BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251125T103726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T140544Z UID:13955-1769697000-1769706000@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:Supporting Local Employers Through Training DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nSupporting local employers is at the heart of what we do\, so we’re proud to sponsor this Weymouth and Portland Chamber event. \nWorking closely with businesses across Dorset helps us shape training that’s relevant\, practical and future-focused\, while creating real opportunities for collaboration\, growth and skills development. \nEvents like this also allow us to showcase how apprenticeships\, workforce training and upskilling opportunities can support employers to attract\, develop and retain talent. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community\, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event.# URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-january-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-1A.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T074552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T091435Z UID:13917-1771956000-1771956000@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:AGM: Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:Please note: Time of event not confirmed yet. \nThe event is open for anyone to attend\, including Chamber members and non members. Content and sponsors for this event will be announced in due course. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons\, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community\, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/agm-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AGM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-2A-AGM.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T071500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T090000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T075725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T123417Z UID:13920-1773299700-1773306000@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC Employment Law - what's changing and what you need to know DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to hear from Sophia Radford\, Employment Law Solicitor at Blanchards Bailey LLP\,ll  who will be discussing the Employment Rights Act 2025 – one of the most significant pieces of employment legislation in 30 years impacting organisations of every size. Sophia will set out insights on the key changes coming into effect in April 2026 and provide practical guidance for employers on the steps they should have in place now and how to prepare for future changes such as the imminent unfair dismissal rights from 6 months. With employees having a far greater awareness of their employment rights and the assistance of AI it is key that businesses understand their obligations and feel confident in implementing the new legislation. This is a great opportunity to stay one step ahead and prepare your roadmap for change.    \nPlease note there are vegetarian or full English options for Breakfast. \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-march-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Breakfast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-1A.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T075928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T150351Z UID:13921-1775745000-1775754000@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC April Networking Event DESCRIPTION:We’ll be bringing together key decision-makers behind the regeneration of Weymouth and Portland\, including Matt Piles from Dorset Council\, alongside delivery partners Willmott Dixon and Milligan. \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear first-hand what’s planned\, what’s coming next\, and—most importantly—how it will impact local businesses\, footfall\, and future investment in the area. \nWe will also hear from James Farquharson\, Chair of  Weymouth Civic Society.  He will be sharing how they aim to protect and integrate Weymouth’s heritage as these developments move forward. \nIf your business operates in Weymouth or Portland\, this conversation directly affects you. Being in the room means understanding what’s ahead\, asking questions\, and positioning yourself early. \nMiss it\, and you’ll be hearing about it second-hand \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-april-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-1A.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T071500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T090000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T075957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T060839Z UID:13922-1778742900-1778749200@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:Business Crime\, Fair Trading and Local Insight: WPCC May Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Business Crime\, Fair Trading and Local Insight: WPCC May Breakfast \nJoin us at Oliveto for a welcoming morning of networking\, fresh insight and valuable local business conversation. \nThis event brings together a strong lineup of speakers covering issues that matter right now\, from business crime and safety to fair trading and a proposal for the Weymouth Peninsula. If you want to stay informed\, make useful connections and hear directly from influential voices shaping the local business landscape\, this is an event not to miss. \nWe are delighted to welcome: \n\nChris Legg\, Senior Trading Standards Officer\, who will be representing Dorset Council Trading Standards and speaking about their work with businesses across Dorset\, with a focus on supporting compliance\, promoting fair trading and helping to protect reputable businesses from unfair competition. The talk will also explore current areas of concern and how business feedback helps inform their work.\nAnthony Woodhouse\, Chairman of Hall & Woodhouse\, will speak about the company’s long standing connection with Weymouth and share its vision for a proposed investment on the Weymouth Peninsula. Hall & Woodhouse is an independent family owned Dorset business with nearly 250 years of history and deep roots in the town.\nDavid Sidwick\, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset\, will be joined by Inspector Hayley Crawford and Sergeant Ryan Corbett from Dorset Police’s Investigation and Resolution Team to speak about current action on retail crime and business safety\, including how digital innovation is helping to tackle shoplifting and support businesses across Dorset. The session will also explore wider issues affecting local businesses and the role of partnership working in supporting safer trading environments.\n\nAlongside the speaker programme\, there will be plenty of time to meet other local businesses\, catch up with familiar faces and make valuable new connections. \nThe breakfast is open to both Chamber members (at a discounted rate) and non members. Ticket prices include a delicious full English or vegetarian breakfast\, along with hot and soft drinks\, at Oliveto\, the beautiful Italian restaurant on Weymouth beach by the Pier Bandstand. \nPlease email info@wpchamber.co.uk if you have any specific dietary requirements. \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-may-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Breakfast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-NETWORKING-MAY-2026-1920-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T080029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T122359Z UID:13923-1782397800-1782406800@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC June Networking Event - Afternoon Aperitivo DESCRIPTION:Join us at Oliveto for a relaxed afternoon of networking\, refreshments and practical business insight. \nAs a business owner\, have you ever wished you had an experienced sounding board by your side?  Someone to help you work through a challenge\, plan your next steps or provide an independent perspective on your business? \nHave you wondered what support is available locally to help your business grow\, develop and achieve its ambitions? \nThis event will introduce the people\, programmes and practical resources that can help\, including access to experienced business leaders who provide one-to-one mentoring\, real-world insight and independent advice. It will also give you the opportunity to connect with fellow business owners facing many of the same opportunities and challenges. \nReal insight. Real experience. Real progress. \nWe are delighted to welcome: \nHolly Lagden\, Programme Manager with Dorset Business Mentors\, will introduce the organisation’s network of more than 100 volunteer mentors. All are successful business leaders who provide practical\, one to one mentoring tailored to the needs of individual businesses. Holly will explain how the mentoring programme works\, the types of challenges mentors can help with and how businesses across Dorset are benefiting from experienced\, independent guidance and support. \nEdward Berry\, Business Mentor with Dorset Business Mentors\, has a career background in luxury hospitality\, food and drink\, and retail\, and brings a broad range of knowledge to his mentoring.  Edward will share his experience working with premium\, customer-focused sectors and reflect on the real differences he sees when business owners engage in mentoring\, from clearer thinking and stronger decision-making to renewed confidence that positively shapes their direction and outcomes. \nMichael Melim\, Business Navigator with Business Growth Dorset\, will provide an overview of the support available to businesses across Dorset. Michael will highlight the range of advice\, programmes and opportunities designed to help businesses start\, grow and thrive\, as well as signposting practical resources available through Business Growth Dorset and its partners. \nAlongside the speaker programme\, there will be plenty of time to meet other local businesses\, catch up with familiar faces and make valuable new connections. \nThe Afternoon Aperitivo is open to both Chamber members (at a discounted rate) and non members. Ticket prices include a bar drink and a selection of delicious savoury and sweet bites\, plus tea and coffee at Oliveto\, the beautiful Italian restaurant on Weymouth beach by the Pier Bandstand. \nPlease email info@wpchamber.co.uk if you have any specific dietary requirements. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. \n———- \nIf you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons\, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you. \n  \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-june-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WPCC-JUNE-NETWORKING-1920-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T071500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T090000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T080102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T103933Z UID:13924-1783581300-1783587600@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC July Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Please note: Time of event not confirmed yet. \nThe event is open for anyone to attend\, including Chamber members and non members. Content and sponsors for this event will be announced in due course. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons\, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community\, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-july-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Breakfast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-1A.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T080159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104112Z UID:13925-1789050600-1789059600@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC September Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Please note: Time of event not confirmed yet. \nThe event is open for anyone to attend\, including Chamber members and non members. Content and sponsors for this event will be announced in due course. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons\, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community\, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-august-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-1A.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T071500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T090000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T080310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T103931Z UID:13926-1791443700-1791450000@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC October Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Please note: Time of event not confirmed yet. \nThe event is open for anyone to attend\, including Chamber members and non members. Content and sponsors for this event will be announced in due course. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons\, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community\, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-october-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Breakfast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-1A.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T080340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104118Z UID:13927-1794493800-1794502800@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC November Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Please note: Time of event not confirmed yet. \nThe event is open for anyone to attend\, including Chamber members and non members. Content and sponsors for this event will be announced in due course. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons\, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community\, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. \n  URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-november-networking-event/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WPCC-Event-Design-1A.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T233000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181029 CREATED:20251120T080517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T080523Z UID:13928-1795717800-1795735800@www.wpchamber.co.uk SUMMARY:WPCC Christmas Party - Save the Date! DESCRIPTION:Please note: Time of event not confirmed yet. \nThe event is open for anyone to attend\, including Chamber members and non members. Content and sponsors for this event will be announced in due course. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons\, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you. \nDon’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community\, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the event. URL:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/event/wpcc-christmas-party-2026/ LOCATION:Oliveto\, Oliveto\, Pier Bandstand\, The Esplanade\, Weymouth\, Dorset\, DT4 7RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Xmas Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.wpchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jingle-Mingle-2025-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="WPCC":MAILTO:info@wpchamber.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR