BCC responds to new social distancing measures
24th March 2020
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their part to help limit the spread of Coronavirus. “As the
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Calling all speakers for TEDxWoking 2019
22nd May 2019
Woking Works is delighted to announce that the global phenomenon TEDx is returning to Woking’s WWF-UK Living Planet Centre on Friday 6 December, under the theme of ‘Collaboration’, and potential speakers for this exciting event are now invited to put
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University of Surrey participates in 30th anniversary Guildford Book Festival
17th September 2019
The University of Surrey will once again contribute to the exciting literary line-up at the 30th annual Guildford Book Festival, which runs from 6 to 13 October 2019. On Tuesday 8 October Sarah Perry: Melmoth – Myth, Mystery and the Power
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Space4Nature: A New Opportunity to Volunteer with Surrey Wildlife Trust
13th June 2023
Getting to know the Space4Nature project Space4Nature is a ground breaking project which aspires to support Surrey Wildlife Trust’s mission to restore and connect fragmented habitats across our county, enabling wildlife to more easily access shelter, food and breeding
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Alex Patterson to Lead Exciting New Chapter at Brooklands Museum
19th October 2023
After nearly six years of energetic and transformational leadership Tamalie Newbery has decided to step down as Director and CEO. Brooklands Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Patterson as its new Director and CEO. It marks
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British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto
25th November 2019
In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said: “While the Conservative manifesto strikes some of the right notes, business communities across the UK will be looking to see
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: More than 70 per cent of firms surveyed have furloughed staff as scheme goes live
22nd April 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the vast majority of businesses surveyed have furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as payday approaches for many. 71 per cent of survey respondents have furloughed staff, up from 66 per cent last week Cash flow remains a significant concern for many
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New CIOB President says construction capable of great change and vows to increase focus on quality
25th June 2020
Mark Beard FCIOB, chairman of Beard Construction, has become the 117th President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). His presidency starts as CIOB members and the wider construction industry are facing some of the greatest challenges in the Institute’s
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Guildford has the most Green Flags in the South East!
23rd July 2019
Guildford’s parks and green spaces have been awarded a record 10 Green Flags this year – the most in the whole of Surrey and the South East. The flags are awarded to beautifully maintained spaces which have the highest possible environmental
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Surrey Research Park reports highest level of occupancy ever as its tenants value office return
21st May 2021
With the commercial property market adapting to the post pandemic climate, Surrey Research Park, home to circa 170 businesses, reports the highest level of occupancy ever, as its latest survey reveals its tenants continue to value the benefits of office-based
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Initial Casting Announced for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Visiting Woking in Early 2024
20th March 2023
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold out UK & Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie announces initial casting for its second UK & Ireland tour which
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Coming Soon to Mandira’s Kitchen – Indian Winter Wonderland – Pop-up – Winter 2023
8th August 2023
Mandira’s Kitchen are celebrating this year’s festive season with a magical pop-up restaurant! From mid-October through to Christmas, Mandira’s Kitchen will present a unique and enchanting space (an extension to their existing space) that promises to elevate your celebrations
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 15th December 2021
15th December 2021
And so the pandemic continues to damage our economy It was with great disappointment that we heard of all the new Covid restrictions that have needed to be put in place during the last week. Along with many others we
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Businesses Across Hampshire & Surrey Can Now Access FREE Courses to Help Address Green Skills Gaps
27th March 2023
Government funding has enabled colleges across Hampshire and Surrey to come together to create a suite of online courses that help address key green skills and help individuals on their journey towards greener careers. As the UK strives towards
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The Power of Play: Challengers Charity Celebrates 40 Years
9th July 2019
This month, Challengers celebrates 40 incredible years providing fun and safe places where all disabled children and young people can spend time with their friends. Established in Guildford in 1979, Challengers non-exclusion policy is truly unique. They believe every child and young person should
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Video Game Industry Grows and Guildford Games Festival is back
29th September 2020
Guildford Games Festival, supported by the UK’s games industry trade body UKIE and age ratings advisory body AskAboutGames and sponsored by us and Enterprise M3 LEP, goes global in 2020 as it returns for a second year on Friday 13
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The Rocky Horror Show Celebrates its 50th Anniversary – Set to Thrill Audiences in Woking This July
14th June 2023
2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the legendary smash hit musical The Rocky Horror Show, as it gets set to visit New Victoria Theatre Woking from Mon 17 Jul – Sat 22 Jul 2023. Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’
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BCC and Amazon partner to help firms operate safely in ‘new normal’
5th June 2020
The British Chambers of Commerce has launched an innovative partnership with Amazon to help businesses get back to work and kick-start the economy as lockdown restrictions ease. 1,000 UK businesses can tour Amazon fulfilment centres, where staff have been working
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Plan Ahead for Likely Autumn Tax Changes
14th September 2020
The Chancellor’s Summer Statement saw the introduction of a number of measures aimed at supercharging the UK ailing economy – and soon all eyes will be on Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget. Giving careful consideration to certain areas, before taxes start
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Businesses To Reskill And Upskill Employees For Innovation South Virtual Event
29th January 2021
The Innovation South Virtual Campus (@ISVirtualCampus) has launched a range of free online courses to help employers fill digital skills gaps in their businesses for free. Funded by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (EM3 LEP) Enterprise M3 in collaboration
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