Alveston House Hotel
Networking can be an incredibly powerful resource and when coupled with a fabulous speaker you really cannot afford to miss it.
Tony McKenna has years of experience in helping business people get the most out of their valuable time and he has kindly agreed to give an inspirational presentation entitled: 'Be your own management consultant'
Tea and coffee will be available from 12.30pm during which time you will be able to network with other local business people in the elegant surroundings of Carriages restaurant. Tony will then begin his presentation at 1.00pm followed by a delicious finger buffet with tea and coffee at 1.45pm.
Places will be limited for this event to ensure that everyone has ample opportunity to circulate and be able to ask any questions of our business expert. Cost per person is just £12.50 and is payable on the day.
To reserve your place or for further information please contact Carole on 01454 415050 or click below.
Please note due to the Jubilee Bank Holiday there will be no F1rst Tuesday on 5th June
Old Down Country Park
11am-2pm: Old Down Manor, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
Following on from the very successful Press Day at Old Down Manor, we will be inviting businesses to our Corporate Day. You will see for yourself what an ideal location the Manor makes for any type of business function - conference, product launch, team building etc.
In addition to the facilities provided by the house itself, the parkland and woods make an ideal setting for team building exercises, quad biking and commando courses. If you are in business, this is a date not to miss. The event includes a buffet lunch, a guest speaker and fun team-building exercises. To make sure of your invitation, please call Lucy Hicks on 01454 414081.
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
Come and indulge in a celebration of food in Thornbury. Castle Street and the Plain are being closed off to allow local food suppliers and caterers to display their products and services. There'll be plenty to see, try and buy.
This event is organised by Thornbury Chamber of Commerce.
F1rst Tuesday is a “Special Trading” day in Thornbury, to be held on the 1st Tuesday of every month. On this day customers of participating businesses are invited to enter a free prize draw.
Prize Draw Entry is FREE. Simply pick up an entry form from any of the participating businesses You can enter once in each business to increase your chances of winning.
THIS MONTHS PRIZES:
First - £50 of F1rst Tuesday Vouchers
Second - £30 of F1rst Tuesday Vouchers
Third - £20 of F1rst Tuesday Vouchers
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES BY ENTERING THE FREE DRAW ON F1RST TUESDAY
Please visit the F1rst Tuesday page of www.thornburychamber.org.uk or click below for updates.
Alveston House Hotel
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
10am-2pm, Castle Street and The Plain, Thornbury
Come and indulge in a celebration of food in Thornbury. Castle Street and the Plain are being closed off to allow local food suppliers and caterers to display their products and services. There'll be plenty to see, try and buy.
This event is organised by Thornbury Chamber of Commerce.
Thornbury Chamber of Commerce meeting
6.30pm, (venue for this and subsequent dates to be confirmed)
Thornbury Chamber of Commerce meeting
6.30pm, (venue for this and subsequent dates to be confirmed)
Castle Street and The Plain, Thornbury
Come and indulge in a celebration of food and gifts in Thornbury. Castle Street and The Plain will be closed off to allow local food and gift suppliers and caterers to display their products and services. There'll be around 80 stalls to browse, with plenty to see, try and buy.
This event is organised by Thornbury Chamber of Commerce.
Thornbury Chamber of Commerce
How to contact the Chamber
Contact the Thornbury Chamber of Commerce via The Secretary, Jenny Ansell at:
Thornbury Chamber of Commerce
c/o Miss Jenny Ansell
48 High Street
Thornbury
BS35 2AN
Tel: 07885 430587
Email:
Web: www.thornburychamber.org.uk
Click here to download a membership form
Offers from Chamber Members:
Johnson and Furze Opticians and Optometrists offer independent businesses in Thornbury a 15% discount off the cost of any spectacles. Call 01454 411760.
Thornbury Chiropractic Clinic offers special rates for all staff of Thornbury Chamber of Commerce members. Free initial consultation, £20 per session for up to four sessions. Standard consultation fee £35, standard treatment fee £32. Call 01454 418259 and quote ref: Chamber.
For more offers from Chamber members open to all, please see the www.mythornbury.co.uk/offers
Latest News:
Christmas Window Competition 2011
Congratulations to the following winners:
- Joint 1st - Surroundings and Heritage
- 3rd - Thornbury Deli
- 4th - Bonds of Thornbury
- 5th - T&J Owen
Thornbury Chamber Winter Brochure 2011
Thornbury's fourth Winter brochure showcased the many Christmas-themed community events in Thornbury, with advertisements from local shops and businesses.
Around 40,000 leaflets were distributed in Thornbury and the surrounding area, and successfully attracted new customers to the town.
To view the 2011 Winter microsite, click here.
Shoppers Survey
The Chamber conducted a Shoppers Survey at a recent Food Fair and among the retailers/coffee shops etc. to see how much trade we get from out of town on a normal trading day.
Click here to read the survey results
Updated map of Thornbury
You can now print off the new version of a delightful map of Thornbury.
The map has been beautifully hand drawn by Richard Rees-Edwards of Surroundings on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, and features key buildings and services.
Copies of the map are available around Thornbury, or click here to print your own.
click here to print the back page of the map, listing Thornbury's businesses.
The Chamber exists to:
- promote common support among the business community
- encourage working to the mutual benefit of members
- provide a collective voice in discussions with local authority and other agencies
- encourage a high standard of excellence in business
- help businesses increase their trade
- help and encourage the promotion of Thornbury and its commerce
An established Chamber for more than 40 years, its members pride themselves on the position it enjoys as a respected and influential body within the town.
If you want have your say where and when it counts, then how better than through the Thornbury Chamber of Commerce?
The Chamber holds Quarterly General Meetings, one of which is an Annual General Meeting, usually held in Spring.
Occasionally special meetings are called to deal with specific developments, which may be important to the commercial landscape of Thornbury.
Meetings are open to members only.
All Thornbury Chamber members have access to the facilities of Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Visit their website for the latest business news and information:
www.businesswest.co.uk
Thornbury Food Fairs
The Chamber organises Food Fairs held along Castle Street on four Saturdays during the year.
These complement Thornbury's regular Thursday Farmers' Markets, and bring new traders to Thornbury.
The Food Fairs have resulted in a new business in Thornbury: Thornbury Fair Foods at Bonds of Thornbury connects local shoppers with the best of suppliers, allowing them to buy fresh, local food every week, collecting from one central point in Thornbury.
Visit www.thornburyfairfoods.co.uk for more information.
Empty Business Premises in Thornbury
For details of current properties available to rent or buy, please visit the Thornbury Chamber website
Castle School Premium Partners
The Chamber is delighted to have become one of the Castle School's Premium Partners, and looks forward to supporting students' education from a business perspective.
Flower bed in memory of our former Secretary, Ann Pike
The flower bed, near Rock Street has now been planted. The brass plaque has been very kindly donated by Mike from Gems which has been put on a beautifully made wooden mount by Simon of Avon Wood Turners (again donated). Thanks very much to both Mike and Simon.
