Alison has kindly contacted us to offer some free or low cost time for local businesses who may be struggling. This could be you, just be aware and seek help before things get out of hand. My name is Alison Fox and I have been a practising counsellor, psychotherapist...
Businesses that seek external advice or undertake formal training are more likely to improve their overall performance, but many prefer to take advice from trusted sources when presented with external challenges and opportunities. Delivered by Dorset Gateway in...
These are just a couple of our amazing Chamber members. Why not have an essential visit to them to stock up on tasty treats and maybe order your Sunday lunch for next week at the same time. Being organised is the new being lazy. Chamber members “Mixed” are...
The song that the video is edited to is an original. It has been written and composed by John West Weymouth a hugely respected and talented locally based folk musician We are sure you will all enjoy it as much as we do and it brightens up your day. Harvey M...
Leading South West law firm Battens Solicitors has today announced the appointment of Patrick Mears as Head of Commercial Property, Bath. Renowned for his considerable expertise in commercial law, servicing the Bath market for many years, Patrick will help focus and...
Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce comment on the tier decision and we also have comment from Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling WPCC President Craig Oakes commented on facebook: It is with some disappointment that we have to write that we will now...
Weldmar’s Light Up A Life 2020 Lighting up memories for those we miss Light up a Life is an opportunity for our community to come together to remember those who are sadly no longer with us, whether they were cared for by Weldmar or not. You can make a donation and...
The new Chickerell Food Bank opened on 18th November at Mary’s Place – Pantry, St Marys Church in North Square, Chickerell. Since opening the Food Bank has helped over 60 families and the requests for help are increasing. Each day people in Chickerell go hungry for...
It was great to have South Dorset MP Richard Drax with us at our Virtual Christmas lunch last week. He gave us an insight into what was happening at the sharp end of Government at the moment both with Brexit and our current coronavirus situation. He has also been kind...
CELEBRATING NOTHE FORT Over the last year Nothe Fort has worked hard to play a positive role in Weymouth. We are proud of our achievements and would like to celebrate our impact with you (please see report attached). This year the economic impact of Nothe Fort on the...
2020 has not been a great year for many and Hardy’s Pub in Dorchester and Chesil Radio have joined forces to bring some Christmas cheer to those who may be spending Christmas Day alone in Dorset. Glenn & Sarah from Hardy’s on Trinity Street, came up...
Dogwood is excited to announce it’s first campaign! We are offering a countdown to Christmas promotion – a discount equal to the number of days to go from our normal prices. The promotion starts 30th November with 25% discount off all Wills and Lasting...
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “The tougher restrictions are not surprising yet remain disappointing. “Inevitably there will be an impact on the local economy, especially in the hard-pressed hospitality sector. “We must now focus and divert all of...
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “There were some grim figures in the Chancellor’s statement which show just how brutal the impact of the COVID pandemic has been. “It is clear the economy will continue to be buffeted for some time to come, yet the...
President Craig Oakes talks of another annual event that happened without the razzmattazz. “It gives us great pleasure to congratulate two of our Chamber Members who were winners at the illustrious Dorset Echo industry awards 2020. (The Difficult Year) There...
Oxford Court, Cambridge Road studio – Tel: 01305 235900 Chamber members NETTL of Weymouth have produced an interesting article on this important part of retail, especially now. You could say so. As if turning a penny wasn’t already tough enough. We’re all wrestling...
Poole based i247 Group has asked Dorset Chamber for assistance as they want to buy from local established businesses for their in house Christmas gifts. They are looking at things that vary in price from £10-£100(max), to give out throughout the month of December....
Dorset Gateway, Dorset LEP’s business growth hub, is refreshing its Business Directory and invites the region’s business community, of all sizes and in any sector, to register and feature on their free online platform. In an effort to further support small...
Nothe Fort are delighted to announce that, in partnership with We Are Weymouth UK and The North Pole, Nothe Fort will become a training academy for elves this December. After weeks of zoom meetings with representatives from the North Pole and Weymouth BID, we shall be...
Welcome to another new harbourside business opening and amazingly during this second Lockdown time. Soon to be if not already Chamber members Ebike Cafe at Deheers have moved into the recently restored and refurbished Victorian warehouse style building on custom house...
Chamber members Dorset County Hospital Charity has launched a Christmas appeal to raise funds to support patient care and staff wellbeing over the winter. Simon Pearson, head of DCH charity, said: “Christmas is a time for caring and giving. With your support,...
Employee Fundraising: Christmas Jumper Day 2020 Please support Weldmar Hospicecare and wear a Christmas Jumper to work on Friday 11th December and donate £2 to Weldmar! We’d love to post a photo of you on social media on the day too, and will tag in where you work (to...
Nothe Fort are preparing an application to Dorset Council for a 3 year organisational revenue grant. It is just 3 questions long to spend 30 seconds filling it in. This funding has traditionally been given to the same cultural organisations across Dorset (but not...
Prepare now for the new rules with the EU. https://www.gov.uk/transition VAT-registered businesses in Great Britain trading with the EU and/or rest of the world have received this letter to remind them to prepare now and give the actions they need to take to continue...
President Craig welcomed all attendees at the Chamber breakfast meeting last Tuesday, and went on to emphasise the proven importance of all businesses working together. Members discussed various issues such as: Mary from The Old Dive Centre on the plans for more...
Laurie Whyte from CM Energy presented at the recent Chamber online meeting with a great deal of information on the industry and how he can ease the path to reduced energy bills and sorting your energy supplier for you. Laurie is a relaxed easy going Australian, now...
You may have heard of Movember; an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. In October of last year, we lost a much beloved...
The UK transition: time is running out There are new rules for businesses and citizens from 1 January 2021. https://www.gov.uk/transition Brexit Update 2 November 2020 by Camilla Call, Brexit Advisor, DCCI The UK-EU negotiations are still progressing, but we...
Citron Hygiene provide a a selection of guidance posters, which range from basic hand washing techniques to waste segregation advice. The posters are available in PDF format and free to download. We would encourage you to use these posters and place them strategically...
Join Dorset Chamber Connect Next Wednesday, 28 October, Dorset Chamber is holding a Chamber Connect online networking event. This is open to Members and Non-Members to connect and #getbusinessdone This is event is kindly sponsored by our Business Partners A One...
Battens Newsletter Keeping you up to date Welcome to our Battens Solicitors newsletter. In this issue we cover a range of articles from mediation to protecting your digital assets. We hope there will be something of interest for you: To find out more about any of the...
This article from Albert Goodman Accountants looks at how the Job Support Scheme (JSS) works and who can benefit, based on the JSS Factsheets issue up to 13 October 2020. Further guidance is expected in the coming weeks which may supersede some of the contents below....
Business in Dorset are being urged to prepare for Brexit whether there is a free trade agreement with the EU or not. The Dorset Chamber says it is particularly pressing for importers and exporters to have the correct paperwork in place. The Chamber – the county’s...
Thursday was due to be the day we heard whether a deal had been agreed or if we were going to walk away, instead Boris Johnson said he would see out the European Council before making this decision and the EU offered a two-week extension to the trade talks. Conclusion...
Dorset Echo Eat Out To Help Out! It is time for our readers to nominate in the Dorset Echo’s new competition sponsored by Brewery Square, to find the best venue to eat out at in our circulation area. We want you to nominate your favourite venue, including restaurants,...
Thursday October 15th, 2pm BST Schema Markup is code that you put on your website to help search engines return more informative results. Learn how to boost your SEO using Schema Markup by joining us on our next free live webinar. Book my space Demand for SEO has...
Welcome to the bulletin for SafeWise partners, funders and supporters. Thank you for your involvement and support for SafeWise in whatever form it takes. Any questions? Email: info@safewise.org Exciting news… a message from the chief executive “I hope that...
Successful South Coast IT Managed Services and Communications Group, IT Support 365, is delighted to announce the appointment of Glenn Ward as Managing Director. Glenn Ward brings with him 30 years of leadership experience and knowledge of the IT industry. He cut his...
The past week saw an exchange of bills between the House of Lords and House of Commons on matters close to a lot of people’s hearts; agriculture and immigration. Updated guidance for the new border operating model was published which covers businesses and passengers...
News from Weldmar by Fiona Hansford I hope that September has been a good month for you all and not too challenging with trying to forward plan in these very uncertain times – I think we could all do with a crystal ball! At Weldmar, September would have usually seen...
Battens Solicitors are pleased to welcome Adam Hillier to their Private Client Team. This new appointment comes at a time of increased demand for private client services, such as writing of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Adam joins Battens as a Senior Associate...
The Battens Charitable Trust is continuing to support performing arts charity, Dorchester Arts, with a £4500.00 donation. For the past 30 years, Dorchester Arts has engaged tens of thousands of people in a wide variety of arts events – from huge outdoor events to...
Louise Matthews of Perceptions has published a resume of this report. On the October 6th 2020, the Office for National Statistics released their report providing data and analysis on seaside and other coastal towns in England and Wales. Whilst the report is...
What was scheduled to be the final round of formal UK-EU negotiations concluded last week with significant gaps remaining; however, the two sides are said to have fresh hope that an agreement can be reached so have scheduled a further month of talks. We heard of a...
Matt Delaney of Westfield School is asking for your help with videos to talk about skills for working life for students. If anyone is able to do a video please could they be sent to Matt Delany. “As part of the Careers curriculum we have visitors coming into the...
The fear and uncertainty around Covid is affecting employee engagement; so what can we do to improve the resilience of our workforce? Read Julia Calleja’s full LinkedIn article Business Development Lead at LiveWell Dorset 11 articlesFollow Please join me for the...
A new scheme is being launched in Dorset for ambitious business leaders to grow their companies and boost the local economy. The Peer Networks Programme will bring directors and senior managers from SMEs together in small groups for a series of sessions over the next...
Brexit Update 21 September 2020 by Camilla Call, Brexit Advisor Informal talks continued 14 September onwards with the Internal Market Bill overshadowing events, with calls from the EU and key figures in the UK for it to be scrapped. The issue lies in that while the...
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “Many firms will welcome the new measures announced today although some may be concerned that they will miss out. “A crunch point was inevitable with the end of the furlough scheme and the Chancellor is correct to place...
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “We are at a critical point in the fight against coronavirus. “The new measures will be a concern for some sectors of business but clearly action needed to be taken to get to grips with the escalation of the virus....
Formal talks for round eight of the UK-EU negotiations began 8 September and while relations were already tense, news of the Internal Market Bill reportedly breaking the withdrawal agreement made things a whole lot worse, risking trust in Britain and the collapse of...
A message from Dorset Chamber Dear Colleague, I trust you are well and your returning to work plans are coming together. The Kickstart Scheme is a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality 6-month work placements for young people aged 16-24....
WILL YOU BE FULLY PREPARED FOR CHANGES TO IMPORT VAT POST BREXIT? About this Event https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brexit-changes-to-the-treatment-of-import-vat-tickets-119089647341 With the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 there are likely to be...
Chamber Junior Vice President Rick Simmonds has started his own business venture and we wish him every success, in fact, we know Rick well enough to know he will be successful! VERBU, HELPING YOU FIND YOUR VOICE. ON-AIR, ONLINE AND IN PERSON Communication Coach Rick...
**OPEN TO ALL** Online event information and to register here Wednesday 16 September 0950 -1130 Doing Business with Central Government and Local Authorities, sponsored by Bidbetter This online event, in partnership with the Dorset Chamber, Cabinet Office, Dorset...
Brexit Update 1 September 2020 by Camilla Call, Brexit Advisor Ahead of formal talks resuming 7 September, informal discussions for round eight of the UK-EU negotiations has already started and we’re hearing lots of noise in the media. Particular tabloids are focusing...
Businesses needing boardroom level marketing strategy and award-winning PR and content creation will now be able to get the best of both worlds, as two Dorset businesses team up. Louise Matthews from Perceptions Marketing Solutions and Catherine Bolado from Jurassic...
WPCC member Sean Cooper of Weyfish was delighted to receive a visit from two MP’s, said Sean “We were delighted to be approached by the Cabinet Office to host a visit by the Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg & our local MP Richard Drax to...
Partnership Bulletin – August 2020 Welcome to our bulletin for SafeWise partners, funders and supporters. Thank you for your involvement and support for SafeWise in whatever form it takes. Any questions? Email: info@safewise.org Thank you… a message from...
The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), the UK’s leading and most influential regular business survey, opens today for Quarter 3 and we ask all Dorset businesses to complete the survey. Globally regarded as a highly accurate barometer of the...
Two WPCC members join forces for the The Dorset Food and Drink (DF&D) Mini Pop up Market coming back to the Nothe Fort, Weymouth on Sunday 30 August from 11-4! With events off the menu for 2020, Dorset Food & Drink continue to support and promote their...
Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of accomplished Solicitor, Caroline Parker, joining the Private Client Team based in Battens’ Yeovil office. Caroline completed her Law degree and LPC at the University of Plymouth. She decided to pursue a...
The Battens Charitable Trust has donated £250 to support SafeWise’s new digital operating model to serve all Dorset and South Wiltshire. SafeWise provide realistic and immersive learning experiences to equip visitors with the skills, knowledge and confidence to live...
Brexit Update 17 August 2020 by Camilla Call, Brexit Advisor In contrast to the last few weeks, this week’s round-up is quite light on updates in advance of round seven of negotiations taking place 19 and 20 August. 11 August we heard of a surprising reason for trade...
Dorset Chamber is assisting with a Supply Chain event for the works being carried out at Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals. The online event is Friday 21 Aug 2020 at 10:00. Integrated Health Projects (IHP – Joint venture between Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd and Vinci...
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, the only charity in the county supporting both children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities. Would you consider having one of their cashless collection pots in your business to gather a few...
Brexit Update 10 August 2020 by Camilla Call, Brexit Advisor This week’s update focuses on the findings from the study into collective uncertainty from Brexit driving UK emigration alongside the soon to be introduced points-based immigration system. Both of these...
Community Engagement Weymouth train station will see some significant improvements as part of this project by transforming the train forecourt into a more welcoming and user-friendly place for visitors and residents of the town. The Weymouth Station Gateway project...
Chamber members that trade goods anywhere in the world, are affected by new border controls that start when the EU Transition period ends will mean that you MUST prepare NOW for change. Dorset Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the British Chambers of Commerce,...
A postcard from one of the UK’s last ‘proper’ seaside towns Photo credit: Getty Weymouth is finally back in business Lottie Gross, travel writer with PR support from our member In The Bag PR 30 JULY 2020 • 12:46PM With the mercury rising,...
New members from the Department of Work and Pensions encourage members to find out how they can help business. Jobcentre Plus Support for Schools: To help prevent young people becoming NEET, JCP support for schools was announced in the 2015 Budget. • Build a more...
Brexit Update 27 July 2020 by Camilla Call, DCCI Brexit Advisor The past week saw another round of negotiations conclude with limited progress and a reminder from the EU’s Chief Negotiator that time is running out so it must not be wasted. On 21 July we heard via the...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic Weymouth Business Improvement District (BID) has kicked off a summer marketing project to promote Weymouth and responsibly increase visitor footfall in the town centre. WPCC member, Claudia Webb, COO of Weymouth BID, noted that...
The Show WILL Go On! Made to Measure Productions and Weymouth Pavilion (WPCC members) are delighted to announce a new partnership with Weymouth’s premiere Heritage Attraction – The Nothe Fort (WPCC members) – allowing their record-breaking summer pantomime ‘Pirates of...
Chamber sponsors our member Air FM 107.2 Proms event Prom on the AIR happened between 18:00 until 22:00 on 107.2 FM and via a live video stream on Twitch. Due to the lockdown restrictions, many school leavers across the world will be unable to celebrate the end of...
WRAP – Wellbeing, Reset and Advance Programme Weymouth Chamber Members Rebecca Bevins HR and New Leaf announce a new collaboration to provide an outplacement package which puts wellbeing at the heart of the service. With Citizens Advice receiving calls every two...
Like all activities, Weymouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets had to stop meeting physically mid-March. However, they’ve continued to undertake virtual parade nights and lessons via Zoom and Google Classroom but were missing their community activity work. Whilst the...
Business leaders in Dorset have charted a course for a post-COVID-19 recovery that champions investment in skills, young people, infrastructure and low-carbon solutions. An upbeat Zoom conference – one of Dorset Chamber’s new Business Leaders’ Events – produced many...
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “The Chancellor’s ‘meal deal’ summer statement has given plenty of food for thought. “Although the ‘eat out to help out’ giveaway will grab the headlines, the most important focus of this announcement was about jobs....
AA COVID Confident The AA’s scheme supports the hospitality industry in re-establishing and rebuilding consumer confidence as parts of the UK come out of lockdown. It’s a FREE scheme and open to all hospitality establishments that pass the AA’s criteria....
The following information is provided by Dorset Skills Support for the Workforce from Serco. “As part of the Skills Support for the Workforce & Redundancy (SSW/SSR) project, Serco are funding a virtual workshop aimed at those people who have skills and...
Welcoming customers back to the high street! Dorset Council and Wessex FM are excited to work together to help promote local Dorset businesses as we reopen our high streets. This project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and HM Government and is free...
Dorset Chamber have supplied the results of the Q2 Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) by the British Chambers of Commerce. 7,700 firms across the UK contributed to the survey. The QES is regarded as the UK’s largest independent business survey and an accurate barometer...
DJ Property of Weymouth has recently acquired the former Kingdom Hall, which adjoins the Old Town Hall on Weymouth’s historic High West Street, one of the towns oldest streets. High West Street is located on the Weymouth side of the Town Bridge which historically...
New Chamber Member – Weymouth Bay Reflexology If you’ve been struggling with stress during lockdown, Rowena Gledhill, reflexologist at Weymouth Bay Reflexology has just the solution you need – you can snap up a FREE online consultation by visiting...
Recently joined Chamber members Dorset food and Drink have opened up with their first market since lockdown. “It’s been a while, so with lockdown easing measures in place it was fantastic to catch up with producers at the Sherborne Independent Market. Social...
Dorset Chamber has hailed a personal message of support from the Queen today as a ‘huge morale boost’ for business. She praised the business support organisation for the contribution it is making with fellow chambers in helping firms, championing trade and rebuilding...
New members Light FX UK have been busy over the last few weeks working with the NHS and our members Medisave to deliver some eye-catching visuals on their buildings. The NHS permitted us to project huge messages of support on to both Dorchester and Yeovil Hospitals. ...
Nothe Fort launches Dorset LEP backed crowdfunding campaign to support reopening “We need to reopen. We need to be safe.” https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/nothe-fort-we-need-to-be-open Nothe Fort in Weymouth has launched crowdfunding campaign at midday today. Its aim...
CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME ———- download the pdf AG1435 Flexible Furlough Scheme The Job Retention Scheme (JRS) ends on 30 June 2020 and will be replaced by the Flexible Furlough Scheme (FFS). The FFS will enable previously furloughed staff to...
It’s been a tough time for us all during this Lockdown and Chesil Radio has been there throughout this difficult time keeping people updated with everything in the South and South West Coastal Counties on our online not-for-profit radio station. With the local news...
Our new member Edmundson Electrical have made a generous start to their membership : Business members will all be looking to return back to work safely ensuring the wellbeing of their staff and customers when opening their doors and maintaining those safeguards for...
Weymouth College is pleased to share with you that Ofsted have confirmed Weymouth College’s ‘Good’ provider grade some 5 years after we attained our first ‘Good’ grade. It is a fabulous achievement and massively important for the College’s staff, apprentices and...
One of the UK’s top business leaders has praised Dorset Chamber members for helping to directly influence Government coronavirus policy. Dr Adam Marshall, who is director general of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said concerns raised by Dorset firms had...
Subject to any subsequent announcements the plan is to reopen the studio from 15th June. Guidelines and practices have been put into place to allow the safe social distancing working in the studio and health/safety issues have been addressed. The studio is quickly...
RPG Newsletter Plus Pricing & Market Movement May 2020 Welcome to new member Carole Stainforth from Regency Purchasing Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-stainforth-89031617/
Blanchards Bailey present online, use this link: In this free webinar, our HR and Employment experts will be tackling a range of issues relating to businesses easing out of lockdown and returning to a “new normal”, as well as Health and Safety requirements and...
Campus may be temporarily closed so we can’t show you around in person – but you can still join us for our Virtual Open Day – 6th June – take an online campus tour, get details on all our courses, see what our current students have been doing, make an online course...
Members here are offering individual and online counselling and advice Alison Fox Counselling Services Dorset The ethos of my business is and always will be, to give a minimum of 10% of my time, free of charge, to people who are experiencing difficulties, with their...
Skills for life charity SafeWise is calling for local people – especially children – to help create an exciting new virtual learning village this summer. The virtual village aims to provide realistic and immersive learning experiences to equip visitors...
Albert Goodman Accountants have constant new guidance on Linked In and twitter, as well as their own website. We have the following webinar links here: Albert Goodman Charity-Webinar-Slides-5-May-2020 Albert Goodman Business Webinar slides 20 April AG guidance for...
Gov.uk have issued guidelines for employers on the return to work. Food retailers and food markets, hardware stores, garden centres (from Wednesday 13 May) and certain other retailers can remain open. Other businesses can remain open and their employees can travel to...
Susie Jeffcott from the Westfield School is seeking guidance from employers as to what skill set was needed in order for students to gain employment (part time, full time, voluntary). “I wondered if there were any employers who could spare a bit of time to give...
At present the Weymouth branch is opening for the following trading hours: Monday 09:00 – 12:00 Tuesday 09:00 – 12:00 Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 Thursday 09:00 – 12:00 Friday 09:00 – 12:00 Saturday 09:00 – 12:00 However the above hours are reviewed weekly and will be...
DIVERSIFICATION- more businesses change their ways to cope. From our members the Dorset Echo: If you like pina coladas… you can get them delivered right to your door. A Weymouth cocktail bar has brought smiles to many faces in more ways than one. Like many...
Our member Mickey Jones of DJ Property has advised us that one of his clients has a supply of face masks. Neil Foster from Gavan Catering Supplies says; “I have a large consignment of FFP1 Face Masks in the business which are certificated to the required...
WE NEED YOU KNOB NOSHERS! Dorset Knob Festival returns with virtual eating contest from Dorset Tea – in aid of Weldmar Hospice Another bank holiday in lockdown is fast approaching and Dorset Tea, in conjunction with Dorset Knob Festival, is offering some good clean...
LOCAL WEYMOUTH PUB GETS READY TO CELEBRATE VE DAY BY DELIVERING HOMEMADE CREAM TEAS As the country gets ready to celebrate VE Day on Friday 8th May, The Marquis of Granby based in Weymouth has decided to offer a takeaway delivery service of homemade cakes and cream...
Honey Asset Finance is expanding and taking on a new Director Zach Mort who will be focusing on supporting the local business with both finance and re finance opportunities in this uncertain time. Demand across the business has been strong with many of our client...
An outline of steps taken to support the fisher community here at Weyfish by Sean Cooper. “Week Commencing 16th March Bob and I invited all the local Weymouth harbour boats who regularly land to us to attend a meeting where we outlined Weyfish’s plans and...
FREE ECHO ADVERTISING HERE WessexFM has a Coronavirus message board: https://www.wessexfm.com/listings/coronavirus-messages/ This allows for businesses to announce what they’re doing (very much like the tea and cakes idea) but also supports charities and individuals...
Disputes affecting property, whether commercial, residential or agricultural, can be stressful, costly and very often, unnecessarily acrimonious. By following these five practical tips from the outset, our litigation team has found that the majority of property...
Julia Calleja from our members LiveWell Dorset has the following tips in her link to her latest article. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/back-normal-julia-calleja The article is a precursor to a short half hour presentation which I hope will help companies look forward...
Since planning permission was granted back in late 2019, work to transform the former Sharky’s play centre on Custom House Quay into a restaurant and apartments has been moving forward in earnest under the stewardship of Mickey Jones, his team at DJ Property, RBstudio...
The Battens Charitable Trust have donated over £25,000 to local foodbanks, NHS hospitals and the volunteer NHS service Yeovil Freewheelers all based in the South West. All three services have received an unprecedented high demand amid the corona virus crisis. It is no...
Self – isolating as you’re over 70 or in an at-risk group? Know some who is and they’re wondering how to get their pet food supplies over the coming months? WPCC members – The Pet Experience extended free delivery service for Weymouth, Portland...
A message from WPCC member Fiona Hansford of Weldmar, “What is keeping me focussed at the moment is the huge impact that this is all having on both our services and our income. Not only have we had to make changes to ensure that covid-19 stays out of the hospice...
A multi-award-winning recruitment firm has pledged to help the Dorset Chamber bang the drum for the county’s businesses. Mploy Staffing Solutions has taken on a new role with the chamber – the county’s voice of business – as a Platinum Business Partner. The expanding...
Taking care of our wellbeing at this time is more challenging than ever, yet also more important than ever. As we all adopt to this new way of life, it’s imperative we look after ourselves and our workforce. We and our employees may be tired, burdened with isolation,...
Dorset Chamber has urged businesses to take full advantage of the government support on offer to survive Covid-19. It has warned that the financial impact of the pandemic has already become severe with a huge number of enquiries flooding in as the crisis deepens. The...
As reported in the Dorset Echo Weldmar Hospicecare has shut all retail sites following the Prime Minster’s announcement on Monday and cancelled all events until the end of May. It says it’s ‘deeply concerned’ about how it will raise the £18,000...
WPCC members Dorset County Hospital Charity has launched an appeal for financial support for the most important individuals at the hospital in the ongoing fight against Covid-19. To donate to the DCH Chartiy Covid-19 appeal visit...
Here is a really important notice from one of our Chamber Members. The fishing community need help and are of course business owners in their own right. A lot of them land their catch to Weyfish “Weyfish remains open 7 days a week. We are determined to remain open to...
Employment Advice Team There is such a thing as a free lunch Tuesday 24 March – Mansion House, Yeovil Thursday 26 March – The Gamekeeper, Charminster Employment law update – a review of developments in 2019 and what’s to come in 2020 In this session Dawn...
Weldmar’s annual Jurassic Coast Challenge! Stretching across the spectacular coastline of Dorset, Weldmar’s 13 mile or 26 mile trek. Register here. Starting at Durdle Door, our 26 mile trekkers will walk along the Jurassic coastline where at Worth Matravers the 13...
Dorset Chamber has urged businesses to take action to prepare for the potential impact of the coronavirus. It called for firms to consider contingency plans so they are ready for a wider outbreak or if the disease develops into a pandemic. The Chamber, Dorset’s...
Managing Director of Wessex FM, Rick Simmonds, is braving his second Virgin Money London Marathon this April in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare. He says “it’s been nine years since the last time I ran the marathon, and a lot has changed in my life over that time, including...
Highly acclaimed Sarah Ali Choudhury, “The Curry Queen” cut the red ribbon at Dream Cottages’ new Swanage Office on Friday 14th February at 8 The Square. The event was MC’d by Andrew Fleming the Swanage Town Crier. Guests included Swanage Mayor, Councillor Mike...
Weymouth College Careers Fair Thursday 5th March 2020 12.00pm – 7.30pm An invitation for businesses to join One Future, a careers event at Weymouth College Outline of the day: Arrival: 11.15 – 12.00pm: Exhibitors to park in the college car park. Day Event: 12.00 –...
KAPOW! New for 2020! Have you got what it takes to be a Hospice Hero? Starts: 3rd May 2020 – 11:00 AM The KAPOW! course challenges you to run, climb, slide, duck and dodge as you take on our TEN unique obstacles. If you think you’re up to the challenge book your...
The One Health Consortium and sponsor Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership are organising the UK’s first OH20: Aquaculture Expo at Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, in March 2020. This fully-funded event provides a showcase for green/clean commercial UK...
Sarah Ali Choudhury, “The Curry Queen” will be cutting the red ribbon at Dream Cottages’ new Swanage Office on Friday 14th February at 8 The Square from 2pm. Joining her as MC will be Andrew Fleming the Swanage Town Crier and the “Dream Team.” The new office is the...
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “We must hit the ground running as soon as we leave the EU. “Businesses in Dorset tell us they have had a strong start to the year and are looking forward to the future with confidence. “The Government has a once in a...
Weymouth Food Festival is coming to Lodmoor Country Park on Saturday the 1st (10 am – 7 pm) and Sunday the 2nd (10 am – 5 pm) of August 2020. Featuring a variety of artisan food/drink producers, arts and craft vendors, a live music stage, an events arena...
Battens Solicitors report on on immigration employment issues Confederation of British Industry finds uncertainty about the new immigration system is causing big concerns for businesses. An article in the EIN highlighted the concerns recently; “The Confederation of...
Businesses Download our Business Support Booklet (1MB) for all the details of how your business can support Weldmar Hospicecare! As well as raising vital funds and awareness for our charity, supporting Weldmar Hospicecare in your place of work can bring many benefits...
Battens Solicitors are praising the work and devotion of family law specialist, Gareth Bishop. In recognition of his dedication to his clients and to Battens, Gareth has been promoted from Associate to Senior Associate. Gareth joined Battens as a trainee Solicitor in...
Weymouth HR Breakfast Forum Forum Topic: HR Case Studies An open breakfast event for HR Managers and business owners sponsored by Battens Solicitors and Rubicon Recruitment Group. Led by Dawn Gallie, Head of Employment at Battens the session will be fully interactive...
Big announcement from Chamber Members and locally founded company Medisave. Rather than thinking about moving they intend to extend their already pretty large premises and remain firmly within Weymouth & Portland. “This is fantastic news”, said WPCC...
Businesses hailed a landmark 70th anniversary year for the Dorset Chamber when the organisation held its annual meeting. Nearly 60 members – a record number in recent years – packed the event when officers were elected and the organisation’s ambitious business plan...
It has now become a tradition for local commercial property developer DJ Property, to donate at Christmas rather than sending Christmas cards to hundreds of valued customers and suppliers. Chief Executive, Mickey Jones now prefers to say “Merry Christmas” in a...
SafeWise have now taken delivery of a police car, Coastguard vehicle, double decker bus, family car, substation and powerlines, beach and railway track. Huge thanks to Dorset Police, Coastguard, First Bus (above left, visited by Dorset Council Cabinet...
The Charitable Trust of Battens Solicitors, one of the South West’s leading law firms, has donated more than £40,000 this year to a variety of different local charities and organisations across Somerset and Dorset, including: Yeovil Hospital Charity, Yeovil Heartbeat,...
At the December meeting of the Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, members received a presentation from Mickey Jones, CEO of DJ Property who introduced a brand-new business leaders’ advisory group which has been created to advise on key economic growth...
Business people have volunteered to act as mentors to help transform the lives of disadvantaged youngsters in Dorset. They signed up for the scheme to offer guidance to young people in care, which is the first initiative to be organised under the Dorset Chamber’s new...
Dorset-based skills for life charity SafeWise is delighted to announce IT Support 365 as a new Silver Sponsor in a deal worth £10,000. The new partnership follows a Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce business breakfast event at SafeWise Weymouth where IT...
Here at MKM, we offer local businesses your own cash account for your employees to use, in return your employees get preferential rates on our full range of products, Landscaping, Plumbing and Heating, Electrical, Kitchens and Bathrooms. To be able to qualify for this...
Christmas Hamper Campaign Why not make Weldmar Hospicecare a part of your festivities this Christmas? Our Christmas Hamper campaign is an easy way to raise money for your local hospice: Find a suitable box (perhaps an empty hamper or just any cardboard box wrapped in...
Seats are still available for this wonderful event at The Pavilion. Your host on the night will be President of the Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce Craig Oakes. Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting children & young people...
Last month our new member Nicki Cattel attended an award ceremony in Manchester. Nicki had been nominated and got through to the final 3 for Outstanding Trichologist of the year (Newcomer). It was judged on how a Newly Qualified Trichologist (under 5 years experience)...
As we approach Halloween and Half Term holidays there may be some Chamber members planning some events/promotions to make the most of the influx of visitors Halloween Events Listings invitation to members to add their events to the list on Love Weymouth There’s no...
The Mayor and Mayoress of Chickerell, Cllr Jeff Mogg and Mrs Mollie Mogg, welcomed dignitaries from all over Dorset and surrounding area to a Chickerell Civic Day on Friday 13th September. The day was hosted and organised by Chickerell Town Council, part of which...
Three new recruits will help Dorset skills for life charity SafeWise roll out new programmes to wider audiences as it continues with ambitious development plans for its learning villages in Bournemouth and Weymouth. Experienced teacher Sue Sharpe has been appointed as...
PRESS RELEASE 20TH SEPTEMBER 2019 BLUEBIRD COACHES TO HOST AN OPEN DAY TO CELEBRATE 95 YEARS IN BUSINESS Award winning Bluebird Coaches are hosting an Open Day on Sunday 29th September at Weymouth Football club grounds to celebrate 95 years in business. The Open Day...
Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of Caron Abbott to their residential property team, joining as a Conveyancing Executive based in the Sherborne office. Caron’s legal career began by becoming an administrator straight from school and soon...
Weymouth HR Breakfast Forum Forum Topic: Dealing with menopause in the workplace An open breakfast event for HR Managers and business owners sponsored by Battens Solicitors and Rubicon Recruitment Group. The session will focus on dealing with menopause in the...
SafeWise gave massive thanks to fellow Chamber member MKM Building Supplies for donating over £1000 of building supplies. https://www.facebook.com/SafeWiseWeymouth/videos/2593170777411753/?t=12 It’s just about everything we need right now for developing even...
Uniting Weymouth and Portland Heritage Launch Exciting Project! Weymouth Museum, the Nothe Fort and Portland Museum were awarded a grant earlier in the year by the South West Museum Development Programme to help promote heritage sites in Weymouth and Portland. The...
“Come and join us for our traditional Summer Fete on Saturday 14th September from 11am until 4pm at Joseph Weld Hospice and help us raise money for Weldmar Hospicecare.” Find out more here
Weldmar thank everyone at Nantes Solicitors Ltd for raising £754 at their recent beach volleyball tournament. Cherise and Zoe are seen here at the hospice last month and were shown how their support will make a difference. Weldmar look forward to taking part in next...
Dorset skills for life charity SafeWise – a chamber member – is delighted to welcome Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) as a new £10,000 Silver sponsor. The partnership sees SSEN join forces with SafeWise – which has learning villages...
Employee Maureen Schofield has worked at Bluebird Coaches in Weymouth since 1987. Now in her 32nd year at the company she has celebrated her 80th birthday by going to work, as usual, as an accounts clerk at the Bluebird Coaches office on the Esplanade in Weymouth....
The Albert Goodman Insolvency and Business Recovery Services team would be delighted for you to join them at the Dorset Business Club lunch. With the success of these lunches currently held in Taunton, the team would like to extend the opportunity further afield to...
Can you help the Weldmar Summer raffle tickets at your place of work? Perhaps you can display them on your reception area or til point? Could you sell them to your colleagues in the office? Please contact fiona.hansford@weld-hospice.org.uk to receive your raffle pack,...
Senior Opportunities for Volunteers at Nothe Fort Nothe Fort is perhaps Weymouth’s most popular visitor attraction with 50,000 visitors a year. It is managed by eight paid staff and over 100 volunteers, and is an accredited museum. It is operated as a Charity by...
Visit Dorset worked with the National Coastal Tourism Academy to develop the Dorset Ambassador Scheme. They actively promote and encourage participation in this FREE online training scheme. Available to anyone who is interested in improving their own knowledge or the...
Following the launch of the Dorset Chamber and Bournemouth University Economy Forum’s, Dorset Chamber are pleased to announce that the next date will be on 13th August 2019. These forums are for businesses, Chamber members and non-members alike. We invite...
Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mo Byers to their Residential Property Team. Mo joins Battens as a Conveyancing Executive based in the Wareham office and is looking forward to supporting new and existing clients in the area. “I have...
The Albert Goodman Insolvency and Business Recovery Services team would be delighted for you to join them at the Dorset Business Club lunch. With the success of these lunches currently held in Taunton, the team would like to extend the opportunity further afield to...
After months of planning Weymouth & Portland Pride is only 2 weeks away and the full weekend line up has been released to coincide with International Pride Month. 26 -28 July 2019 The brand new and exciting Community event is being brought to the town due to a...
MKM Building Supplies is the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchant, with over 60 branches across England and Scotland. MKM are welcomed as new members to the Chamber and will open in August at Link Park Weymouth where it will occupy the last remaining unit at...
ChamberCustoms from Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry delivers a customs declaration service for UK importers and exporters, of all sizes, in every region of the United Kingdom. “With our extensive knowledge, reputation and first-class service in...
Weldmar’s Midnight Walk Come and join the 2019 Silver Spectacular Midnight Walk to celebrate their 25th Anniversary Sponsor The Weldmar Hospicecare Midnight Walk Headline Sponsor is WPCC members Weyline Taxis Starts: 20th July 2019 – 9:00 PM Ends: 21st...
Music by the Lake at Kingston Maurward is sponsored by FGP Systems Ltd and supporting our members Weldmar Hospicecare. Featuring top UK tribute acts. About this Event Set in the stunning surroundings of Kingston Maurward, Music by the Lake is a tribute event not to be...
Weymouth & Portland Pride release full weekend Line Up to Celebrate International Pride Month After months of planning Weymouth & Portland Pride is only a month away and the full weekend line up has been released to coincide with National Pride Month. The...
GET INVOLVED £25 Challenge Frontline Recruitment, HSBC, and Magicard have signed up to take part in our £25 Challenge this month, to celebrate our 25th anniversary year. It’s not too late to join them! Please contact me on fiona.hansford@weld-hospice.org.uk if...
ENTER NOW 2019 CATEGORIES WHY ENTER? CELEBRATE YOUR BUSINESS The 25th Dorset Business Awards is officially open for entries. The awards will be bringing together businesses of all sizes and sectors to celebrate the expertise, talent and achievements of our business...
Forum Topic: Disciplinary Process & Employment Law Update For more information and to book your place, please click here An open breakfast event for HR Managers and business owners sponsored by Battens Solicitors and Rubicon Recruitment Group. The session will...
Dorset Chamber has launched a groundbreaking fund to transform the life chances of disadvantaged young people in care. It has founded ‘Dorset Chamber Life Skills’ as one of the crowning initiatives of commemorations to mark its 70th anniversary in 2019. The fund will...
Firms in Dorset are being urged to help make business’s voice heard in the corridors of power. The Dorset Chamber has opened its latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), to take the temperature of business and pinpoint key issues. Dorset responses will be added to...
Open for Art takes place every 2 years and in 2019 the festival will take place between 18th May and 2 June in South Dorset. Local studios will be exhibiting a wide range of art created by talented local artists in Poundbury. Pengillys, Solicitors have offices in...
Zone Fitness opened on 29th January 2018 at Avon Close, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth and since that date the biggest gym in the South West has gone from strength to strength with membership, which is now just under 2,000 members. The gym & group exercise...
Big Dorset Cuppa Support Weldmar Hospicecare by coming to a Big Dorset Cuppa event! Book here Starts: 24th June 2019 – 9:00 AM Ends: 30th June 2019 – 8:00 PM Every cup counts! The Big Dorset Cuppa is a well-loved, Weldmar community event, and it’s back for...
Advanced Excel This half day course is delivered at the Cranford Avenue site in Weymouth and covers how to create named ranges, auditing dynamic data, manipulating text, creating pivot tables and creating macros. The course costs £40 per person and places are limited....
Sponsored and organised by Nantes Solicitors this event is a great fundraising and social networking opportunity for business. You certainly don’t have to be skilled at volleyball. The chosen charity is the WPCC Presidents charity Weldmar. The event will have a...
Award-winning Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth continue to invest in their company which is celebrating 95 years in business this year. Bluebird Coaches have recently invested over £500,000 in two brand new coaches as the new Ultra Low Emission regulations come into...
The Battens Charitable Trust have been making their way around the South West, delivering Easter eggs to five food banks in Somerset and Dorset and also contributing towards Wessex FM’s Easter Egg Appeal for local charities and good causes. Over 250 chocolate eggs...
Battens Newsletter Keeping you up to date Welcome to our Battens Solicitors newsletter. In this issue we cover a range of articles from choosing Executors to Property Dispute Resolution. We hope there will be something of interest for you: Who to Choose? School...
Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Osborn to the Residential Property Team. Bill began his legal career with a degree in law from the University of Southampton before joining a local firm of conveyancing solicitors in 2005, training as...
Weldmar’s Colour Run Take part in Dorset’s Brightest Weekend! Starts: 11th May 2019 – 11:30 AM Ends: 11th May 2019 – 4:00 PM Lodmoor Country Park Weymouth DT4 7SX Dorset’s Brightest Colour Run is back for 2019 and it also sees the return of 10 crazy...
In celebration of Weldmar’s 25th anniversary year, we are encouraging teams from local businesses to raise as much money as they can from £25, which will be presented to you by us. We would love for you, or a representative from your organisation, to come along...
Forum Topic: Employment Law Update An open breakfast event for HR Managers and business owners sponsored by Battens Solicitors and Rubicon Recruitment Group. The session will focus on current employment law developments and recent case law. Forum Details Time: 8:30 am...
Weymouth HR Breakfast Forum Forum Topic: Employment Law Update An open breakfast event for HR Managers and business owners sponsored by Battens Solicitors and Rubicon Recruitment Group. The session will focus on current employment law developments and recent case law....
Congratulations to WPCC member Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth who have won the medium fleet Coach Tour Operator Award in the national British Coach Tourism Awards. The UK’s best coach tour operators, destinations, visitor attractions, hotels, and tourism industry...
Open for Art takes place every 2 years and in 2019 the festival will take place between 18th May and 2 June in South Dorset. Local studios will be exhibiting a wide range of art created by talented local artists. Long standing members of WPCC, Pengillys, Solicitors...
Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce and The Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry are highlighting Brexit comment from the British Chambers of Commerce. The UK’s impending departure from the European Union will bring change for businesses of every size and...
Amidst all the Brexit debates the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, presented his second Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March 2019. In his speech the Chancellor provided an update on the economy and responded to the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts. In addition...
Particularly worth mentioning is an IT Technolgy and AV day at AFC Bournemouth towards the back of the magazine on 20th March. This also includes free lunch and tour of the ground. Page 62-63 www.avtechday.co.uk to register for...
THE Dorset Echo is running another series of its free seminars in how businesses can benefit from online marketing. The sessions aim to cut through the jargon and present the subject in a way that appeals to those with limited knowledge. They cover subjects such as...
The Pet Experience, have recently come on board as the main sponsor for the Weldmar annual Dog Show, which takes place on the 29th June. The Weymouth based pet store is not only supporting the event financially but also donating items for the events goody bags,...
Weldmar, Chamber members, are delighted to be working with Dorset Tea as one of their chosen charities. This month Fiona Hansford met with their brand manager Ginette, to put in place some plans for the year ahead. Dorset Tea is celebrating their 10th anniversary as...
25th Dorset Business Awards is set to return on Thursday 28th November at the Bournemouth International Centre. The awards are firmly established as the leading business celebration on the south coast and they are extremely important to the business community. They...
Celebrating the superb section of industry in our area with the 2019 Dorset Echo Industry Awards to highlight the many companies, across myriad sectors, which make such a huge contribution to our economy – tell the Echo the businesses that make living in Dorset...
Longstanding WPCC members, The Pet Experience, are currently working with fellow members Weldmar Hospicecare and have recently confirmed as the main sponsor for their annual Dog Show, which takes place on the 29th June at Joseph Weld Hospice. The Weymouth based pet...
Weymouth and Portland Pride CIC are planning a brand new event for Weymouth this summer – the very first annual Pride! The event will take place July 26th-28th and promises to be a celebration of equality, diversity, community and all that this great area has...
Chamber members are invited to join the Visit Dorset team to hear from a range of tourism experts for an insight into how to get the best out of your business. This afternoon event gives you the opportunity to find out about Visit Dorset’s latest activities and...
Our members Basepoint Weymouth have meeting room space available Book by the hour, 1/2 day or full day for up to 10 people Call 01305 767675 for more details Basepoint Weymouth comprises 31 self-contained business units and is located within walking distance of...
A WEYMOUTH coach company who will be celebrating 95 years in business this year have been shortlisted in the British Coach Tourism Awards in the Coach Tour Operator – Medium Fleet category. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner and presentation...
Date: March 1, 2019 Time: 10.30 – 1:00 LOCATION: Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth CarltonGrove Road, East Overcliff, Bournemouth BH1 3DN Telephone: 01202 714802 Businesses in Dorset are being urged to attend a top level conference to help them prepare for...
In 2012 DJ Property opened Link Park, a brand new trading estate adjacent to the Granby Industrial Estate in Chickerell. Link Park’s direct frontage onto the Chickerell Link Road and proximity to Weymouth’s major roads made it the ideal location for many businesses,...
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Dates: 21st February 2019 Times: 9:00am – 3:30pm Duration: 6 hours (plus 30 mins for lunch) Venue: Cranford Avenue, Weymouth DT4 7LQ Course content: The course will ensure that all learners will have the skills and knowledge to...
Food Safety in Catering Level 2 Dates: 11th February 2019 Times: 9:00-16:00 Duration: 1 day Refreshments & Lunch provided Venue: Weymouth College Course content : This one-day course is an excellent introduction to food safety in catering and will benefit all...
Albert Goodman are hosting a FREE construction breakfast seminar on 27 Feb. Cllr Jeff Cant from @WPBCouncil will give an update on actual and planned construction around Weymouth and bacon baps are included! Register Event Information Hear the panel of experts give an...
We are delighted to announce the opening of a new Tourist Information Centre, forming part of our new office on 3 King St in Weymouth. We are located just yards from Weymouth Beach and The Jubilee Clock Tower. We invite anyone who wants to advertise their tourist...
Bring your four legged friends to the special beach event Join Wessex FM & Dave Cumber Vets on Weymouth Beach on Sunday 14th April at 10:30am for Wessex FM’s Big Weymouth Walkies! This is the last Sunday that you’ll be able to take dogs along the full...
WEBX – Weymouth Business Exchange, are holding a networking business breakfast on Tuesday 22nd January at 7.15am – 9am located at Weymouth Pavilion. WEBX would like to invite members of the Weymouth and Portland Chamber who are eligible to attend at a...
The Nothe Tavern are pleased to celebrate one year of Chef Chris Wheeler working with the team. His experience as Catey’s Chef of the year 2016 and being Head Chef of five star Stoke Park with 3AA Rosette restaurant, Humphry’s has given the Nothe Tavern a real...
Don’t miss out, places still available. Click HERE to RSVP Weymouth HR Breakfast Forum Forum Topic: Staff retention and work/life balance An open breakfast event for HR Managers and business owners sponsored by Battens Solicitors and Rubicon...
Sarah Allan from Weymouth is the proud operator a new cafe which has opened at SafeWise learning village and community centre on Radipole Lane. She found out about the Cafe SafeWise opportunity from firefighter husband Dave at the fire station next door. He was part...
Dorset catering company, Local Food Links (LFL), has served up millions of school meals since it was founded in 2006 and has recently moved into brand new business premises at Unit C7, Link Park in Chickerell, Weymouth creating 7 full time local jobs. The unit has...
