Events Update
We will re-schedule planned events but in the meantime we are putting together an exciting programme of on line talks to provide updates from local businesses. These will tell the story of the innovations and adaptations they’ve put in place to successfully work through the current challenging circumstances we all face.
Sam Stretton guest speaker 20 minutes. Focus on logistic and Dangerous goods
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Kannegiesser offers its customers the complete range of industrial product technologies in washing. There's a strong chance you've never heard of technologies such as 'flatwork', 'garment' and 'cross system' - who would have thought that doing the laundry could be so sophisticated and form the basis of a worldwide business? In fact, Kannegiesser is internationally active in 51 different countries and world market leader in the area of industrial laundry technology, and a major operator in Banbury. We will also be…
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Yvonne Constance – Cabinet Member for Environment (including Transport) Representative from Thames Water
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Cherwell Edge Golf Club, Chacombe, OX17 2EN The Board of the Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Chamber's 15th Annual Golf tournament at Cherwell Edge Golf Club on Thursday 19th April 2018. 8.15 am - Meet in the clubhouse for tea/coffee and bacon sandwiches, cards and rules 9.00am - Start Round of golf under Texas Scramble Rules with team and individual prizes. Two course lunch. Charity hole where all proceeds will be donated to BCOC member charities.…
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You're invited to this month's Banbury Chamber Event: Guesstimating Future Trading Scenarios with guest speaker Sam Stretton
on Thursday 21st June 2018 at Bloxham Mill Business Centre, Barford Road, Bloxham, OX15 4FF
Karyn OTCN - The Oxfordshire Town Chambers Network Limited -10mins
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Double billing, Hard Hitting We're talking Economic Demographic and Business Support 10.00am Thursday 12th July 2018 at Gracewell of Adderbury, Gardner Way, Adderbury, OX17 3FW We're delighted to have not just one, but two high profile speakers at this event, both with a serious business agenda: Steve Newman, Senior Economic Officer at CDC, will be revealing the latest economic data from Cherwell District Council and providing an overview backdrop to the business climate in the region. Nigel Tipple, CEO will…
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Hosted at ‘The Pavilion’ Banbury Cricket Club, White Post Road, Bodicote, OX15 4BN Free Parking Friday 13th July from 7pm Onwards Please join us for canapes and to find out more about us. All sizes of businesses are most welcome. Kindly sponsored by Jamie Briggs Removals and Storage Ltd. REGISTER
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Banbury museum is located in Banbury’s town centre, next to the idyllic canal side, and opposite Tooley’s historic boatyard. The Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town, costume from the 17th century to the present day and the Oxford Canal: these are just some of the stories illustrated in the museum’s galleries. There are also regularly changing exhibitions and activities to ensure that there is always something new to see and do. BCOC are looking forward to attend this…
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About Parliament Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day. The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in Parliament's work. Further information for this event will follow shortly. Information to help plan visits and make the most of your time at the Houses of Parliament including how to find us, disability access, security and facilities can be found on:-…
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Hook Norton Brewery Tour Hook Norton is one of only 32 family owned breweries and is the finest example of a Victorian Tower Brewery in the country. Of course, the brewery is about so much more than just its fantastic range of award winning beers. At the brewery we have a shop, Malthouse Kitchen Cafe, free museum and meeting rooms. We have 36 pubs that are at the heart of many of local communities, serving great drink and food to the region. Many of you will know Hook…
Find out more »Welcome all to Banbury Broomsticks in partnership with Banbury Chamber of Commerce! You are all invited to take part in our next wickedly good networking event. Banbury Broomsticks is the fun way to network with fellow business women in Banbury & the surrounding areas. Broomsticks was born out of the need for a less formal but still efficient way of networking. GUEST SPEAKER: Jackie Alder To reserve your place click here
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ASTON MARTIN Aston Martin tour is a spectacular tour of their prestigious factory this tour is very popular and is back by popular demand. Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch, beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines, is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the…
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WMT&R established the UK subsidiary in Banbury, Oxfordshire in April 2003 as part of its expansion programme. Equipment is housed in a 50,000 sq. ft. building, with Tensile, Fatigue, Metallography, Bonding, Corrosion, and Heat Treatment laboratories. An additional machining centre provides customers with material cut up and test specimen manufacturing. The Banbury facility employs experienced professionals and can provide a range of mechanical testing services. Also offered are specialties in Thin Sheet Fatigue, Foil Tensile, (Tensile including 'r' 'n' and…
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A Better Connected Banbury You are invited to Banbury Town Hall on Thursday 22nd November 2018 09:00 - 14:00. The event is open to businesses/organisations only and is FREE entry (but you must pre-register, see below). The day will run to the following agenda: Banbury Town Hall - Thursday 22 November 2018 09:00 - 14:00 Open to businesses /organisations only 9 – 10 am Arrival, coffee, pastries, networking and trade stands 10 – 11 am Part 1 - two speakers…
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Banbury and Bicester College serves the north of Oxfordshire and beyond, providing leading-edge vocational programmes for all ages and levels. It has built an enviable reputation in hospitality and catering and the creative industries, offering career-focused courses in creative art and design, graphic design, fashion and photography from the recently-refurbished workshops and studios of the creative arts centre. It has recently launched a new digital media production suite and motor vehicle centre in Banbury, following a £6m development. The Bicester campus…
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KMS Litho print really is passion and not just a clever strap line. Established as a family business in 1993, the company has grown into one of the leading printing firms in Oxfordshire, with clients all over the UK, in particular in London, and they are dedicated and committed to supplying quality print. KMS Litho printing company benefit from many years of experience in digital and litho printing, as well as Giclee fine art print, Pantone printing, duplex and triplex…
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The Mill Arts Centre, the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. As the only dedicated arts provision in the area our vision is to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of our communities by providing a high quality, varied artistic, education and participatory programme. They believe that by offering our communities the chance to engage with and be entertained by a variety of art forms and play a significant role in the cultural, social and economic development of…
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Dematic leverages the data and technologies within your fulfillment centres to help measure your progress and improve your operations on a sustainable basis that strengthens the entire supply chain while providing you a competitive advantage. With over 75 years in the business and over 40-percent of the world's retail orders fulfilled via Dematic systems, They have the technical foundation and internal processes to take your operations to the next dimension.
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Talk about GDPR and Brexit Rachael Eyre from Spratt Endicott Book your place
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Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel Guest speakers Sam Stretton Managing Director Logicom Hub talk import and export and Ellacotts Charlotte Toemaes MTD talk about making Tax DigitalMid-scale hotel for business trips or leisure Book your place
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THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO EVERYBODY Join us for a new networking partnership Banbury Chamber of Commerce (BCOC), in partnership with Activate Learning (Banbury & Bicester College) invites you to attend a brand new series of networking events. Following the BCOC live event last November, where we committed to developing closer working relationships with Banbury businesses, education establishments and charitable foundations in and around the Banbury area, we are delighted to bring you… “A Better-Connected Banbury - Bringing business, education…
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BANBURY AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 16th ANNUAL GOLF DAY ON THURSDAY 4th APRIL 2019 CHERWELL EDGE GOLF CLUB, CHACOMBE, BANBURY, OX17 2EN The Board of the Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Chamber's 15th Annual Golf tournament at Cherwell Edge Golf Club on Thursday 4th April 2019. 8.30 am - Meet in the clubhouse for tea/coffee and bacon sandwiches, cards and rules 9.00am - Start, off two tees Round of golf under Texas Scramble Rules with team…
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"focus on excellence drives our growth" - founder Denys C. Shortt OBE DCS is a family business and I would like to extend a huge thank you to our customers, suppliers and service providers for your support over the past 21 years. Two decades of selling health, beauty and household brands resulting in over £2 billion of sales! From humble beginnings in 1994 (with the three of us in a stable block at Buckland) to the DCS that you know…
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Graeme Chaplin, Agent, Bank of England, West Midlands & Oxfordshire Agency Graeme is the Bank’s Regional Agent for the West Midlands & Oxfordshire. The role of the Bank’s regional Agencies is to act as information gatherers for the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Policy Committee (FPC). To this end, the Agents meet regularly with contacts from across the business community to assess the current state of the economic environment. This information plays an important role in the…
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Edd Frost & Daughters Family Funeral Directors Born in Banbury and brought up locally in Adderbury, Edd Frost is a qualified Funeral Director and member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors. It is hugely important to Edd to serve the bereaved families in and around the area he has grown up in. Since entering the profession following the loss of both his parents, he has quickly built up his own reputation based upon respect, care, dignity and trust. As a result of this…
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Highmarket House Highmarket House is all about delivering high quality care services for older people in beautiful surroundings. Our experienced teams provide residential and respite care, as well as specialist care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We also provide palliative and end of life care. They have an array of facilities, including a comfy cinema room, relaxing bar area, a hair salon and a welcoming coffee shop where you can help yourself to a freshly…
Find out more »75-minute tour followed by meeting with Victoria Prentis. More details to follow. Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day. The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in Parliament's work. Book Now
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This year we have much news to report. Come along to the AGM (more thrilling and exciting than you might give credit for!) and link seamlessly into the Fish & Chips and Quiz evening following. Pete Gardner from Spratt Endicott is throwing himself to the lions as he volunteers to be Quiz Master for the first time. He will be doing his level best to ensure that we have a new winner this year! Test your wits against the hardest…
Find out more »ASTON MARTIN Aston Martin tour is a spectacular tour of their prestigious factory this tour is very popular and is back by popular demand. Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch, beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines, is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the…
Find out more »Graeme Chaplin, Agent, Bank of England, West Midlands & Oxfordshire Agency Graeme is the Bank’s Regional Agent for the West Midlands & Oxfordshire. The role of the Bank’s regional Agencies is to act as information gatherers for the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Policy Committee (FPC). To this end, the Agents meet regularly with contacts from across the business community to assess the current state of the economic environment. This information plays an important role in the…
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This is the second event within the new ABC series, for a better connected Banbury aimed at bringing business and educators together. A T Level briefing hosted by Activate Learning in association with Banbury Chamber of Commerce and the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Continuing falls in unemployment levels, advances in technology, Brexit uncertainty and potential limitations on migrant workers could impact negatively on an already widening Oxfordshire skills gap. Now, more than ever, it is essential that education providers work…
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Itinerary for the day: 10.15am – Refreshments and networking 10.30am – Jamie Briggs/Julie Briggs to give welcome and introduction plus tour of storage facilities 11.00am – Mini-bus ride to Heyford Park Heritage Centre where Heritage Manager Nick Forder will welcome everyone to the centre, show a video before we go on a tour of the Command Centre, Bomb Store and the area where filming takes place. 12.30pm – Tour concludes back at Jamie Briggs We will issue some detailed instructions…
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Technique Web is the online department within the Technique Print Group. Established in 1997 the Technique Print Group has rapidly established a reputation for fantastic quality, reliability and value-for-money. Naturally, Technique Web Design in Banbury holds the same values ensuring whatever the size of your project you can be sure you will be in safe hands. We have been creating websites and working with both local and national clients since 2002 meaning we’ve witnessed, and been involved in, the huge…
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Prodrive is a world leading motorsport and advanced technology business. Our business and culture is founded in motorsport but today we also help businesses in the automotive, aerospace, marine and other sectors create innovative engineering solutions which realise their ambitions.
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We are a leading global automotive supplier with 348 manufacturing facilities and 91 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries. We have over 174,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing. Book your place
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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? Book your free place 8.30 - Set up 9.00 - Teas and coffees 9.45 -10.45 - Part 1 GS /QA 10.45 -11.45 - BRUNCH 11.45 -12.45 - Part 2 GS/QA 12.45 1.30 - Stands/networking 1.30 - Finish To be a sponsor of this event or to purchase a trade stand contact Yamin on bcoc@banburychamber.com Brunch sponsor £250 Headline Sponsor £500…
Find out more »Graeme Chaplin, Agent, Bank of England, West Midlands & Oxfordshire Agency Graeme is the Bank’s Regional Agent for the West Midlands & Oxfordshire. The role of the Bank’s regional Agencies is to act as information gatherers for the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Policy Committee (FPC). To this end, the Agents meet regularly with contacts from across the business community to assess the current state of the economic environment. This information plays an important role in the…
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Networking for women in and around Oxfordshire You are required to be a Banbury Chamber of Commerce member to benefit from Banbury Broomsticks. If it is your first time to Banbury Broomsticks, make sure you email Yasmin at bcoc@banburychamber.com before purchasing your ticket! The venue; Banbury Cricket Club is available from 10.30am with networking beginning at 12pm. Guest Speaker: Ella Barrington Book Now >>
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Located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, British Bakels commenced production in 1990 and has continually invested in both people and facilities to produce industry-leading bakery ingredients and ensuring the sustainable growth of the business. Join BCOC for a tour of British Bakels. Book Now >>
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Norbar are world leaders in torque equipment. Norbar’s state-of-the-art factory facilities ensure we provide the very latest design, manufacturing and quality control technology to achieve the highest level of innovation and precision in the field of torque control equipment. Attendees should note that they will not be able to park at Norbar on the day. Suggested parking is at Gateway and walk over the road to Norbar. BOOK NOW >>
Find out more »Networking for women in and around Oxfordshire You are required to be a Banbury Chamber of Commerce member to benefit from Banbury Broomsticks. If it is your first time to Banbury Broomsticks, make sure you email Yasmin at bcoc@banburychamber.com before purchasing your ticket! The venue; Banbury Cricket Club is available from 10.30am with networking beginning at 12pm. Guest Speaker: Sam Stratton Book Now >>
Find out more »Hosted by BCOC board members, Neil Wild and Allan Love. Your opportunity to ask questions to a range of specialists each able to provide advice to help you navigate your business through this crisis. This is a virtual event and further details for accessing the event will be provided to those who register by email to: bcoc@banburychamber.com The expert panel will include: Carol Shaw, Employment Lawyer from Spratt Endicott. Carol leads the employment team and has over 30 years’ experience. Perfect…
Find out more »Via Zoom two BCOC board members will host a virtual coffee cake catch up, bring your own coffee and cake and take the time to catch up with other members. Email bcoc@banburychamber.com to secure your space.
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Quiz master Pete Gardner returns, albeit via Zoom for 2020! AGM 7pm – a really short over view of the year Quiz to start at 7.15pm Pete Gardner from Spratt Endicott is throwing himself to the lions as he returns to be quiz master. Encourage your households to join you in a team or link up with your colleagues virtually. First prize: £25 gift voucher kindly supplied by the Kitchen at Farnborough Please email the…
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Graeme Chaplin, Agent, Bank of England, West Midlands & Oxfordshire Agency Email Yasmin on bcoc@banburychamber.com to book your place Graeme is the Bank’s Regional Agent for the West Midlands & Oxfordshire. The role of the Bank’s regional Agencies is to act as information gatherers for the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Policy Committee (FPC). To this end, the Agents meet regularly with contacts from across the business community to assess the current state of the economic environment. This…
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A great opportunity to hear more about the new development and plans for the centre. project overview and update, with a closing slot of 10 mins for a Q&A Spaces are limited so email bcoc@banburychamber.com to secure your place now.
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The HS2 project will bring with it opportunities for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Work on phase one of the project is underway, and both procurement and construction are continuing during the current Covid 19 situation in line with government guidance. To deliver the project, HS2 and it’s contractors will need more than just tracks and trains. With up to 30,000 people working on the project at it’s peak, there are many other services and amenities that they will…
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Join Yasmin (Virtually) as she visits Westminster Security to learn more about the products including temperature scanners supporting businesses to become Covid secure. You'll be able to join the tour virtually and details will be sent closer to the time. To secure your place email Yasmin on bcoc@banburychamber.com
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**Rescheduled Event** The session is from 2 pm. Please book in the normal way email Yasmin at bcoc@banburychamber.com. A link to the zoom meeting will be sent out a few days before the event. A joint event with Bloxham Mill the event will cover two topics (around 30 minutes on each) 1) Sales recovery – Robin Lines 2) Mental health at work – Fat Panda First Aid Training Secure your place by emailing Yasmin
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Some of the Chamber Board will be meeting the Banbury & Bicester MP, Victoria Prentis on 25th September. Victoria is keen to hear from local businesses large and small and has approached the Chamber. The chamber is here to represent you to Government both local and national on the issues that matter. If you have a question or comment you would like us to put forward on your behalf then please send it in to us bcoc@banburychamber.com asap.
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How to maintain a positive mindset in a climate of change With lots of change happening around us in the last few months, it can be difficult not to feel overwhelmed. There are so many things that we can’t control now, but we can control our behaviour and how we react to situations. In this ‘conversation’ with Maggie we will discuss why having a positive mindset is important for you, your team and your business and explore some tips and…
Find out more »Graeme Chaplin, Agent, Bank of England, West Midlands & Oxfordshire Agency Graeme is the Bank’s Regional Agent for the West Midlands & Oxfordshire. The role of the Bank’s regional Agencies is to act as information gatherers for the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Policy Committee (FPC). To this end, the Agents meet regularly with contacts from across the business community to assess the current state of the economic environment. This information plays an important role in the policy…
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How to Transform Your Business in a Climate of Change A great insight into how the owners of two hospitality businesses joined forces to create a vibrant shop and takeaway emporium when both of their businesses came to a grinding halt with COVID-19 restrictions in place. During the first COVID-19 lockdown Jo and her husband, Ant, were forced to close their restaurant and took up baking sour dough and were delivering their bread through Banburyshire. As a result of their…
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A workshop style event with Q&A to a panel of experts and businesses affected by the changes. The panel will include Victoria Prentis MP, Catherine Rohll from Norbar Torque Tools, Simon Keeping from Karcher, Carol Shaw an employment law specialist at Spratt Endicott and Gill Carr, a specialist on EU Transition working on the BEIS funded EU Transition Business Readiness Support programme on behalf of OXLEP. Join us to hear how local businesses are adapting to the changes and to…
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