An Apprenticeship Breakfast was held at Kingsmead School on Thursday 6^th October.

A dozen local employers were treated to an excellent address from Becky Heath from Somerset Skills and Learning, on the benefits of offering apprenticeships to new and existing staff.

Apprenticeships are available to anyone aged over the age of 16, this includes those who are new to the organisation and existing staff.  A £1500 grant is available to support smaller businesses to recruit apprentices aged 16-24 into employment.

Many apprentices appreciate that the Apprenticeship route helps them get a foot on the door on their career ladder, where they can gain real life skills, experience and qualifications whilst earning. In return, employers are given a cost effective way of hiring enthusiastic young people to work for them as they impart their knowledge and skills on to another generation.

Martin Heal, 10pbg

Our new visitor leaflet features local food, drink, hospitality and accommodation businesses in the area.

Titled ‘A Taste of Wiveliscombe & the 10 Parishes’, it was launched by Rebecca Pow MP at the Showcase in June. 5000 copies were distributed across the 10 Parishes area and neighbouring towns including Taunton.

10pbg member Derek Reed designed the publication – Derek runs Silvermaze mapping & design, and donated his time and expertise. The high-quality leaflet includes a map of the wider area and a town centre map of Wiveliscombe.

Download pages of the leaflet below;

Leaflet 1

Leaflet 2

Come along and support Wiveliscombe’s Independent traders at our Small Business Saturday on 5th December, where you will find;

· Local Music in the square

· Artisan market in The Bear Inn skittle alley 10am-3pm

· Local Farmers Market and stalls at the Community Centre

· Discounts in participating shops on the day

· A shop window ‘Guess the Christmas Carol/ song’ trail

· Cotleigh Brewery have an Open Day and will be coming into the town with their dray

We look forward to seeing you around town!