Support for Creative Businesses in the 10 Parishes
Support for Creative Businesses
in the 10 Parishes
We’re planning to run a series of workshops focussed on the creative businesses in our area. In order to move this forward we’ll start with an evening for all artists, designers and makers to share experiences and discuss how we can encourage and support each other better.
This creative discussion will be on Thursday 9th December and will be chaired by Neil Musson. Neil is a local artist who works internationally and has many years of business experience in the arts. He also lectures and curates exhibitions for the Royal College of Art.
The aim of the evening is to get as many creative minds together as possible to cover the following:
1. Discussion based on the following questions:
- What is your creative business?
- What do you do really well?
- What would you like to do better?
2. Presentation of potential ways in which we could support creative businesses
- A chance to share opinions about our ideas for events, exhibitions and workshops.
3. Networking with drinks and snacks.
To make the conversation more visual please confirm attendance by emailing one image of your work or studio to neil@mussonretallick.com. This will be displayed whilst you introduce your business and it will be really exciting to see the range of artistic skill that surrounds us; Please don’t be shy, it’s very informal and you only have to say a few sentences!
We are hoping for a good attendance so that we can shape the future of the 10 Parishes Business Group to work for you.
The event starts at 6–8pm on Thursday 9th December in Wiveliscombe Community Centre.
Patrick Boyle
Kingsmead School – Work Experience
Can Your Business Offer Work Experience to a Kingsmead Student?
Please see this post from Shelly Cozens – Work Experience Co-ordinator at Kingsmead
The uncertainty of life has been a challenge for us, as adults, for most of the past year. We have encountered a moment in history that has changed our perspective on many things and much has been made on the lasting impact the pandemic will have on industry and employment as we move forward. As adults, it is our responsibility to offer hope to the young people of our community and highlight the range of new and existing opportunities available to them.
With this in mind, we at Kingsmead School have made the decision to allow our annual work experience programme to take place in July of this year.
From 19th – 23rd July, our year 10 students are being encouraged to seek a work-based placement with a variety of employers in the local area. Whilst not all students will find their ‘dream occupation’ during this time we are keen for them to develop the skills that will enable them to be successful in future.
School life is vastly different than the world of work, however actions speak louder than words. It doesn’t matter how many times we remind them of this, experiencing it for themselves is the key.
Currently, we are appealing to local businesses and employers to help make this vision a reality. We currently have in excess of 100 students looking for placements. Students would be expected to complete a 5-day placement during regular working hours.
We are looking for a wide range of opportunities that will be collated and then offered to students. Some have applied for placements but, quite understandably, some employers aren’t able to help.
Prior to the placements taking place, you will be visited by a representative from the South Somerset 14-19 Partnership who carry out the relevant Health and Safety and risk assessment checks. We would ask that public liability insurance is in place also.
Once businesses and students have been matched, we would encourage students to contact the business to start developing the relationship.
You really could make a difference to a young person during that week. I remember my work experience placement fondly and it led to 7 years working with that company before I did my teacher training. If you could offer a placement or would like to discuss this further, please contact shelly.cozens@kingsmead-school.com.
Shelly Cozens
Wiveliscombe Winter Fayre
Saturday 30th November 2019
2pm to 8pm
- Artisan Gift Craft and Food Fair
- Late Night Candle Light Shopping
- Live Music-All Day
- Children’s Workshops and Lantern Parade
- Carols around the tree
- Treasure Trail-Story Telling
- Nativity Photo Booth
A Victorian-themed Christmas shopping event in the heart of Wiveliscombe – the pretty market town on the edge of Exmoor.
Festive Wiveliscombe with its wonderful lights and majestic tree will host indoor and outdoor stalls selling Christmas gifts, crafts, artisan local food and drinks plus late night shopping for most of the town shops.
There’ll be Story Telling, Treasure Hunt, Lantern Parade (made by local school children) and live Nativity Photo Booth for that special family photo!
Live music in the Square from 2pm-6.30pm and headline band ‘The Harlem Rhythm Cats’ will strike up and finish off the event in Jubilee Gardens.
So dust off your dancing shoes and come and celebrate in wonderful Wiveliscombe.
Please book by email wiveywinterfayre@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
10PBG Business Group
AGM and Networking Event – Thursday 14th November 2019
Please Join Us for our
Annual General Meeting
6pm Thursday 14th November 2019
At The Bear’s Skittle Alley, North St,
Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2JY
All Local Businesses are Welcome
Programme
There will be a Finger buffet and a free drink for 10PBG Members on arrival and a presentation by Ges Green, Operations Manager, Business Centres South West.
Also present will be Mark Wathen, Lead Specialist – Prosperity and Economic Development at Somerset West and Taunton.
The new Business Centre in Sandys Moor will be discussed, including what will be on offer for tenants and the wider community.
All businesses are welcome and the event is FREE.
Finger food will be provided by The Bear.
The evening will be informal with a chance to mingle afterwards.
Please book by email info@10pbg.co.uk.
AGM
Election of Officers.
Nominations for the above via info@10pbg.co.uk or at the AGM
We look forward to seeing you there!
10PBG Business Group
10PBG in The Square on 9th September 2019
Join 10PBG in The Square, Wiveliscombe on Sunday 8th September during the 10 Parishes Festival.
The 10PBG will be in The Square on this exciting day from 10 am to 5pm – with news of the new Ten Parishes Trades Directory.
If you are a business operating within the Ten Parishes make sure you pick up the inclusion form.
The latest update on the Wiveliscombe Enterprise Centre will be available.
Find out more about skills, apprenticeships and adult education.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
10PBG – 10 Parishes Business Group, Wiveliscombe
10PBG in Wiveliscombe Library on 10 Sept 2017
Join 10PBG in Wiveliscombe Library on Sunday 10th September during the 10 Parishes Festival
The 10PBG will be in the Wivey Library on this exciting day from 10 am to 12 noon – with news of the Ten Parishes Trades Directory that will be published early 2018.
If you are a business operating within the Ten Parishes make sure you pick up the inclusion form.
- The latest update on the Wiveliscombe Enterprise Centre will be available
- Display on Business Support
- Find out more about skills, apprenticeships and adult education
We look forward to seeing you on the day
10PBG – 10 Parishes Business Group, Wiveliscombe
AGM & Networking Event – 20th October 2016
Please Join Us for our
Business Networking Event & AGM
Thursday 20th October 2016 6pm
At Cotleigh Brewery Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE
Please put the date in your diary.
Our AGM will be followed by our usual networking event, with a discussion on the Wiveliscombe Enterprise Centre, which 10pbg lobbied for and is helping to shape.
Make new contacts and gain support from other local businesses on local issues.
10pbg Members: Free but please book. Non-Members welcome, charge £5 each. Book by emailing matt@matt-day.com
Refreshments: First Drink Free courtesy of Cotleigh Brewery. Plus soft drinks & nibbles.
We look forward to seeing your there!
Wiveliscombe and 10 Parishes Business Showcase 2016 – Report
The event on the 25th June, including the Showcase of local businesses, went well, with good feedback at the change of venue, event organisation and running it alongside the Farmers Market. Footfall and signage on the day could have been better. 
We are grateful to all local businesses who took part and hope to build on this for next year.
Particular thanks go to Katie Vennor of Tracebridge Sourdough and the Community Centre for her work on the event.
You can view more photos here. Thanks to Jeremy Toye for these.
Business Support & Networking event, 18th February
Business Support &
Networking Event
Thursday 18 February 2016
At Cotleigh Brewery Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE
We have a special day planned for the 18th February at Cotleigh Brewery – a unique chance to meet many support agencies and funders under one roof in Wivey from 2pm, with our Networking Event starting at 5.30pm.
Between 2 and 5pm, you can access a wide range of support and advice from;
- Taunton Deane Borough Council (who also have organised this event)
- Cornerstone Business Mentoring
- Somerset County Council LEADER (DEFRA funding for rural businesses)
- Connecting Devon & Somerset (Superfast Broadband)
- The Valuation Office
- Somerset Skills and Learning
- Jobcentre Plus
- Porter Dodson and
- Natwest Bank
The second edition of our Business Funding Guide will be also be launched at the event at 2pm.
The Networking Event starts at 5.30pm, where you can hear about our exciting plans for the Showcase in June (more on this below) and a new Food, Drink & Hospitality leaflet, and how two local businesses are working together after meeting again at last year’s Showcase. Blake Fewster’s bespoke kitchen business is working with Paul Tam’s Sound and Vision home entertainments business on high-end projects for London clients.
You can also conveniently sign up for Membership and for the Showcase at the event – so bring your chequebook.
Entry is free – paid bar will be available. The event will finish around 7pm.
All welcome!
Book your stall for Showcase 2016
We’re pleased to announce that you can now book your stall at our main business promotion and networking event, the Showcase on 25th June.
Space is prioritised for 10pbg members with stalls costing just £20 for members, but there is limited space and it’s first come, first served, so book you place soon or you could miss out.
More details and the booking form are here.
AGM & Networking Evening 15 Oct 2015
Please Join Us for our
Business Networking Event & AGM
Thursday 15 October 2015 6 – 9 pm
At Cotleigh Brewery Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE
Please put the date in your diary.
Our AGM will be followed by our usual autumn networking event, with presentations from;
- Stephen Heptinstall, owner of Cotleigh Brewery
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A representative from Somerset Chamber of Commerce, who will talk about the benefits to our members from our associate membership
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the latest on workplace pensions from Martin Heal, new Chair of 10pbg Business Support group
Plus networking and social time – make new contacts, connect with existing customers and gain support from other local businesses on local issues
Members: Free – but please book. All Guests welcome : tickets £5
Refreshments: First Drink Free courtesy of Cotleigh Brewery. Plus soft drinks / nibbles.
Our networking events take place regularly, every 3-4 months. It’s a great opportunity to network with local businesses in an informal setting, where you can make new contacts and discuss common issues. You will have an opportunity to promote your business – please do bring your flyers and brochures along.
If you haven’t been able to make one yet, you’ve missed out – so do make sure you come along if you can.
We look forward to seeing you.
Wivey and 10 Parishes Business Group
Retail Workshops in July
Taunton Deane Borough Council is running 2 discounted retail workshops in Wivey in July.
Guide to Successful Retailing
Weds 16 July 4-8 pm @ The Bear, in Wivey
This workshop is aimed at Shop owners, managers, supervisors and those looking for specialist expertise in a particular area of retail. It will cover
- Buying for profit and product performance
- Understanding your customer and maximising your product placement with visual experience
- Supply chain process and seasonal ranges
- Driving sales through your windows, attracting customers through your doors and maintaining their interest
World Host Retail
Weds 23 July 4-8 pm @ The Bear
This workshop is aimed at sales training for frontline staff, focusing on listening to customers needs and giving great service. It will cover:
- The value of knowing products/services by listening to customers’ needs
- Understanding the impact of “moments of truth” and looking at the business through customers’ eyes.
- Selling beyond the basics
The cost of attending these training programmes is just £12.50 per person, per session (normally £85+/£100+).
TDBC are funding 50% of the total cost of this course. To help the NSA for Retail claim the subsidy, attendees will be asked to complete a short form which requires the attendee’s national insurance number. Copies will be available at each session.
if you can’t make these dates in Wivey, there are also sessions in Wellington and Taunton.
If you have any difficulties booking and paying online, please contact Hattie Winter at Taunton Deane Borough Council: email: h.winter@tauntondeane.gov.uk or phone : 01823 356485
Wiveliscombe and 10 Parishes Business Group
July 2014 Networking Event
Join Us for our next Business Networking Event
Thursday 10 July 2014
6 – 9 pm
At Cotleigh Brewery
Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE
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Come and meet other local businesses in a relaxed, informal atmosphere |
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Make new contacts, attract new customers and discuss common issues |
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Refreshments and light buffet included |
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First Drink Free courtesy of the Brewery |
10 July Presentations:
- Successful Local Business EPS’s Story – Nick Palmer
- Funding Options From Taunton Deane – Hattie Winter
Our New Business Funding Guide will also be available.
This outlines a huge range of government funded loans and sources of support for business, including training on numerous different topics, business coaching and mentoring.
Our networking events take place regularly, every couple of months.
We enjoy some fabulous food from Annie, free beer courtesy of Cotleigh Brewery and some great presentations and networking chat!
If you haven’t been able to make one yet, you’ve missed out – so do make sure you come along to the next one.
Tickets Just £10 – Register Online Now: Click Here >>>
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wivey and 10 Parishes Business Group
June 2014 – Business Finance & Funding – Postponed
Please note this event has been postponed and will be run later in the year
Please do check out this event on Wednesday 11 June run by Taunton Chamber of Commerce
Please Click here to download, with booking form – June invite
Wivey & 10 Parishes Businesss Group – Inspiring Business To Thrive
May 2014 Networking Event
Join Us for our next Business Networking Event
Thursday 15th May 2014
6 – 9 pm
At Cotleigh Brewery
Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE
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Come and meet other local businesses in a relaxed, informal atmosphere |
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Make new contacts, attract new customers and discuss common issues |
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Refreshments and light buffet included |
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First Drink Free courtesy of the Brewery |
Over 50 people came to our Launch Event on Thursday 17th October 2013.
We enjoyed some fabulous food from Annie, free beer courtesy of Cotleigh Brewery and some great presentations and networking chat!
If you couldn’t make it then, we’re sorry you missed a great evening – do make sure you come along to the next one.
Tickets Just £10 – Register Online Now:
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wivey + 10 Parishes Business Group
Kindly sponsored by Porter Dodson, solicitors
Tax Tips Workshop Mon 24 March
Tax Tips – Free Workshop Mon 24 March
6 – 9 pm @ The Bear, Wivey
Local Accountants Amherst and Shapland are the expert speakers for our free evening workshop on Monday 24 March.
They’ll be highlighting a whole range of simple tax tips to help local businesses, including:
- Claiming allowances
- Tax planning
- Business rates
All businesses, no matter how small, are very welcome – this is your chance to come and discover the answer to those nagging tax queries, avoid running into unexpected problems with HMRC – and save paying more tax than you need to.
The evening itself is free, but please do book in advance:
- The website (send us a message) – Click Here >>>
- The Community office
- RGB – Trade Counter – or call 01984 623684
(There will be an optional light finger buffet available for just £3)
Networking Evening – 16 January 2014
Join Us for our next Business Networking Event
Thursday 16 January 2014
6 – 9 pm
At Cotleigh Brewery
Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE
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Come and meet other local businesses in a relaxed, informal atmosphere |
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Presentation to launch Showcase On Wivey – our all day event highlighting local businesses, taking place in April 2014 |
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Make new contacts, attract new customers and discuss common issues |
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Refreshments and light buffet included |
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First Drink Free courtesy of the Brewery |
Over 50 people came to our Launch Event on Thursday 17th October 2013.
We enjoyed some fabulous food from Annie, free beer courtesy of Cotleigh Brewery and some great presentations and networking chat!
If you couldn’t make it then, we’re sorry you missed a great evening – do make sure you come along to the next one.
Tickets Just £10 – Register Online Now:
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wivey + 10 Parishes Business Group
Kindly sponsored by Porter Dodson, solicitors
Small Business Saturday – 7 December 2013
Shop Local!
Small Business Saturday is a government initiative, to showcase small retail businesses and encourage people to support their local community and independent shops.
It’s taking place on Saturday 7 December 2013, here in Wivey.
All our local shops are involved with some fabulous Special Offers and Christmas Present Ideas.
Lots of other events are planned too – so our local and family shoppers will all have a wonderful day out, including:
- Music and bands (including Wivey Choir, High Park Music Group and Ben & Alfie)
- Cotleigh Brewery’s Open Day, with a horse and dray (and creche)
- Children’s puppetry and art stalls at Moorish
- Children’s stories in the Library
- Community Centre Christmas Table Top Sale
There is extra free parking at Kingsmead and the new GP surgery on the day.
Please do come along and see just how wonderful our local retail shops and businesses are! Those involved include:
Thornes the Butcher – Carousel Pig – The Courthouse – Wivey Larder – West Country Guns – Wivey Hardware – North Street Garden Shop – Square Cut – Spar – Post Office – Fyffes Newsagents – Paynes Upholstery – Day Lewis Pharmacy – Mount Vets – Cotleigh Brewery and Shop – plus Wivey eateries: Whelans – Moorish – White Hart – Bear Inn
To read more about the UK’s first Small Business Saturday click here >>>
Wivey and 10 Parishes Business Group
Kindly supported by Taunton Deane BC
PS If you want to get involved, please contact Heather via the Bear Inn and/or Wivey Larder
Networking and Launch – 17 October 2013
Join Us for our first Business Networking Event
Thursday 17 October 2013
6 – 9 pm
At Cotleigh Brewery
Ford Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2RE
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Come and meet other local businesses in a relaxed, informal atmosphere |
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Refreshments and buffet, plus Free Beer courtesy of the Brewery |
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Presentations to launch the new Wiveliscombe & 10 Parishes Business Group |
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Launch of Small Business Saturday initiative |
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Launch of the Wivey area Business Fair (Spring 2014) |
Tickets £10 – available from the Wiveliscombe Community Office
Tel: 01984 624777
Or, click below to register online (payment may be made on the door)
Kindly sponsored by Porter Dodson, solicitors
Business Rates – Tues 17 Sept
Tuesday 17th September – Business Rates Meeting
with Taunton Deane officers
2.00 – 3.30pm
The Bear Inn
Wiveliscombe
Come and Discover All you need to know about Business Rates
This is your opportunity to have your say and meet Officers who can answer your queries
Book your free place: http://businessrates.eventbrite.co.uk
or email Hattie Winter h.winter@tauntondeane.gov.uk Tel 01823 356485
