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Social Media Self-Help group

16/09/2015 By Matt Day Leave a Comment

At the 10pbg Social Media Marketing workshop on 15^th July, a number of local businesses expressed a willingness to meet to help each other develop their social media skills.

A group has now formed to pilot this idea and will be meeting twice in September to develop their business Facebook pages. A basic session to enable participants to understand what to do with their Facebook page will be followed by a session aimed at people who already have a page and understand the basics and want to improve their page and profile on the internet.

The group is currently full, but any other interested parties can register for future groups by emailing Jon Coward at liquidbrighton1@gmail.com

New Wiveliscombe leaflet to attract visitors

16/09/2015 By Matt Day 3 Comments

Ann Scotter, a mentor for Walkers are Welcome, had an idea to promote Wiveliscombe – the 1st Walkers are Welcome town in Somerset – to visitors.

Together with Heather Harvey they created a leaflet that promotes the excellent walking around Wiveliscombe, along with places to stay, the amenities and shops.

Taunton Deane Borough Council commissioned David McCubbin to undertake this task using the 10pbg web site as a guide.

5000 leaflets have been paid for and printed by Taunton Deane. These leaflets will be distributed to Tourist information offices throughout Somerset and hopefully increase visitors to the town.

Showcase 2015 – A Great Day

29/04/2015 By Wivey & 10 PBG Leave a Comment

Showcase on Wiveliscombe and 10 Parishes

The 2^nd annual “Showcase on Wiveliscombe and 10 Parishes“ on Saturday 25 April at Kingsmead, highlighted our wonderful range of local businesses at this excellent event, unique in Somerset and opened by the Mayor of Taunton Deane.

Local musicians, including the fabulous Johnny Mars, Hot Pink Fusion, The Outlaw and High Park, plus Su Mo, Fodo and others, provided magical music and superb entertainment and there was a stunning dance display, plus time to sample craft beers from local breweries Cotleigh and Exmoor – or perhaps a delicious chocolate creation…

The creative area included talented artists and photographers, together with beautiful framing to set it all off, plus beautiful bespoke jewellery, which attracted a number of commissions.

The local trades section was the perfect place to find a quality decorator, plumber or electrician – or even a gorgeous bespoke kitchen. With housebuilders, estate agents, architects and solicitors, you could even buy a house!

There was nutrition and fitness advice – plus care for your pets and products for the elderly – even stunning music systems.

For businesses there was everything from marketing, websites and advertising, to insurance and business support, along with vehicle, engineering, sawmill and building supplies.

Plus apprenticeships and courses, Wivey Link and In the Mix – there was something for everyone.

Showcase was kindly sponsored by Porter Dodson solicitors and supported by Taunton Deane BC – and the music was kindly sponsored by John Packer Music.