clerksroom Help Create New Fundraising
Initiative
Chamber member,
Clerksroom based at
Taunton, have linked up with
local charity, Headway Somerset to create a novel
scheme called ‘Project 2012’ to help meet a funding
gap of £20,000 following cuts from Somerset County
Council.
The charity, which works with head/brain injury
survivors living in the county, have pledged that they
won’t let a cut in their funding mean a cut to their
services.
The plan is to get £20k in 12 months by asking 200
businesses, clubs or individuals to sign up for £100 to
join the special Project 2012’ website created and
designed by Clerksroom’s web team.
Clerksroom’s MD Stephen Ward said; “Our company is
already involved as members of the charity’s ‘21 Club’,
a corporate networking scheme with Headway
Somerset. I want to encourage smaller business, local
groups and individuals to also get involved. Project
2012 seemed a simple solution.”
“Brain injury can be devastating, not only for the
survivor but for their families too and I have been really
impressed with the services they provide at their three
Brain Injury Outreach Units across the county.”
Alison Mills, Fundraising Manager
Headway Somerset with Stephen Ward,
MD of Clerksroom
For more information contact Alison Mills on
01984 656769 or visit www.headwaysomerset.org.uk

Member’s News
2012 LiquidShop
Successful Ecommerce
Award, now open to
Applications
Sitemakers, the developers of the
LiquidShop ecommerce platform,
announce the launch of the 2012
LiquidShop Successful ecommerce
award.
The LiquidShop Successful
Ecommerce Award seeks to
encourage the development of
independent ecommerce
enterprises and to highlight the
increasing importance of
ecommerce for all retail businesses
in the UK. This annual Award is
designed to provide practical help
for a business that is either at or
near the beginning of its online
retail life. The winner of the Award
needs to demonstrate that they
have a sound business plan and the
motivation and energy to be
successful; in return they receive
considerable practical assistance
and support from all of the
participating sponsors to help them
develop and grow their ecommerce
business.
Applications are sought from new
and existing retail businesses,
judged drawn from the
sponsoring companies. The winner
will launch their new website in
October, to begin trading straight
away.
The winner receives substantial
practical and financial assistance
for a full 12 months to help them
establish their business
Closing date: 31st July 2012
www.sitemakers.co.uk/success
Roger Bullivant Preferred
Supplier for Exeter
Developments
Roger Bullivant Ltd, the largest
foundation engineering company in
the UK and one of the newest
Somerset Chamber member has
recently been involved in some big
Exeter projects.
These projects include designing
and installing Vibro Compaction
Techniques for the £210 million
Exeter Skypark development and
the design and install of Continuous
Flight Augered (CFA) piles at the new
Hampton Hilton at Exeter Airport.
www.roger-bullivant.co.uk
Bath and West Show 2012
The biggest event in the rural
calendar is nearly upon us! The
2012 Royal Bath and West Show
takes place near Shepton Mallet in
Somerset from Wednesday 30th
May - Saturday 2nd June.
There's more happening than you
think at the country's biggest rural
festival and there really is
something for everyone, from food
lovers to families and farmers.
From the country’s finest livestock
and over 600 trade stands to the
National Cheese Awards and the
UK’s biggest cider competition. It's
your chance to experience canoeing,
visit an art exhibition, sample and
purchase some of the best British
produce, marvel at the birds of prey
in the Countryside Arena or watch
some of the finest animals in the
country.
www.bathandwest.com
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Somerset in Business Conference 2012
Acclaimed Speakers Announced for the
2012 Somerset in Business Conference
Two renowned experts in the fields of business
innovation and collaboration will front this year’s
Somerset in Business Conference, entitled Innovate
to Succeed.
Keynote speaker Professor John Bessant, Professor
of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Exeter
University is a leading authority in the subject having
taught and consulted on technology and innovation
management for over 25 years. He will explain
exactly what we mean by innovation in business and
how businesses can grow by seizing change
initiatives and doing things differently, better, quicker
and more cost efficiently.
Acclaimed as one of Britain’s foremost experts on
Collaboration, inspirational speaker Nick Jankel will
talk on the opportunities in the age of collaboration.
In this talk, Nick will blend nuggets from evolutionary
science, sociology, history, neuroscience and
psychology to present a compelling case for how and
why the world is changing - and why every business
needs to open up as it does.
The Somerset in Business conference, which is
co-hosted by Into Somerset and the Somerset
Chamber of Commerce will take place at the
Westland Conference and Leisure Complex, Yeovil on
the 17 th May and is open to businesses of all sizes
and from all sectors, from Somerset and the wider
south west.
Innovate to Succeed will be the sixth conference
delivered by Into Somerset and the Chamber, and
the organisers anticipate it will be a bumper year with
delegate numbers expected to be in excess of 230.
Rupert Cox, Chief Executive of both Somerset
Chamber of Commerce and Into Somerset,
comments, “The Somerset in Business Conference is
the perfect platform to bring businesses together to
discuss the growing opportunities that Somerset can
offer. We have seen transformational change in a
wide range of sectors from how we manage and
deliver energy needs, to banking and finance,
technology and media sectors and these are forcing
companies to work and think differently. Successful
organisations will embrace this as an opportunity and
work with all their stakeholders to deliver exactly
what the market needs. But, this may require a
change in a company’s culture. We all know that
innovation and collaboration are the latest ‘buzz’
words and can mean a variety of things, but to a
proactive company it can mean success.”
Delegates will also hear from a number of local
business success stories including Nicholas Ames,
from Supacat, Chris Squires - EDF Energy and Andy
Knutt from Somerset Design & Enterprise Network.
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Conference Speakers
Keynote speaker
on Innovation
Professor John
Bessant,
University of
Exeter
Nick Ames
Supacat
Andrew Jupp
Smith &
Williamson
Keynote speaker
on Collaboration
Nick Jankel,
Wecreate
Andy Knutt,
Somerset Design
Enterprise
Partnership
Al Goodwin
Foot Anstey LLP
Chris Squires
EDF Energy

Somerset in Business Conference 2012
Agenda 08.30 – 13.20
� Delegate registration
� Welcome: Cllr Anne Fraser, Chair of Into Somerset
� Keynote speaker: Professor John Bessant -
Managing Knowledge Spaghetti – The New
Innovation Challenge
� Nick Ames, MD/Owner, Supacat - Innovation in
Practice
� Andrew Jupp, Director, Smith & Williamson - How to
Fund Innovation
� Q&As
� Mid-morning break -Tea, coffee and networking
� Nick Jankel, Founder of Wecreate - Opening Up:
Opportunities in the Age of Collaboration (Sponsored
by Business West)
� Andy Knutt, Somerset Design Enterprise
Partnership—Business Growth through Co-Creation
� Al Goodwin, Partner, Foot Anstey - Collaborate, Not
Elaborate
� Chris Squires, Procurement Manager, EDF Energy –
Supply Chain Opportunities Through Collaborative
Working: Hinkley Point C
� Q&As
� Lunch and Networking
Afternoon Workshops 14.20 - 15.20 (optional)
Workshop 1 — Marketing Your Business in the Digital
Age (Claire Sully, Tickbox Marketing )
Workshop 2 — Cloud Computing for Business (Dave
Watson, Indigo IT)
Workshop 3 — Innovative Thinking – Developing an
Agile Business Fit for the Future (Jason Loomes, South
West Manufacturing Advisory Service)
Workshop 4 — An Innovative Approach to Contracts
(Graham Potts, Wessex Commercial Solutions)
Workshop 5 — Innovation Development Workshop — A
Taster of Co-creation. (Richard Holt, Somerset Design
Enterprise Network & Core Business Design)
How to book
Online — Book online at www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
Phone—Call 01823 444924 & speak to the team
Email—Sue on events@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Post—Post an event flyer back to Equity House,
Blackbrook Business Park, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2PX
Event Sponsors
Roger Hall from the Open Innovation
Initiative said; The Open Innovation
Project is delighted to be sponsoring the
Somerset in Business Conference and
supporting the innovation theme.
Innovation and collaboration are key
drivers to business success; the exciting
agenda for the conference will ensure
that delegates will come away from the
event with raised awareness, new ideas
and through the workshops, practical
approaches for driving their businesses
forward. A thought provoking and
inspiring day is assured"
Paul Waller of Smith & William said; “Smith &
Williamson are delighted to be one of the main
sponsors of this leading business conference,
which is focused on supporting and advising
entrepreneurial, growth business of all sizes. We
look forward to working closely with the Somerset
Chamber of Commerce to make this event a great
success by stimulating ideas for innovation and
growth to the benefit of businesses across the
region.“
Greg Saunders, partner at Foot Anstey said: "Foot
Anstey is delighted to be able to support this
year’s Somerset in Business Conference. As a
business we are committed to the South West
and are confident that the conference will provide
a tremendous opportunity to showcase all
that Somerset has to offer.”
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A
ACCOUNTANCY
AC Mole & Sons Accountants
01823 624450
www.acmole.co.uk
AJM Accountancy Bookkeeping Ltd
01823 442189
www.ajmaccountancy.co.uk
Andika Partnership
01823 444682
www.andikapartnership
Albert Goodman
01823 286096
www.albertgoodman.co.uk
BJ Dixon Walsh Ltd
01823 462400
www.bjdixonwalsh.com
Eliana Sydes Limited
01823 216229
www.elianasydes.com
Francis Clark
01823 275925
www.francisclark.co.uk
Ivan Rendall & Co
01935 422793
www.rendalls.co.uk
Lentells Limited
01823 286274
www.lentells.co.uk
The Local Bookkeeper Wells
01749 372004
www.thelocalbookkeeper.co.uk
Milsted Langdon
01823 445566
www.milsted-langdon.co.uk
Monahans
01458 836810
www.monahans.co.uk
Old Mill Accountants
01749 343366
www.oldmillgroup.co.uk
Phillips Dinnes
01823 275300
www.phillipsdinnes.co.uk
Portal Tax Claims
07773 228331
www.portaltaxclaims.com
Quartz ABS Ltd
07891 636899
www.quartzabs.co.uk
Smith & Williamson
0117 3762000
www.smith.williamson.co.uk
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Chamber
SOMERSET
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Membership as of 6th April 2012. If you feel your
company has been place in an incorrect category or
your details need updating, Please let us know.
jennchidley@somerset-chamber.co.uk
ARCHITECTS
Prime Meridian
01749 346699
www.prime-meridian.co.uk
Andy Foster Architects
01935 473373
www.andyfosterarchitects.com
B
BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Ads Distribution Ltd (Costgard)
01460 282925
www.costgard.co.uk
Allbrooks Consultancy Ltd
01934 742410
www.allbrooks.web.officelive.com
Berry Rowan Consultants
01278 449845
www.berryrowan.com
Britanniacorp Ltd
01278 684595
www.bqc-network.com
Buckley Young Associates Ltd
01935 862292
www.buckleyyoung.com
Business Hat Ltd
01460 248450
wwwbusinesshat.co.uk
Careers EQ Ltd
01823 240018
www.careerseq.co.uk
Concentric Partners Ltd
01823 423352
www.concentricpartners.com
The Culture Exchange Ltd
07817 795089
www.thecultureexchange.com
Deborah Wilkes and Associates
01823 490606
www.deborahwilkes.co.uk
Emma Hubbuck Associates Ltd
07814 950476
www.peopleaddvalue.com
Energy Descent Limited
08081 004250
www.energydescent.co.uk
Hayne Consulting Ltd
01278 723538
www.hayneconsulting.com
John Pepper Consultancy Ltd
01823 325045
www.johnpepperconsultancy.com
KmG Management Consultants
01460 234581
www.kmgmanagement.com
The Langdon Partnership
08451 214710
www.langdonpartnership.co.uk
MJC Employee Benefits
01823 663174
www.mjcfp.co.uk
Perception Matters Ltd
01278 425799
www.perceptionmatters.com
Portfolio Directors Limited
01460 477774
www.portfoliodirectors.com
Raith Associates
01935 420400
www.raithassociates.co.uk
RDA Consultancy
(Rob Darch Associates)
07540 221072
www.rdaconsultancy.com
Rebel Publishing
01749 860100
www.spartangames.co.uk
Smith Oliver Consulting
01934 710017
www.smitholiver.co.uk
Access Performance Solutions
01823 353402
www.accessperformance.seamlessfus
ion.co.uk
The HSQE Department
01934 610168
www.thehsqedepartment.com
TIME Project
07730 814088
www.timeproject.co.uk
Touchline Consulting
08452 578578
www.touchlineconsulting.co.uk
Tsiolkovsky Solutions Ltd
07811 513052
www.tsiolkovsky.co.uk
Wessex Commercial Solutions
01935 385929
www.wessexcommercial.com
C
CHARITY
Age UK Somerset
08456 434709
www.ageconcernsomerset.org.uk
Fredericks Foundation
01823 680042
www.fredericksfoundation.org
National Trust
07919 695604
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
National Blind
Childrens Society
01278 764778
www.nbcs.org.uk
Piers Simon Appeal
01935 849160
www.pierssimonappeal.org
SaBRE South West
01823 254571
www.sabre.mod.uk
Somerset Community Foundation
01749 344949
www.somersetcf.org.uk
Somerset Rural Youth Project
01278 722300
www.syrp.org.uk
Somerset Sight
01823 366150
www.somersetsight.org.uk
Somerset Wildlife Trust
01823 652449
www.somersetwildlife.org
St John Ambulance
01278 726740
www.sja.org.uk/somerset
St Margaret Somerset Hospice
01823 365615
www.somerset-hospice.org.uk
Taunton Assoc For Homeless
01823 271326
www.tah.org.uk
CONSTRUCTION
A&R Contracting Limited
07811 210389
Avalon Surfacing & Construction
01458 241611
www.avalonsurfacing.com
BAM Construct UK Ltd
01179 448800
www.bam.co.uk
Bradfords Building Supplies
01935 845245
www.bradfords.co.uk
Brick Peers Limited
01749 683110
www.brickpeers.com
Hi-Reach Access
01793 766755
www.hi-reach.co.uk
IVM
07889 634237
www.knotweed.uk.com
JE Webber
07811 086940
Avalon Exterior Cleaning
01458 254131
www.stencil-tech.co.uk
Nicholas Morris Bricklaying Services
01934 842 261
Plant Force
01934 830034
www.plantforce.com
R G Spiller Ltd
01460 62881
www.rgspiller.com
Somerset Construction Training
Limited
01395 270769
www.somersetconstructiontraining.com
Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
01179 349214
www.willmottdixongroup.co.uk
D
DESIGN AND PRINT
Character Graphics
01823 279008
www.charactergraphics.co.uk
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email manager@somerset-chamber.co.uk or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk

Cognique
01458 448882
www.cognique.co.uk
Glyder Graphics and Print
01823 339411
www.glyder.org
Impact Design & Marketing
01823 332972
www.impactdm.co.uk
Ionriver
01749 813916
www.ionriver.com
JTDesign
01458 259252
www.jtcompletedesign.co.uk
MODA Design & Marketing
01823 601260
www.modadesign.co.uk
New Century Creative Design Ltd
01460 234941
www.newcenturydesign.co.uk
Oxygen Creative
01823 619095
www.oxygencreative.co.uk
Print Guy
01823 433514
www.printguyonline.co.uk
Quayshelfco 677 Limited
01749 330677
www.quayshelf.co.uk
Rockwell Printers
08000 640786
www.rockwellprinters.co.uk
Signs Express (Taunton)
01823 289366
www.signsexpress.co.uk
Thoroughbred Design & Print Ltd
01460 240773
www.tbdp.co.uk
E
ELECTRONICS
Aircool Systems Ltd
01278 691897
www.aircoolsystems.co.uk
BW Controls
Control Panel Manufacturer
01278 450909
www.bwcontrols.co.uk
Elecsis Ltd
01278 427374
www.elecsis.com
ENERGY
Coemi Wind Turbines Ltd
08703 831689
www.coemiwindturbines.co.uk
EDF Energy PATRON
01278 444600
www.edfenergy.com
EWS Solar Power Ltd
01458 251900
www.ews-solarpower.co.uk
Magnox Ltd Sites
01278 652461
www.magnoxsouthsites.com
Tincknell Green Energy
07584 518135
www.tincknellgreenenergy.co.uk
ENGINEERING
Aggregate Industries
01283 714434
www.aggregate.com
AgustaWestland PATRON
01935 702602
www.whl.co.uk
A M Sensors Ltd
01278 444650
www.amsensors.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
Damar Group Ltd
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil
01761 402060
www.damargroup.co.uk
Electro SW
01278 429229
www.electrosw.co.uk
Gary Gabriel Associates
Consulting Structural & Civil Engineers
01823 444900
www.ggauk.com
Giles Raymond Agriservices
Steel Fabrications
01963 210954
Manuflex Ltd
Sheet Metal Fabrications
01278 794004
www.manuflex.co.uk
Numatic International Ltd
Commercial Cleaning Equipment
01460 269341
www.numatic.co.uk
Powrmatic Ltd
UK HVAC Manufacturer
01460 53535
www.powrmatic.co.uk
Roger Bullivant Ltd
Piling/Foundations Specialists
07970 576724
Www.roger.bullivant.co.uk
Rotec Hydraulics Ltd
01823 337097
www.rotec.net
Seepex UK Ltd
01935 472376
www.seepex.com
Sewtech
01458 835 375
www.sewtech.co.uk
Smedegaard Pumps Ltd
01278 458686
www.smedegaard.co.uk
South West Galvanizers Ltd
Hot Dip Galvanizing
01363 774574
www.wedge-galv.co.uk
Taunton Fabrications Ltd
01823 324266
www.tauntonfab.co.uk
Unwin Safety Systems
01935 827758
www.unwin-safety.com
William Haley Engineering Ltd
01278 760591
www.haleyengineering.co.uk
F
FINANCE
NatWest Commercial Bank
01823 443935
www.natwest.com
Bank of England
01179 273909
www.bankofengland.co.uk
Barclays Business Banking
07755 546101
www.barclays.co.uk/businessbanking
Brook Financial Management Ltd
01460 259852
www.brook-financial.co.uk
Clydesdale Bank
01392 442519
www.cbonline.co.uk
Cooper Associates Ltd
01823 273880
www.cooperassociatesltd.com
Handelsbanken
07854 412764
www.handelsbanken.co.uk
HSBC Business - Somerset East
08455 838144
www.business.hsbc.co.uk
Lloyds TSB
01823 446614
www.lloydstsb.co.uk
London House Services
01934 863616
www.londonhouseinternational.com/
taunton
NatWest Bank
01749 676299
www.natwest.com
Pilgrim Financial Planning
01823 444079
www.pilgrimfp.co.uk
Positive Wealth Creation Ltd
01278 788646
www.pwcltd.co.uk
FOOD AND DRINK
A Taste Of Exmoor
01643 704289
www.atasteofexmoor.co.uk
The Bay Tree Food Company
01749 831705
www.thebaytree.co.uk
Cup of Tea Ltd
01761 239162
www.cupoftea.uk.com
Framptons Limited
01749 341000
www.framptons.ltd.uk
GerberEmig Group Limited
01278 441600
www.gerberjuice.com
John Gerard Wines
01300 320987
www.johngerardwines.co.uk
Magners GB Limited
01749 334000
www.magners.com
Oscar Mayer Foods
01460 63781
www.kraftbrands.com/oscarmayer
Somerdale International Ltd
01823 322180
www.somerdale.u-net.com
Styles Farmhouse Ice Cream
01984 640255
www.stylesicecream.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
Somerset West Business Against
Crime
07795 561290
www.swbac.org.uk
HM Prisons Bristol -
Business Development Unit
01173 723094
www.justice.gov.uk
Somerset County Council PATRON
01823 355661
www.somerset.gov.uk
The Rifles Taunton Office
01823 333434
www.the-rifles.co.uk
H
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
Avalon Leisure Ltd
01458 446878
www.avalonleisure.co.uk
Bow House Physiotherapy
01458 253388
www.bowhousephysiotherapy.co.uk
Habilis
01823 491490
www.habilis.co.uk
Nuffield Health
01823 286991
www.nuffieldhospitals.org.uk
Radiant and Healthy
01963 350163
www.radiantandhealthy.com
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email manager@somerset-chamber.co.uk or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
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Sah Sen Consulting
02032 897425
www.sahsenconsulting.co.uk
SASP
01823 653990
www.sasp.co.uk
SOH Vanilla
07967 193077
www.sohvanilla.co.uk
Somerset Care Group
01823 448150
www.somersetcare.co.uk
South West Reiki
08453 703839
www.southwestreiki.co.uk
C2 Safety Limited
01278 671995
www.c2safety.co.uk
Concept Products Ltd
01458 274020
www.conceptproductsltd.co.uk
Quality Safety Training Ltd
01626 366076
www.qualitysafetytraining.co.uk
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Somerset Safety
01823 282401
www.somersetsafety.com
HOSPITALITY AND
CONFERENCE
BCC Huntworth Somerset
01278 456545
www.bcch.co.uk
Bright* Productions
01823 339908
www.brightbluelight.com
Convections Ltd
01823 282679
www.convectionsltd-taunton.co.uk
Dillington House
01460 52427
www.dillington.com
Junction 24 Ltd
01278 662200
www.junction24ltd.co.uk
Kilver Court
01749 340410
www.kilvercourt.com
Quantock View
01823 729333
www.quantockview.co.uk
WST Enterprises Ltd
01823 328216
www.kings-taunton.co.uk
The Monks Yard
01460 200020
www.themonksyard.co.uk
Taunton School Enterprises
01823 349244
www.tauntonschoolevents.co.uk
Woodlands Castle
01823 444955
www.woodlandscastle.co.uk
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HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
At the Chapel
01749 814070
www.atthechapel.co.uk
Best Western Shrubbery Hotel Ltd
01460 52108
www.shrubberyhotel.com
The Castle at Taunton
01823 272671
www.the-castle-hotel.com
Clavelshay Barn Restaurant
01278 662629
www.clavelshaybarn.co.uk
Cleve Hotel & Spa
01823 662033
www.clevehotel.com
Express by Holiday Inn Ltd
01823 624000
www.hiexpress.com
The George Inn
01934 712124
www.thegeorgewedmore.co.uk
Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
01934 861123
www.hibristolairport.co.uk
Holiday Inn Taunton
01823 281680
www.holidayinn.com
Mint & Mustard
01823 619208
www.mintandmustard.com
Mount Somerset Hotel
01823 442500
www.mountsomersethotel.co.uk
The Old Vicarage
01278 458891
www.theoldvicaragebridgwater.com
Rookery Manor
08454 090909
www.rookery-manor.co.uk
Best Western Swan Hotel
01749 836300
www.swanhotelwells.co.uk
The Battleborough
Grange Hotel
01278 760208
www.thebattleboroughgrangehotel.co.uk
The Mendip Inn
01749 841703
www.mendipinn.co.uk
The Walnut Tree Hotel
01278 662255
www.walnuttreehotel.com
I
ICT/WEB
ADK Ltd
08456 026729
www.adkdesign.co.uk
Blueloop Ltd
01460 271055
www.blueloop.net
CETSAT Ltd
01935 826886
www.cetsat.com
CJ Systems Ltd
01823 478515
www.cjsystems.co.uk
Datamine International Ltd
01749 683350
www.datamine.co.uk
Eloquent Technologies
07766 900244
www.eloquent-technologies.net
Evosites
01823 278 500
www.evosite.co.uk
Higher Sites Ltd
01823 444442
www.highersites.co.uk
Intouch CRM
08453 109973
www.intouchcrm.co.uk
Kontrolit.net Ltd
01935 434734
www.kontrolit.net
Mark One Consultants
01935 411319
www.m1c.co.uk
Perspicuity
01935 385902
www.perspicuity.co.uk
Sitemakers Ltd
01458 253290
www.sitemakers.co.uk
Solutions AV
01458 252000
www.solutionsav.com
Somerset Web Services
01823 353760
www.somersetwebservices.co.uk
Ylem Ltd
01398 322000
www.ylem.co.uk
INSURANCE
Higos Insurance Services Ltd
01749 834799
www.higos.co.uk
Jelf Insurance Brokers Ltd
01823 365640
www.jelfgroup.com
Jo Pavey Insurance Services
01823 252198
www.jpinsurance.co.uk
Oxford House Insurance
01823 332648
www.ohis.co.uk
Towergate Risk Solutions
01823 625500
www.towergate.co.uk/taunton
WPA
01823 421800
www.wpa.org.uk
WPA (MCQ Ltd)
01934 748292
www.wpa.org.uk/philippamcqueen
L
LAW
Amicus Solicitors
01278 664060
www.amicuslaw.co.uk
Ashfords
01823 284444
www.ashfords.co.uk
Battens Solicitors
01935 846156
www.battens.co.uk
Beviss And Beckingsale
01460 269700
www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk
Clarke Willmott
01823 445202
www.clarkewillmott.com
Clerksroom - Taunton
08450 833000
www.clerksroom.com
David McCrum Ltd
01458 851530
www.mccrum.uk.net
Dickinson Corporate Services
01278 453116
www.dickinsoncorporateservices.co.uk
Dyne Drewett Solicitors
01935 813691
www.dynedrewett.com
Foot Anstey Solicitors
01823 625673
www.foot-ansteys.co.uk
Humphries Kirk LLP
01305 251007
www.hklaw.eu
Milford and Dormor
01460 55445
www.milfordanddormer.co.uk
Mogers LLP
01225 750000
www.mogers.co.uk
Nicholas Moore
01823 421903
www.nicholas-moore.co.uk
Pardoes Bevins Human
Resources Ltd
01935 411191
www.pardoesbevins.co.uk
Pardoes Solicitors
01278 457891
www.pardoes.co.uk
Porter Dodson
01823 625848
www.porterdodson.co.uk
Porter Dodson
01935 846735
www.porterdodson.co.uk
Future Law
08442 098500
www.siriusbusinesslaw.co.uk
LEISURE AND TOURISM
The Brewhouse Theatre
01823 274608
www.thebrewhouse.net
Butlins Skyline Ltd
01643 700501
www.butlins.com
Cleve Hotel and Spa
01823 662033
www.clevehotel.com
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email manager@somerset-chamber.co.uk or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk

Fleet Air Arm Museum
01935 842624
www.fleetairarm.com
Funtasia Entertainment Ltd
01935 414393
www.funtasiaentertainment.co.uk
Glastonbury Festival
01749 890254
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Glastonbury Abbey
01458 832267
www.glastonburyabbey.com
Haynes International Motor Museum
01963 442791
www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk
Latona Leisure Ltd
01934 750100
www.webbingtonhotelandspa.co.uk
Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity
Centre
01749 812307
www.millonthebrue.co.uk
Royal Bath West of England Society
01749 822200
www.bathandwest.co.uk
Somerset County Cricket Club
08453 371875
www.somersetcricketclub.co.uk
Taunton Vale Golf Club
01823 412220
www.tauntonvalegolf.co.uk
West Somerset Railway
01643 700384
www.West-Somerset-Railway.co.uk
Wincanton Racecourse
01963 32344
www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk
Yeovil Town Football Club
01935 423662
www.ytfc.net
M
MANUFACTURING
Cooper B-Line
01278 772600
www.cooperbline.co.uk
Griffin NuuMed Ltd
01458 210324
www.nuumed.com
Tact Enviro Ltd
01458 253395
www.tactltd.com
Terence Ball Kitchens
01984 624640
www.terenceballkitchens.co.uk
Thales Group PATRON
01963 372558
www.thalesgroup.com/uk
MARINE
Atlantas Marine
01935 426000
www.atlantasmarine.com
MARKETING AND PR
ADPR Ltd
01460 241641
www.adpr.co.uk
Hillgrove PR
01458 441215
www.hillgrovepr.com
Juice Images
01935 848593
www.juiceimages.com
QBallyhoo
01935 385907
www.qballyhoo.com
Redfront Projects Limited
01823 337522
www.redfrontprojects.com
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Richenda Oldham PR
01460 64717
www.info@ropr.co.uk
RSH Copywriting
01823 674167
www.rshcopywriting.co.uk
Rubix Solutions UK Limited
01460 281945
www.rubix-solutions.co.uk
Blackmore Vale Web Design Ltd
01963 824420
www.WestCountryMarketingSolutions.co.uk
SWM Marketing Ltd
01278 434231
www.swmconsulting.co.uk
Tickbox Marketing
01749 347315
www.tickboxmarketing.co.uk
The Writing Hut Ltd
01460 54182
www.thewritinghut.co.uk
MEDIA
chamber.co.uk
The Digital Film Company
08004 880321
www.digitalfilmcompany.com
Grace Productions
01935 385904
www.agraceproduction.com
Haynes Publishing Group
01963 440635
www.haynes.co.uk
Heart Somerset
01179 843200
www.heart.co.uk/westcountry
Mendip Media Ltd
08451 214702
www.mendipmedia.co.uk
Redpath Productions
08453 105725
www.redpathproductions.co.uk
O
OFFICE SERVICES
Aquastat Environmental Services
(InTime Group)
01934 811264
www.aquastat.co.uk
BT PATRON
www.bt.com
Bridgwater Communications
SW Ltd
01278 445952
www.bridgwatercommunications.co.uk
CF Business Solutions Ltd
01460 279550
www.cfsolutions.co.uk
DC Direct
01823 660002
www.dcdirect.co.uk
1st Office Equipment Ltd
01225 337600
www.1stofficegroup.co.uk
JAE Telemarketing Services
01935 315042
www.jaetelemarketing.com
M & J Bowers Ltd
08000 276255
www.mjbowers.co.uk
Paragon Laundry Yeovil
08458 732477
www.simplybetter.laundry.com
PBT International Ltd
01749 685686
www.pbtigroup.com
Rainbow International
01460 249004
www.rainbow-int.co.uk
Samson Office Supplies
01460 55000
www.samsonofficesupplies.co.uk
Scan Film or Store Limited
01935 479998
www.scan-film-store.co.uk
Service Point
01935 476688
www.servicepointuk.com
SDS Ltd
01278 724012
www.sdsltd.uk.com
P
PHOTOGRAPHY
Camelot Photographic Ltd
01963 34189
www.camelotphotographic.co.uk
Corbin O'Grady Studio
01823 662329
www.anitacorbin.co.uk
PLANNING SERVICES
Abacus Surveying Services Ltd
01297 561455
www.abacusrail.com
AB Heritage Limited
03333 440 206
www.abheritage.co.uk
Alchemilla Architects Ltd
01460 234149
www.alchemillaarchitects.co.uk
Clive Miller Associates Ltd
01458 252806
www.clivemillerassociates.com
Dickson Powell Partnership
01179 732431
www.dicksonpowell.co.uk
Lewis Brown Ltd
01823 667200
www.lewisbrown.co.uk
Mark Pollock Planning Ltd
07855 234979
www.markpollockplanning.co.uk
O2i Design Limited
01458 253050
www.o2idesign.com
Peter Brett Associates LLP
01823 445150
www.peterbrett.com
Slade Parry Chartered Surveyors
01935 422298
www.sladeparry.co.uk
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
AND AGENTS
Abbey Manor Group Ltd
01935 848502
www.abbeymanor.com
Bennett Residential Management
01823 366080
www.bennettlets.co.uk
London and Wharfedale
08702 409222
www.londonwharfedale.com
Long Sutton House
01458 241717
www.longsuttonhouse.com
Magna Housing Group Ltd
01305 214070
www.magna.org.uk
McKinlays Commercial
Property Consultants
01823 333391
www.mckinlayscommercial.co.uk
Stuarts Residential Limited
01749 672678
www.stuartsresidential.com
Summerfield Developments (SW)
01823 257961
www.summerfield.co.uk
TVB Properties Limited
01458 259525
www.1st-property.com
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email manager@somerset-chamber.co.uk or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk
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PROPERTY SERVICES
Daniels Global Services Ltd
0844 6696989
www.dgsworld.co.uk
George Snelling
07966 230740
www.georgesnelling.co.uk
Morgan Sindall Plc
01935 403700
www.morgansindall.com
Prioryfield House
01823 323363
www.prioryfield-house.co.uk
S+D Services
01460 221442
www.snaddservices.co.uk
SIMCO Ltd
01278 732796
www.simcopipes.co.uk
South West Ranger Services
07501 845399
www.southwestrangerservices.co.uk
R
RECRUITMENT
ABC Contract Services
02920 388757
www.abccontractservices.co.uk
Amberley Management Recruitment
01823 323363
www.amberleymanagement.co.uk
Blue Arrow Staffing Solutions
01278 444622
www.bluearrow.co.uk
GB Recruitment Services Ltd
01934 750993
www.gdrsuk.com
HR GO Recruitment (Wells) Ltd
01749 675400
www.hrgo.co.uk
Jobseekers Recruitment Ltd
01823 335674
www.job-seekers.co.uk
Morson International
01454 275660
www.morson.com
Red Berry Recruitment
01749 330630
www.redberryrecruitment.co.uk
Octopus Personnel
01935 385930
www.smartstartrecruitment.co.uk
RETAIL AND ONLINE
Brandon Tool Hire
01823 259501
www.brandonhire.co.uk
Clarks International
01458 842001
www.clarks.co.uk
Dickies
01761 419419
www.dickies-uk.co.uk
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FabOrganics
01823 450414
www.faborganics.co.uk
Fit & Furnish Ltd
01935 412811
www.fitandfurnish.co.uk
Hippychick Ltd
01278 434440
www.hippychick.com
Jual Branded Clothing Ltd
01278 661199
www.jual.co.uk
REALM Ltd - Clarks Village
01458 840064
www.clarksvillage.co.uk
S
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Bridgwater College
01278 455464
www.bridgwater.ac.uk
Richard Huish College
01823 320800
www.richuish.ac.uk
Somerset College
01823 366366
www.somerset.ac.uk
Strode College
01458 844476
www.strode-college.ac.uk
Yeovil College PATRON
01935 845437
www.yeovil.ac.uk
The Castle School
01823 274073
www.castleschool.co.uk
Heathfield Community School
01823 414168
www.heathfield.somerset.sch.uk
SKILLS AND TRAINING
Precept Optimum Performance
01458 259765
www.precept.uk.com
Academic Commercial Training
01823 326561
www.aactraining.co.uk
Action in Change
08456 890241
www.actioninchange.co.uk
Action Resources Ltd
01458 253442
www.actionresources.uk.com
Blake Training
01823 690042
www.blaketraining.co.uk
Chris Mitchell
01823 326562
Connect South West Limited
01823 692500
www.connectsw.co.uk
Cranford Training Ltd
01823 421140
www.cranfordtraining.co.uk
Estadia Ltd
08451 222963
www.estadia.co.uk
JaLee First Aid Training
08452 024107
www.jaleefirstaid.co.uk
Learning South West
01823 365447
www.learning-southwest.org.uk
MBA Safety & Training Ltd
01823 668526
www.mbasafety.co.uk
Peninsula Enterprise PATRON
08716 41 2119
www.peninsula-enterprise.co.uk
Pitman Training
01823 337350
www.pitman-training.com/taunton
Prospects Services Limited
01278 422301
www.prospects.co.uk
Reeve Nooney Partnership
01823 412034
www.reevenooney.com
Sanctus Training Ltd
01458 828555
www.sanctustraining.co.uk
Sandler Training (Wessex)
01935 315006
www.wessexsandler.com
Skills South East
08450 264298
www.skillssoutheast.co.uk
Sweetskills
01823 326682
www.sweetskills.co.uk
Wyatt-Jones Associates Ltd
08458 695431
www.wyatt-jones.com
T
TRANSLATION
Annette Hennessy Translations Ltd
01458 850918
www.ahtranslations.co.uk
TRANSPORT
All World Freight Ltd
01278 733600
www.all-world.co.uk
Berry Coaches(Taunton)Ltd
01823 331356
www.berrycoaches.co.uk
Bridge Tyres & Wheels
01823 334494
www.bridgetyres.co.uk
Bristol International Airport
01275 473627
www.bristolairport.co.uk
The Bristol Port Company
01179 820000
www.bristolport.co.uk
Charles Gee Bridgwater Limited
01278 683005
www.charlesgeegroup.com
Delivery Direct Logistics
01823 331999
www.delivery-direct.co.uk
F J Chalke
01963 34335
www.fjchalke.co.uk
Framptons Transport Services Ltd
01749 333400
www.framptons.co.uk
Gillards Transport Ltd
01823 698408
www.gillards-transport.co.uk
King Lifting Ltd
0117 9821121
www.kinglifting.co.uk
Taunton Jaguar
01823 414000
www.taunton-jaguar.co.uk
Western Logistics Limited
08451 222962
www.westernlogistics.co.uk
Wincanton
01249 710000
www.wincanton.co.uk
Zalda Ltd
01934 744220
www.zalda.co.uk
W
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Middleton Engineering Ltd
Recycling Baler Manufacturer
01458 860264
www.middletonengineering.co.uk
Perrys Recycling
01935 852023
www.perrys-recycling.co.uk
Viridor Waste (Somerset) Ltd
01823 624600
www.viridor-waste.co.uk
Not in the directory? Call 01823 444924, email manager@somerset-chamber.co.uk or visit www.somerset-chamber.co.uk

Next Events
Meet the Neighbours
Date: Wed 9th May
Time: 12.00
Venue: The Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne
Cost: Members £28.00 Non-Members £38.00
Food Provided: 2 Course lunch and coffee
Joint lunch with Dorset Chamber of
Commerce
Do you want to introduce your company to new contacts
over the border? It really is very easy, and this event
provides the perfect platform for you to raise the profile
of your business to others.
This joint venture with Dorset Business is now in its 4th
year - and at every previous event we have welcomed
approximately 60 companies from across both counties.
Numerous contacts have been made, and hundreds of
business cards exchanged which has no doubt led to
increased enquiries and sales for most companies.
You will get to network before, during and after lunch
and also hear from representatives of both Chambers
with updates on current issues directly facing
businesses at the time.
You can also bring along a colleague, or recommend to
a friend as we welcome anyone to come who is in
business, no matter size or sector !
Business to Business Dinner
Date: Tuesday 29th May
Time: 19.00
Venue: The Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton
Cost: Members £28.00 Non-Members £38.00
Food Provided: 3 Course meal and coffee
Our 40th Anniversary Business to Business
Dinner—Join us for this special event
We ask you to join us on this special occasion for a
relaxed evening of networking, over a 3 course dinner.
Over 2000 members have joined us to date to meet as
many new and valuable business contacts as possible.
We expect to greet around 60 plus delegates from
companies of all sizes and sectors from across the
county.
Put faces to names and explore new ideas and
opportunities in the company of likeminded business
people from across the county.
For more information on any of our events, including sponsorship opportunities,
please email the Sue on events@somerset-chamber.co.uk or call 01823 444924
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Somerset Chamber Events Calendar
For more information on our events, including sponsorship opportunities, please email Sue
Higgins on events@somerset-chamber.co.uk or call 01823 444924
Meet the Neighbours Wednesday 9th May Partner/Sponsor
Come and meet new business contacts from Dorset Chamber of Commerce
Time: 12.00 Venue: Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne Cost: Members £28.00 Non-Members £38.00
Somerset in Business Conference Thursday 17th May
‘Innovate to Succeed’
Now in its 6th year, this conference sees an inspiring line up of speakers.
Time: 08.30 Venue: Westlands Conference and Leisure complex, Yeovil Cost: £20.00
Business to Business Dinner Tuesday 29th May
Our 40th B2B dinner, come and join us for an evening of great networking
Time: 19.00 Venue: The Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton Cost: Members £28.00 Non-Members £38.00
Bank of England Breakfast Wednesday 20th June
What is the key issue adversely affecting the growth or success of your business?
Time: 12.00 Venue: Somerset County Cricket Ground Cost: Members £15.00 Non Members £20.00
Business Leader’s Dinner Tuesday 26th June - By invitation
A dinner specifically for Somerset's larger employers
Time: 19.00 Venue: Castle Hotel, Taunton Cost: Members £45.00
November
Dinner Thursday 19th January 2012
Business Start-Up Exhibition
EDF Energy
Open Innovation
Smith & Williamson
Foot Anstey
Sponsorship Available
A big thank you to sponsors and exhibitors who supported our recent business start-up exhibition in Bridgwater.
With special thanks to our speakers; Helen Bristol (Skibz), David Baker (Styles Farmhouse Ice Cream), Helen
Lacey (Red Berry Recruitment), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury Festival) and Alice Driscol (ADPR Ltd)
The exhibition saw over 150 people attend who were interested in starting up their own business or getting
support for a newly established business venture.
The Business Start-up Programme dates: May course starting on the 4th / June course starting on the 6th
David Baker of Styles
Farmhouse Ice Cream
Call 01823 444924 Email events@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Partner/Sponsor
Partner/Sponsor
Partner/Sponsor
Partner/Sponsor
Francis Clark Exhibitors Stand Busy Exhibition Hall Red Berry Recruitment
Stand with Helen Lacey