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The Rumour Mill Creative

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 2, 2023.

We are a collaborative communication and creative agency helping you to visualize, craft and grow your brand. Our aim is to bring you a high-quality, full-service in-house marketing department without […]

Innovativebd

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 17, 2023.

Warriner School

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 16, 2023.

ETCC Associates – Energy Transport, Climate Communications

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 16, 2023.

Drake Lapthorn Ltd

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 16, 2023.

Health and Safety Consultancy Helping companies to work safely and send employees home to their families after shifts. Your safety is our priority

Namib Security Limited

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 13, 2023.

Zimbl

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 13, 2023.

Have you ever calculated what it costs you to operate a car over the course if the year, then looked at home much you actually use it? We did. Finance? […]

IT Teacher Ltd

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 13, 2023.

LCMB Building Performance Specialists

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 28, 2023.

We can support you with all aspects of your buildings to make them more innovative, flexible and aligned to your needs. We’ll reduce your costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions, […]

Cloudia Properties Ltd

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 17, 2023.

Chair’s Annual Report 2022

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 9, 2023.

Review by the Chair 2022

Produce Warriors Limited

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 23, 2022.

Dementia Active

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 23, 2022.

Dementia Active is a charity with an established track record in providing social activity groups for people who have a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is an illness which can isolate […]

MAGENTA SELF STORAGE

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 23, 2022.

Magenta Self Storage where you can access secure, all-inclusive storage for both personal and business use. Our storage solutions are simple and straightforward; we offer a wide range of storage […]

The Willows Banbury LTD

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 23, 2022.

The Willows Banbury LTD run the bar at The Pavilion (Banbury Cricket Club).

Chair’s Annual Report 2022

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 19, 2022.

Review by the Chair 2022

Michael Dalchau

Posted by Website Energizers, on August 9, 2022.

Evergreen Malcolm clocks up 50 years at well-known Banbury cleaning product supplier

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on July 8, 2022.

Cleenol

Loyal Malcolm Cross has clocked up 50 years working for one of the country’s best-known manufacturers and suppliers of cleaning and hygiene products. Despite being aged 78, evergreen Malcolm still […]

LAWTON & CO

Posted by Website Energizers, on June 1, 2022.

Toast Design Consultancy Limited

Posted by Website Energizers, on May 25, 2022.

We’re WordPress web designers. As an agency, we plan, design, build and support hard-working websites that win our clients new business. All our sites are bespoke builds and do exactly […]

Jemstones and Rhythmic Jems

Posted by Website Energizers, on May 20, 2022.

Jemstones is all about building confidence and I tailor the classes completely to the needs/interests of the children that I have in the group. We play lots of games that […]

Business Adaptation Fund for Cherwell Businesses

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on May 11, 2022.

Cherwell Business Adaptation Fund

A new business fund – created to support Cherwell District-based companies to move into an effective renewal phase following the COVID-19 pandemic – is set to be launched by the […]

Spring Soirée with a Taste of Sri Lanka

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on April 21, 2022.

3 Flavours Sri Lanka Event Photo

Sri Lanka’s economy has collapsed; but tourism continues to drive up much-needed foreign direct investment. For centuries, this beautiful tropical island has been considered paradise on Earth. Host to brightly […]

Banbury BID Ltd

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on March 29, 2022.

Local Business Exhibition

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on March 9, 2022.

Local Business Exhibition

A new exhibition is being held at Banbury Town Hall on Wednesday 11th May for all local businesses looking to grow their network and showcase their business. K&K Uniting Connections […]

Spratt Endicott Appoints New Rural and Residential Property Partner

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on December 14, 2021.

Guy Stephenson of Spratt Endicott

Spratt Endicott Solicitors has appointed Guy Stephenson as Head of Rural and Residential Property, a newly created role encompassing the firm’s successful Residential Conveyancing and Agriculture & Estates practices. Stephenson […]

HS2 Meet The Contractor Update

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on December 13, 2021.

HS2 Meet The Contractor Update

HS2 shares information on stations contractors and bidding processes through ‘Meet the Contractor’ 2021 videos HS2 invited businesses to ‘Meet the Contractor’ throughout November. Their Station themed sessions took place […]

David Medhall Surveying & Photography

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on December 1, 2021.

The company is run by David Hughes, a surveyor with 25 years experience in the industry and a speciality in Mechanical/Electrical Surveying and Capital Allowances, although we practice all aspects […]

Burgundy Computing Ltd

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on November 18, 2021.

Burgundy Computing help small businesses by understanding and digitising their processes. We have worked with many businesses in automotive, aerospace, publishing and medical industries to manage opportunities, contact details, product […]

Egis Road Operation M40 Ltd

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on October 10, 2021.

Waymaker Consulting

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on September 22, 2021.

Here at Waymaker we take supporting business seriously. Our purpose is to make a way for businesses to grow by providing you with a range of consulting and support services […]

Ninety years and counting for top accountancy firm

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on July 27, 2021.

Whitley Stimpson

Staff and partners at accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating 90 years in business. It was 1931 when the company first laid its roots in Banbury High Street and it […]

Join the Age Friendly Banbury Pledge

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on July 6, 2021.

Age Friendly Banbury Pledge

We are encouraging Banbury businesses, groups, and organisations to become age friendly and adopt the Age Friendly Banbury Pledge to unite the town in being mindful of its older residents […]

Chair’s Annual Report 2020-21

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on June 21, 2021.

Chairs Annual Report

We know how global events have a profound impact on our daily lives. We are each managing the impact of Covid-19 and I expect we shall find other global events […]

Oxfordshire Skills for Business Programme

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on June 3, 2021.

Skills For Business

If your business is looking to recruit new talent, upskill or reskill workers, OxLEP’s European Social Funded Skills for Business Programme can help. It provides up to 12 hours of […]

360 Visual Media

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on April 8, 2021.

360 Visual Media is a triple Award winning visual content solutions business of 2020. Allow us to showcase your company from a different perspective. We provide various forms of Professional […]

Junction 11 Roadworks – March 2021

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on March 23, 2021.

roadworks M40 roundabout March

Following the arrival of roadworks on the M40 northbound exit slip road and along Ermont Way, the Chamber has liaised with CDC and they with OCC to Highways England to […]

Free website hosting for Banbury Chamber members

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on March 11, 2021.

Website hosting Banbury

Technique Web, the web agency in Banbury that delivered the Banbury Chamber website is now able to provide a brilliant offer to all Banbury Chamber members. Working closely with Yasmin […]

Banbury businesswomen recognised as an ‘inspiration’ ahead of International Women’s Day

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on March 8, 2021.

Lisa in front of Banbury horse

This International Women’s Day NatWest, in partnership with Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, is spotlighting 100 […]

Helping our Heroes: Cleenol supports the Frontline

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on March 3, 2021.

Cleenol supports the frontline

Cleenol Group’s team of chemical experts have been supporting all essential workers on the frontline fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The Banbury-based cleaning and hygiene product manufacturer helps the NHS, care homes, schools, the Ministry of Defence and vaccination centres stay safe. […]

Contractors urged to check if key legislation could now apply

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on March 1, 2021.

Owen Kyffin

Private contractors who set up limited companies to avoid being responsible for PAYE and national insurance contributions are being warned of key changes to legislation. From April rules around the […]

Sapphire Business Services (Banbury) Ltd

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on February 22, 2021.

Meeting with Victoria Prentis MP – February 2021

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on February 16, 2021.

Victoria Prentis MP

Board members of Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce attended a regular check-in with Victoria Prentis MP to put forward questions from local businesses and stakeholders. Neil Wild chaired proceedings […]

Cleenol Group Limited

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on February 1, 2021.

ActionCOACH Warwick

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on February 1, 2021.

As Business Growth Specialists, we work with business owners to achieve their professional and personal goals. We run free seminars, provide 1:2:1 coaching, twice monthly group coaching, 90-day planning sessions […]

Finders Keepers

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on February 1, 2021.

Pro-Clean Banbury Ltd

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on February 1, 2021.

Maddi wins Apprentice of the Year in the LUCA Awards 2020

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on January 11, 2021.

Maddi from Whitley Stimpson Accountants

Whitley Stimpson’s payroll administrator Maddi Cooper has been awarded Apprentice of the Year in the national LUCA Awards 2020. The prestigious annual LUCA Awards are ‘The Oscars of the bookkeeping […]

New Office For Legal Eagles

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on January 8, 2021.

Alison McCormack and Banbury Town Mayor cutting the ribbon at Brethertons new office using a specially manufactured set of socially distanced scissors!

On the 10th December 2020, Brethertons new offices on 19 South Bar Street, Banbury were officially opened by Banbury Town Mayor, John Colgrave and Brethertons’ CEO, Alison McCormack. The office […]

House moving and Covid-19

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 30, 2020.

The recent lockdown has provided some unique challenges. With people still able to move house, we have needed to be extremely thorough when it comes to risk assessments and policies. […]

Have your say on draft Strategic Vision

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 30, 2020.

A strategic vision for Oxfordshire is being prepared with the aim of improving the lives of all in the county and we want your views to make sure it delivers […]

Brexit Update

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 25, 2020.

Currently within the UK we complete about 50 million customs entries per year. Michael Gove announced that with our withdrawal from the EU we will increase the amount of customs […]

HELLA UK RACKS UP THE MILES TO SUPPORT LOCAL HOSPICE

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 25, 2020.

The team’s fund raising efforts take them to Lippstadt and beyond Chipping Warden. November 2020. An intrepid group of HELLA employees have shown their commitment to each other and their […]

SY Limited

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 25, 2020.

Win £500 to spend time in Banbury and support local businesses

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 16, 2020.

On Saturday, October 31 the Government announced a second lockdown in England. Whilst it may be necessary, those businesses forced to close for at least four-weeks will be hit hardest […]

HS2 creates more than 120 jobs with new Brackley office

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 16, 2020.

HS2 is launching a new base in Brackley, creating more than 120 jobs, with business leaders urging local people to explore significant opportunities with Britain’s new high-speed railway. Neil Wild, […]

Supporting the future generation of accountants

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 16, 2020.

Accountancy and business advisors Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in young talent and has welcomed ten new starters to join its leading accountancy team. The company which has offices […]

Brethertons announce move to new offices in South Bar Banbury

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 9, 2020.

Alison McCormack, Brethertons CEO today announced that the firm have signed a lease for securing premises in South Bar, Banbury. Alison confirmed, “In early October, we announced we were selling […]

HS2 Meet the Contractors

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 28, 2020.

Every year, HS2 delivers an event called Meet the Contractor in partnership with the joint ventures delivering the railway on our behalf. Normally this would take place at a venue, and would […]

Winter Economy Plan Summary

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 27, 2020.

Whitley Stimpson have put together useful information links about the Winter Economy Plan. Find the resources below: Winter Economy Plan 2020 Winter Economy Plan 2020 – summary video Latest COVID-19 […]

HS2 Updates

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 12, 2020.

Description of associated traffic management TM operational hours Proposed Works Start Date Estimated Works End Date Lane Closures 00.01 Monday to Saturday 06.00   No TM Saturdays 06.00 to Sunday […]

For the attention of all Chief Executives, Managing Directors and business owners in Oxfordshire

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 12, 2020.

Dear colleague, I am writing to ask for your continued support in helping suppress the spread of coronavirus in Oxfordshire and to draw your attention to new government guidance and […]

About the Lifeskills Faculty

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 12, 2020.

Below is details on how you can be involved with the Lifeskills Faculty at Banbury College from Sue Priest: “Lifeskills is where we have learners who have left school without gaining […]

Whitley Stimpson restore funds for local charity

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 12, 2020.

Despite the current socially distanced restrictions, accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson raised £1,100 for mental health charity Restore at its recent annual golfing day.   Whitley Stimpson’s 28th annual Golf Day was […]

Plan for Oxford’s unmet housing need wins seal of approval

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 9, 2020.

New parkland, schools and public transport networks all feature in a vision for the south of Cherwell district which was backed by councillors yesterday. The Partial Review of the Local […]

Better Business Connections

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 1, 2020.

Better Business Connections brings both Business and Domestic property owners together with Renewable Energy and Battery Solutions and new Green Technologies to reduce energy costs, lower their carbon footprint and […]

Qatar Customs Authorities

Posted by Richard Buckley, on August 27, 2020.

We have been informed by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) that the Qatari customs authorities are not accepting electronic certificates of origin and requesting that documents are also legalised. […]

Cherwell Local Plan Review 2040

Posted by Richard Buckley, on August 27, 2020.

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL PLANNING POLICY CONSULTATION 31 JULY 2020 TO 14 SEPTEMBER 2020 Cherwell Local Plan Review 2040 Planning for Cherwell to 2040: A Community Involvement Paper Consultation is now […]

Sight Security

Posted by Richard Buckley, on August 3, 2020.

Banbury FM

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 28, 2020.

Banbury FM is the local radio station for our town with a mix of local news and information, great music and professional presenters.   They utilise the latest technology to reflect […]

Point of Difference

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 28, 2020.

Point of Difference create and run flexible offices spaces for small and growing businesses.  We focus on characterful buildings in great locations and then completely refurbish them to create modern […]

International Marketing and PR agency turns focus on local and wider UK based businesses

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

With companies struggling to re-establish themselves following the pandemic a local company with International expertise is coming home. Cellet Marketing and Public Relations Limited, based in Bloxham, Oxfordshire has provided […]

Anyone for Sour Dough?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

Ant’s Sour Dough Recipe Starter Day One 50g Strong Bread Flour & 50ml Tepid Water  (At this point it is important to name your starter!) Day Two 50g Strong Bread […]

Do you want to parent like a Royal?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

Chartered psychologist Dr Alice Brown explains how to use emotion coaching to improve your child’s social and emotional intelligence.   On the 29 June 2020, The Sun featured an exclusive […]

Cherwell District Council COVID-19 approach

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

Cherwell district councils approch to COVID-19 & other interesting news articles New advice on health and safety for food vendors: https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/info/258/coronavirus/675/coronavirus-guidance-for-businesses Much of the focus has recently been on distributing […]

Beaumont Road ‘Defect’ will incur no further costs to the tax payer

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

A ‘defect’ for action against the contractor 33kV has been raised to put right a poor reinstatement of trench work. By asking the public utility to liaise directly with our […]

Banbury BID to spruce up town centre

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

Banbury BID is partnering with Kärcher Center Banbury for its Banbury Clean project to spruce up the town centre, starting July 15th with the Market Square. The Banbury Clean project […]

INVITATION: Bank of England (Virtual) Monetary Policy Report Briefing – 11/08/2020

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

You are invited to a virtual presentation on Tuesday 11 August by Dave Ramsden, the Bank’s Deputy Governor for Markets & Banking, and a member of the Monetary Policy Committee.  […]

The Chancellor’s £30bn Summer statement to combat COVID-19 downturn

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 13, 2020.

Tom Biggs ACA CTA, of Wellers Accountants summarises the Chancellor’s Summer statement as COVID-19 grips the economy.   The Chancellor has launched a fresh £30bn package of stimulus measures with […]

Banbury FM

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 2, 2020.

Cellet Marketing and Public Relations Ltd

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 2, 2020.

Cellet Marketing and Public Relations Ltd is a marketing and PR agency in Bloxham, Oxfordshire.  We are a dynamic, independent agency of creative communicators with a results-driven focus.  We have over […]

Bloxham Mill Newsletter

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 1, 2020.

All the latest news from Bloxhaam Mill, including our upcoming partnered event. July 20

Work with us Wednesdays – HS2 Ltd

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 30, 2020.

Attend Onboard local weekly webinars to find out more about the ways you can get your business ‘HS2 ready’ HS2 will provide opportunities for businesses of all shapes and sizes.  […]

Buying a business as a strategy for growth: Top 3 things to consider

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 30, 2020.

Would you consider buying a business in a global pandemic? “When written in Chinese, the word ‘Crisis’ is composed of two characters.  One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.”- […]

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CHERWELL DRIVE AND CONCORD AVENUE

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 30, 2020.

As part of ongoing construction work on the Castle Quay Waterfront development, there will be some temporary road closures in July to allow for utility works to take place: o […]

Countrywide Hotels (Whately Hall Hotel) Remains open for keyworkers

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 26, 2020.

Over the past few weeks at Countrywide Hotels we have been thinking ahead to brighter days, when the country starts to go back to semi-normality or what for now could […]

The time to act is now before fundamental tax changes are upon us

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 22, 2020.

The economic devastation created by coronavirus could have a profound effect on all our financial plans. It is almost inevitable that taxes will rise as the Government attempts to fund […]

Hassle Free Properties

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 20, 2020.

Covid-19: Managing your intellectual property

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 20, 2020.

The global coronavirus epidemic is impacting individuals and businesses across the world. First and foremost this is a human tragedy, causing suffering to thousands worldwide. While different governments are taking […]

Bank of England Webinar

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 20, 2020.

If you missed our Bank of England webinar earlier this month, you’ll be able to watch the recording here: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/events/2020/may/agency-network-briefing-event-may-2020

Nickleby D&M Ltd Consultants

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 5, 2020.

Nickleby is a unique consultancy service, offering a complete bespoke approach to industry. Representing companies across Europe, our business originally focused on its wealth of knowledge with the automotive manufacturing […]

Encase

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 5, 2020.

Encase has been a feature of the Banbury landscape for over 50 years. Situated on Beaumont Road, the factory has been producing printed, corrugated packaging for a wide variety of […]

Katharine House Hospice to extend its facilities to care for local people affected by coronavirus.

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 28, 2020.

With the national coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis soon expected to reach its peak in the UK, Katharine House Hospice in Adderbury, has rapidly increased its care facility to help cope with […]

Despite enormous efforts to encourage businesses to do so, there are still many we are yet to see claim their grant

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 28, 2020.

There is significant work going on at CDC at the moment, in an effort to ensure all eligible businesses receive the Business Rates Grants.  As you will be aware, to […]

Virtual Question Time a Success for Members

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 28, 2020.

We had a great virtual Question time last month with an excellent panel of experts covering a range of useful specialist subjects. You can watch the event in full here […]

Fat Panda First Aid Training provide useful mental online resources

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 28, 2020.

As promised please find links below for all of the online resources regarding mental health and learning tools that i spoke about today as well as a couple of other […]

Athensis supply first face masks, but demand is ripe

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 28, 2020.

We’ve despatched the first 10 of the new batch to Horsefair GP Surgery (assembly now on my kitchen table and not the school!) And we’ve got further requests from: Horsefair […]

April Director’s Report

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 31, 2020.

I am writing this message the day after the Prime Minister’s extraordinary statement of 23rd March – a statement that takes the country at large and the business community into totally […]

Sibford School

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 30, 2020.

Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce Sponsor Banbury Buzz

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 30, 2020.

In these uncertain times Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce are focused on ensuring it’s ‘business as normal’ once restrictions are lifted and our communities look to rebuild. “The Banbury […]

The Warriner School Business Engagement

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 25, 2020.

The Warriner School recognises the vast amount of experience and expertise that local businesses can bring to their school, in terms of inspiring students and linking subjects to ‘real’ careers. […]

Mummy, is the coronavirus going to kill me?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 25, 2020.

Child and educational psychologist Dr Alice Brown explains how you should address children’s fears over the coronavirus. In recent months the coronavirus has dominated the headlines and everyone is talking […]

Whitley Stimpson expert welcomes new IR35 tax delay

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 25, 2020.

A leading tax expert today welcomed the decision to delay complicated tax changes that will affect thousands of contractors in the private sector. The changes to payroll working rules, known […]

Coronavirus Advice & Help

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 19, 2020.

Coronavirus Support for Businesses as of 22 March 2020 Factsheet of Government Advice The following is from the Government web-site as of 22 March 2020: The Chancellor has set out a package […]

Willow hen interiors

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 27, 2020.

James Boswell Hair Design

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 27, 2020.

Our ethos is to provide a  a 5 star bespoke service and focus solely on our clients needs , as a team we have a passion for cut colouring and styling […]

Form and Flow

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 27, 2020.

Meeting room facilities at Bloxham Mill

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 27, 2020.

Booking a meeting room at Bloxham Mill could not be simpler. Rooms can be hired with or without catering. We provide: Broadband internet connection Telephone conference facilities Projectors with PC […]

SPECIAL CORPORATE EVENING WITH TV PRESENTER MARK POUGATCH

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 27, 2020.

Banbury Young Homelessness Project (BYHP) have arranged a unique corporate fundraising evening at Sulgrave Manor on Friday, April 17th featuring ITV Sports Presenter Mark Pougatch who will be recounting highlights […]

Learning Resource Centre Launch Event

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 27, 2020.

Banbury & Bicester College have made significant investment in a new learning resource centre and would like to invite Banbury Businesses to our launch on Wednesday 11th March. The space includes […]

Join the Broughton Castle Sportive on SUNDAY 12th JULY

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

Do you like cycling? Are you up to a cycling challenge? Are you a family fun rider? Join the Broughton Castle Sportive on SUNDAY 12th JULY https://www.broughtoncastlesportive.co.uk/ If the answer […]

SME’s with legacy IT systems have been given a further year to comply with complex new digital tax rules

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) introduced the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme in April 2019. Since then, most self-employed people and business owners with a turnover above the £85,000 […]

Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP)

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, the funded body set up to drive business growth in the Oxfordshire region has just received funding to support local businesses through both workshops and one-to-one […]

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SCHOOL GOVERNOR OR A MAT TRUSTEE? 

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

If you think only teachers run schools, think again! The six schools in the Warriner Multi Academy Trust wouldn’t be as successful as they are without the hard work of […]

Open events coming up at Horton Treatment Centre

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

Open events coming up at Horton Treatment Centre. The events are open to the general public and offer a great opportunity to ask questions of the consultant regarding any issues […]

Giving Students Experience of the Workplace in Banbury

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

All schools need to meet the 8 Gatsby benchmarks, which covers quality careers provision in schools.  These benchmarks are now part of the Ofsted inspection and schools need to have […]

Nowhere to hide: why HMRC’s Connect system means keeping your tax affairs in order is more important than ever before

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

Recent reports have shown that HMRC’s sophisticated automated information system, Connect, is being used increasingly frequently to identify income and gains that have not been declared for tax purposes, and […]

February Member’s Newsletter

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 26, 2020.

Did you miss February’s newsletter? Catch up here  Director’s Report By the time you have read this newsletter we will have Brexited! Whatever your politics and however you will be […]

Is your business resilient?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 23, 2020.

OxLEP and partners are delivering a programme to support business resilience against the key threats facing Oxfordshire businesses, including Brexit. This programme has been developed based on local business engagement […]

Giving Students Experience of the Workplace in Banbury

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 23, 2020.

All schools need to meet the 8 Gatsby benchmarks, which covers quality careers provision in schools.  These benchmarks are now part of the Ofsted inspection and schools need to have […]

TheDesignCoop

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 4, 2020.

TheDesignCoop is an independent, sole trader ran creative company based in Oxfordshire. Working collaboratively and co-operatively with clients and organisations of all sizes from start-up businesses through to international clients […]

Free web hosting for Banbury Chamber members

Posted by Banbury Chamber, on January 30, 2020.

Having completed the new website for the Banbury Chamber of Commerce we are now able to provide a brilliant offer to all Banbury Chamber members. Working closely with Andy Davies […]

Mental health courses at Fat Panda First Aid Training

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 30, 2020.

We all have mental health…sometimes good and sometimes not! 1 in 4 people will have a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime. 1 in 5 people take […]

Act now if you have not claimed your Marriage Tax Allowance, urges Whitley Stimpson

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 30, 2020.

Experts at Whitley Stimpson are urging couples to act now to see if they could get a £900 tax rebate before it’s too late. The Marriage Allowance lets a person […]

Deadline for the Cherwell Business Awards 2020 is fast approaching!

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 30, 2020.

Time is running out for businesses, business people and charities looking to enter the Cherwell Business Awards 2020, with the deadline of 14 February fast approaching. We would like to […]

Business Partnership Opportunites at Warriner School

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 30, 2020.

The Warriner School Business Partnership Opportunities Careers ·         Careers Fair – stands and talks ·         Enrichment days – CV writing and interview skills training / entrepreneurship ·         Mock Interviews ·         […]

Dog Show & Quiz at Highmarket House

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 26, 2020.

We will be hosting a dog show (very unofficial) for all the friends and family of Highmarket House on the 7th of March at 3PM. Each dog will be given a […]

International Women’s Day

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 26, 2020.

as part of our International Women’s Day programme we’re offering a free 90-minute restorative yoga session with the lovely Jackie Balchin for the unsung heroes of Banbury – volunteers, carers […]

Business Resilience Support Programme

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 26, 2020.

The support is around ‘Business Resilience’ and my company The Export Department is delivering it between now and the end of March to Oxfordshire-based businesses on behalf of OxLEP. The […]

How to make your child a pension millionaire through stakeholder pension investment

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 26, 2020.

Parents and grandparents can create a substantial nest egg for their children, with minimal effort, by being clever with their tax planning. By starting a stakeholder pension fund for each […]

A Warm Welcome From TEDxBanbury to 2020!

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 26, 2020.

As we move closer to event day, and rehearsals are underway, here is a little taster of the fabulous talks and themes our wonderful speakers and performers will be bringing […]

How Resiliant is Your Business?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 5, 2020.

Queensway School Careers Day, Can You Help?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 5, 2020.

Do you have time to spare on 21st January to talk to Year 4 students and your company/career. At this stage in their lives the school are looking to inspire […]

Introducing Bloxham Mill Business Centre’s new Centre Manager…

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 5, 2020.

I am delighted to be given an opportunity by the Banbury Chamber of Commerce to introduce myself. I am Richard Brown and I am the new Centre Manager at Bloxham […]

Ellacotts raise £9,500 for Mind

Posted by Richard Buckley, on January 5, 2020.

Ellacotts is very proud to announce that we have smashed our £5,000 target and raised a grand total of £9,542 for our Charity of the Year, Mind! We have been […]

Whitley Stimpson cautions against being seduced by Pheonixism tax schemes

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 18, 2019.

HMRC has issued a warning about so-called ‘phoenixism’ tax avoidance schemes. These seek to avoid income tax charges by winding up a company and claiming the profits at more favourable […]

Great Wolf Lodge Oxfordshire

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 18, 2019.

What we know so far about the proposed development: Great Wolf Resorts currently have no resorts in Europe. They have identified the UK as a priority market, along with Mexico. […]

Cyber Protect Presentation-Thursday 28th 10.30-12

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 18, 2019.

Please see below the presentation from the Thames Valley Police Cyber Security event. If you attended the presentation please complete the survey using the link below.   https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Business-ThamesValley/

What does Banbury need to look like in the future?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 18, 2019.

Revisit Simon Keeping’s presentation from this years BCOC Live. Simon, from Karcher UK spoke about combating the changing landscape of work, technological innovation, consumer behaviour, infrastructure, demographics & societal shifts. […]

Athensis

Posted by Richard Buckley, on December 14, 2019.

BCOC Live 2019

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 29, 2019.

Banbury’s Future is bright!   The Town Hall was full last Thursday for Banbury & District Chamber of Commerce annual business event; Preparing Banbury for the Future. Representatives from over […]

Work Area Limited Sign One-Year Sponsorship Extension Of Town End Terrace

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 25, 2019.

The board of Banbury United are delighted to announce that the clubs Town End terrace will continue to be sponsored by Work Area Limited for the 2019-20 season.   Commenting […]

BIG changes for Banbury Sound

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 25, 2019.

Banbury sound have got some big changes planned in December. “Everything is changing in Media- bigger brands, bigger personalities, and new listening platforms. With all this change going on around […]

Marks & Clerk LLP

Posted by Richard Buckley, on November 5, 2019.

Stress Awareness Week

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 31, 2019.

W/C Monday 04th November is International Stress Awareness Week and I am reaching out to you today, regarding a Stress Awareness event that is being held on Thursday 07th November […]

360 Wellbeing Events

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 31, 2019.

Keeping you updated on worthwhile Events, open Course dates and exciting Announcements as and when they happen.  There are two really worthwhile events taking place in the next couple of […]

Ellacotts raise £2,000 for Mind at charity quiz!

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 31, 2019.

Ellacotts is very excited to announce that our Charity Quiz has raised £2,000 for our Charity of the Year, Mind!   On Thursday 10 October, which was #WorldMentalHealthDay, over 110 […]

Whitley Stimpson Invests in the Best for Professional Development

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 31, 2019.

Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in young talent by welcoming 16 new recruits to join their offices in Banbury, Bicester, High Wycombe and Witney. Human resources […]

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 30, 2019.

Best Food Logistics

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 30, 2019.

BCOC Live 2019 announces keynote speakers

Posted by Richard Buckley, on October 30, 2019.

Banbury Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce the speakers for their BCOC Live Event on Thursday 21 November from 9am at Banbury Town Hall. As well as networking, an […]

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air training course

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 30, 2019.

Logicom Hub Ltd is hosting a 3 Day Full training course for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air in Banbury on the 21st – 23rd October.  The cost of the cost […]

Whitley Stimpson declared one of Britain’s Top 10 accountancy employers

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 18, 2019.

One of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, Whitley Stimpson, has been named as one of the country’s best employers within its profession. The company, which […]

Update on Castle Quay Waterfront works – closure of Spiceball Leisure Centre footbridge

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 18, 2019.

We are writing today to advise you that due to ongoing construction works for Castle Quay Waterfront, the Spiceball Leisure Centre footbridge will be closing from Monday 23 September. This […]

BWIB Annual Conference and Awards 2019 Promises to be the Best Ever!

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 15, 2019.

Have you got your ticket yet for the BWIB Annual Conference and Awards 2019 on 24 September at Wroxton House Hotel? This year it is going to be amazing, not […]

Enterprising help needed for students!

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 2, 2019.

Jennifer Fernbank at Meadowbrook College is calling on all excluded students: ‘I am a teacher at Meadowbrook College, West Bar, Banbury and work with students who have been permanently excluded […]

Driving Skills Event

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 2, 2019.

Banbury Advanced Motorists & The Rotary Club Banbury Cherwell Sunday 22nd September 10.00am to 4.00pm in the Market Place, Banbury All welcome to take part £5.00 per car, approx 30 […]

CQ2 Updates – September

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 2, 2019.

Banbury set to become a haven for foodies Last month, Lock29, a unique, creative food & drink and leisure space that will fill 30,000 sq ft of the former BHS […]

The VAT domestic reverse charge

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 2, 2019.

On 1 October, the VAT domestic reverse charge comes into effect for the building and construction industry as part of a government clamp-down on VAT fraud. The reverse charge does […]

HS2 and your business

Posted by Richard Buckley, on September 2, 2019.

Being a good neighbour to communities includes working closely with local businesses based along the route of the new railway. We recognise the value that local businesses can bring to […]

BCOC Live 2019: Preparing Banbury for the Future

Posted by Richard Buckley, on August 22, 2019.

What does Banbury need to look like in the future to combat the changing landscape of work, technological innovation, consumer behaviour, demographics and societal shifts?  Are you ready? BCOC Live […]

Instagram Masterclass

Posted by Richard Buckley, on August 12, 2019.

Whether you are a beginner or a regular user we can guide you through the myriad of things you can do with Instagram. Correct profile set up Look of your […]

Free web hosting offer extended for Banbury Chamber members

Posted by Richard Buckley, on August 7, 2019.

FREE website hosting for Banbury Chamber members* Having completed the new website for the Banbury Chamber of Commerce we are now able to provide a brilliant offer to all Banbury […]

New Mental Health Workshop Specifically For Smaller Businesses

Posted by Richard Buckley, on August 6, 2019.

360Wellbeing follows news of their recent arrival, with the announcement of a new low-cost mental health workshop, that is aimed at Oxfordshire’s Sole Traders, Micro Businesses and SME’s.  360Wellbeing has […]

New Workplace Mental Health Support Launches

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 20, 2019.

Today sees the launch of 360Wellbeing, a new mental health support company in Oxfordshire, providing its workplace mental health services to businesses and organisations that require guidance, training and on-going […]

OXON Physiotherapy

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 16, 2019.

OXON Physiotherapy is a private physiotherapy clinic that provides high quality evidence based physiotherapy, pilates, sports massage and acupuncture treatment to everyone, from the general public to elite athletes. All […]

Whitley Stimpson’s Payroll Manager earns place on Prestigious Reward 300 index

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 9, 2019.

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Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practices and business advisers in the area, are delighted that their Payroll Manager, Tracy Gill, has been included in the category of […]

PRESS RELEASE: Banbury United & Modex Sponsorship

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 9, 2019.

MODEX JOIN FORCES WITH THE PURITANS IN TWO-YEAR DUGOUT SPONSORSHIP DEAL The board of Banbury United Football Club are delighted to announce a two-year sponsorship deal with Modex until the […]

Surge in HMRC fraud blamed on the digital tax system

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 9, 2019.

Tax experts have said the “digitisation” of Britain’s tax regime has opened the doors for scammers to take advantage of gaps in HMRC’s technology. Phone scams targeting taxpayers have risen dramatically, […]

Jamie Briggs Tour 2019

Posted by Richard Buckley, on July 7, 2019.

CASTLE BARBERS – A CUT ABOVE THE REST – IN TWO-YEAR DEAL WITH THE PURITANS!

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 29, 2019.

The board of Banbury United Football Club are delighted to announce a two-year sponsorship deal with Castle Barbers until the end of the 2021 season. The deal will mean Castle […]

WALRAVEN EXTEND SUPPORT EVEN FURTHER IN TWO-YEAR AWAY KIT DEAL UNTIL 2021

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 7, 2019.

The Board of Banbury United Football club is extremely pleased to announce that Walraven have reaffirmed their commitment to the club by signing a two-year away kit extension through to […]

Dementia Friends Sessions

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 7, 2019.

As promised in the visit I would like to offer to all members of the Chamber and their businesses Dementia Friends Sessions, I have done the training to be a […]

Major shift in VAT legislation looming for construction firms

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 7, 2019.

Building firms are being alerted to ensure they are aware of new VAT legislation set to be introduced later in the year. The VAT reverse charge for construction services removes […]

Ellacotts promotes Agriculture Partner

Posted by Richard Buckley, on June 7, 2019.

Ellacotts LLP Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers is delighted to announce the promotion of Agriculture Director, Joanne Wright, to Partner from 1 June 2019. The promotion is a further expansion […]

Lorraine Kelly’s tax victory raises important issues for freelancers and businesses

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 28, 2019.

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Experts at Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area, are keen to highlight that the HMRC is not always right when it comes to important issues surrounding small […]

BWIB Awards are now OPEN

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 27, 2019.

We are very excited to announce that the 2019 BWIB Awards are now open for nominations! The Awards are your chance to shine (or to nominate someone fabulous!) and this […]

Community Club Lottery

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 14, 2019.

Puritans launch fundraising lottery to support club’s community projects The £1-a-ticket lottery will give supporters of United – the sporting heart of Banbury – the chance to win cash prizes […]

10km Rough Runner

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 14, 2019.

Ella Barrington, Managing Director of Corse Concierge is taking on the 10K rough runner. Here’s what Ella had to say: “Please forgive the blatant request for money! I’m running the […]

Exclusive rates at The George Inn

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 12, 2019.

Charity Skydive

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 12, 2019.

Paul Jarvis from KMS Litho Ltd is doing a charity skydive to raise funds for The Horton Hospital. Paul’s donation webpage is: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pauljarvis63 Good Luck Paul from everybody at Banbury […]

9-2-3 Jobs has reached the finals of the Best Small Employer in Working Families’ Best Practice Awards

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 10, 2019.

The shortlist for the annual Best Practice Awards has been announced today by work life balance charity Working Families.  Oxfordshire recruitment agency 9-2-3 Jobs has been named as a finalist […]

Ellacotts expands Private Client Tax team

Posted by Richard Buckley, on May 1, 2019.

Ellacotts LLP Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers are delighted to announce two new appointments to their Tax and Wealth Planning team. Jennie Brown joined as Director of Private Client Tax […]

Public trusts accountants over politicians on tax

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 26, 2019.

Recent research has shown that, when it comes to tax systems, the public has greater trust in the professionals – including accountants and tax advisers – than it does in […]

Broughton Castle Sportive

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 26, 2019.

The Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell organise an annual Charity Cycle Sportive starting at Boughton Castle. This is open to everyone young and old. With 3 major routes: 100 miles; […]

Local Solicitor Appointed To The Bench

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 26, 2019.

Law firm Brethertons LLP is delighted to announce that one of their Partners, Matthew Montanaro, has been appointed to sit as a Deputy District Judge. Matthew Montanaro a Partner in […]

Brethertons Doubles Size of Partnership

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 26, 2019.

Top 200 law firm, Brethertons Solicitors has promoted nine members of staff to partner, effectively doubling the size of the Partnership in one fell swoop. Joining the Partnership are lawyers […]

Castle Quay 2 Update

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 8, 2019.

Short-term arrangements to supplement parking whilst the development is in progress Some of the parking provision in Banbury will be unavailable during certain phases of construction, and this has started […]

New Appointment for Dispute Resolution Team at Brethertons

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 1, 2019.

Top 200 law firm Brethertons LLP grows its Dispute Resolution team with appointment of Chartered Legal Executive George Smith. George brings a wealth knowledge to the Dispute Resolution team, with […]

Brethertons Expand Team of Legal Experts in Dispute Resolution

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 1, 2019.

Top 200 law firm Brethertons LLP expands its Dispute Resolution team with appointment of Susan Ellis as Associate Solicitor. Susan brings a wealth expertise to the Dispute Resolution team, specialising […]

Jaguar Heritage Swallow Sidecar Restoration Project

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 1, 2019.

VIP launch of the Activate Learning and Jaguar Heritage Swallow Sidecar Restoration Project being undertaken by students from Banbury and Bicester College. Michael Quinn, Grandson of Sir William Lyons will be hosting the launch and Jaguar […]

AG PRODUCTS

Posted by Richard Buckley, on April 1, 2019.

We are in our 31st year supplying quality Promotional Products to companies and organisations in Banbury, throughout Oxfordshire and beyond. The range of possible promotional ideas, whether a low-cost give-away, […]

UNFORGETTABLE THE MILL THEATRE, BANBURY

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 29, 2019.

FRI 7TH JUNE 2019 7PM – TICKETS £10 AVAILABLE FROM THE MILL THEATRE The Banbury Therapy Group is 10 years old this year and to celebrate, we are proud to […]

Inaugural ABC Networking meeting

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 23, 2019.

Thanks to everybody who came to our inaugural ABC Networking meeting on Tuesday at Banbury and Bicester College. Thanks also to Banbury Guardian for some great ? Will you be our second event on […]

Capital

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 18, 2019.

Work Area Ltd

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 13, 2019.

Fat Panda First Aid Training LTD

Posted by Richard Buckley, on March 13, 2019.

Fat Panda First Aid Training is a local company delivering First Aid Training and Mental Health First Aid Training to businesses, schools and other organisations in Oxfordshire and the Midlands. […]

Is your business looking for staff?

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 28, 2019.

Promote your vacancies at Banbury Job Fair. FREE stands available to all employers. Meet potential employees and local organisations who can help drive your business forward. Learn more about apprenticeships and local […]

New Appointment for Brethertons Employment Team

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 28, 2019.

Brethertons is pleased to welcome Roy Magara as an Associate to their Employment team. Roy brings a wealth of expertise in both contentious and advisory elements of the law including discrimination, […]

Whitley Stimpson urges landlords to consider action ahead of rising taxes in 2020

Posted by Richard Buckley, on February 11, 2019.

Thousands of landlords could be hit with much higher tax bills when they come to sell their properties, as a result of budget tax changes to be implemented in 2020. […]