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# Brixham Chamber

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- [Open Meeting- 25th Nov, 7pm, Berry Head Hotel](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-25th-nov-7pm-berry-head-hotel/) - Join us for our latest open meeting on Tuesday 25th Nov from 7pm-9pm at the Berry Head Hotel. This month's topics include plans for a new community hub at The Edge on Bolton Street, Mapzest a unified tourism guide for kiosk, mobile & web developed in Brixham and future options for destination marketing of the English Riviera.
- [Update on Cardiac Services](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/update-on-cardiac-services/) - The Heart Campaign is hosting a public meeting at 5.30pm on the 24th November at the Imperial hotel in Torquay to give an update on what they have discovered about the threat to the cardiology services and services generally at Torbay Hospital and their activities in protest. The meeting will provide: An overview of the
- [Medical and humanitarian aid arrives in Ukraine](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/medical-and-humanitarian-aid-arrives-in-ukraine/) - On Sunday 9th November our team of eight volunteer drivers handed over six vehicles and their contents of medical and humanitarian aid for onward transport to various locations in Ukraine.
- [Retail Unit Improvement Grants](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/retail-unit-improvement-grants/) - Grant funding of upto £5,000 is now available for independent retail businesses located in the town centres of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. The funding is designed to help enhance Torbay’s town centre spaces, supporting the local business community to thrive all year round and making town centres more inviting and accessible for visitors. Applications are
- [Help shape the ERBID3 Business Plan](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/help-shape-the-erbid3-business-plan/) - The current ERBID runs until the end of 2026. Next year, levy-paying businesses will vote on a potential third term (ERBID3). Levy payers should now have received the ERBID3 Consultation Document by post and email, outlining our ERBID2 achievements and future proposals. Now we need to hear from you - your feedback will help shape the final
- [Latest fundraising for Brixham’s Aid Convoy to Ukraine](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/latest-fundraising-for-brixhams-aid-convoy-to-ukraine/) - As part of their fundraising for the Brixham Humanitarian and Medical Aid Convoy leaving for Ukraine on Thursday 6th November, Brixham Future are holding a Hog Roast Dinner at the Berry Head Hotel on Friday 17th October 2025 at 6.30pm followed by Promises Auction. Brixham Future CIC, along with Brixham RBL, Brixham Rotary Club and
- [Ben's Journey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bens-journey/) - Ben Smith is raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association On November 22, 2025, I will be participating in a walk from Oxen Cove to the Berryhead hotel in Brixham to raise awareness and funds for those living with or affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This cause is incredibly close to my heart. In
- [New 'Blackheart' mural](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-blackheart-mural/) - Hoist the colours and raise a tankard, fer we be celebratin’ the grand unveil of the mural commissioned in honour o’ none other than Captain Blackheart’s 80th voyage ‘round the sun! A mighty thank ye to the talented artist Sketch, whose brush be as bold as a cannon blast, and to the fine folk Fletch
- [Guardhouse wins Gold again!!!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/guardhouse-wins-gold-again/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”16px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Guardhouse Cafe has once again won a prestigious Gold from Taste of the West in the 2025 Awards. Cafe owner Alex Foley said “Many thanks to the Taste of the West mystery
- [Help for staff left jobless after TCCT ceases trading](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/help-for-staff-left-jobless-after-tcct-ceases-trading/) - A special fund-raising campaign has been set up to help and say thank you to the rangers and volunteers caught in the collapse of TCCT.
- [Festival of Arts Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/festival-of-arts-brixham/) - The inaugural Festival of Arts Brixham (F.A.B) will take place from October 20–25, 2025, in Brixham's Cultural Quarter. The week-long event is a collaboration between Brixham's Museum, Theatre, and Library, along with A Kick Up The Arts and The Music Factory. It features a variety of events like live music, art workshops, and a final
- [Big things coming for Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/big-things-coming-for-brixham/) - Earlier this month a number of Torbay councillors and officers met with members from Brixham Town Council and Brixham Chamber of Commerce to share the emerging design proposals that they have been working on with Regeneration Partners – Wilmott Dixon and Milligan – to improve Brixham for everyone who uses the town, whether that be for business or pleasure.
- [Riviera Connect 2025](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/riviera-connect-2025/) - Get Ready for Riviera Connect Expo for Business, Tourism and Hospitality 2025 DATE: Thursday 16th October 2025 TIMES: 9.30am - 5pm. Breakfast Networking 7.30am - 9am After two successful and exciting events in 2023 and 2024, the Riviera Connect Expo returns to the Riviera Conference Centre! This unmissable event is a dynamic collaboration between the
- [Retail/Hospitality Roundtable with Caroline Voaden MP](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/retail-hospitality-roundtable-with-caroline-voaden-mp/) - Retail and hospitality businesses in Brixham are invited to attend a business roundtable to discuss the issues affecting them. The roundtable, hosted by Caroline Voaden MP, will take place at Rockfish, Brixham, on Friday 17th October between 8.30am and 10.00am. To register, please visit: https://www.carolinevoaden.com/brixham-hospitality-retail-roundtable
- [ERBID Brixham in Images Photo Competition](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/erbid-brixham-in-images-photo-competition/) - The new ERBID Brixham in Images Photo Competition is a fantastic opportunity for both amateur and professional photographers to showcase the beauty, charm, and character of Brixham through their own lens.
- [ERBID advertising and marketing toolkit](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/erbid-advertising-and-marketing-toolkit/) - Monday 26th May saw the launch of the latest phase of the ERBID’s major new escape your everyday destination marketing campaign. This multi-channel advertising campaign is aimed specifically at couples aged 50+, mid – mid/high affluence, and living in Bristol, Cardiff and South Wales - with the digital aspect of the campaign also targeting the South West. It is
- [NEW ERBID Marketing Campaign Launches](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-erbid-marketing-campaign-launches/) - Monday 17th February saw the launch of a major new destination marketing campaign aimed at attracting families to holiday in the English Riviera. Following the appointment of Exeter-based marketing agency, Chalk & Ward, The ERBID Company has developed a multi-channel advertising campaign – ‘escape your everyday’. The campaign is aimed specifically at low to medium-income families with
- [Cryptosporidium Impact / ERBID Survey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/cryptosporidium-impact-erbid-survey/) - Since May 15th when Cryptosporidium hit the national news, many businesses have notified the ERBID Company of negative impacts to their business/es including loss of bookings, cancelled forward bookings and reduced takings. The purpose of this survey, commissioned by the ERBID Company, is to evidence that impact and to share our findings with South West
- [Stepping out with the ERBID](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/stepping-out-with-the-erbid/) - Here's your chance to put a spring in your step with a special Torbay event. The new English Riviera Spring Walking Festival will take place from April 22 to 29. Building on the success of last year’s autumn event, the festival features more than 20 fun and fascinating walks, led by a team of enthusiastic
- [ERBID Marketing and Visitor Survey Reports](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/erbid-marketing-and-visitor-survey-reports/) - In 2022 the ERBID Company invested £442,224 (including committed spend for 2023 National Advertising) in a wide programme of local, regional and national promotional activity. As a result, over 1 million people visited the official English Riviera consumer website and the English Riviera branding was seen 38 million times. VIEW THE FULL MARKETING REPORT Visitor Survey
- [ERBID2 Update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/erbid2-update/) - In June 2021 a positive majority vote was secured allowing the English Riviera Business Improvement District (ERBID) to continue for a second 5-year term (2022-2027). The key objective of the ERBID is to invest money raised through the compulsory Levy Collection from eligible businesses in promoting the English Riviera as a year-round premier UK Resort.
- [ERBID2 Final Business Plan](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/erbid-2-final-business-plan/) - View/download the full plan hereDownload the plan summary herePostal Ballot Opens 27th May and Closes 24th June A letter from Tim Godfrey, Chair, English Riviera Bid Company Ltd My sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed in preparing this Final English Riviera Business Improvement District (ERBID2) Business Plan. It is this document that you are
- [ERBID Tourism Exhibition and Conference](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/erbid-tourism-exhibition-and-conference/) - Come and see us at the English Riviera BID Tourism Exhibition & Conference on Wednesday 15th March at the Riviera Centre. The chamber will be promoting holidays and days out in Brixham and handing out copies of our new Guide to Brixham. There are still some spaces available so if you would like to book
- [Visitor growth showing through again](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/visitor-growth-showing-through-again/) - On May 14, the ERBID held its annual industry update, bringing together tourism partners to share insights and outline strategic plans. In his opening remarks, ERBID chair Chris Hart addressed the fallout from the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham last year.
- [New Tourism Workshops](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-tourism-workshops/) - The ERBID Co are delighted to introduce new free workshops for spring 2025, designed for English tourism and hospitality businesses.'Grow your Business' is a new tourism support programme funded by Torbay Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), delivered by trusted specialists and in partnership with the ERBID Co. Designed from businesses' feedback, this
- [£3m to promote English Riviera for the next 5 years](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/3m-to-promote-english-riviera-for-the-next-5-years/) - After an independent month-long postal ballot, eligible businesses operating across the English Riviera have voted YES to continue the English Riviera Business Improvement District (ERBID2). It will now operate until 2027 spending over £3m in that time to market and help manage the resort. The ballot result was announced by the Returning Officer, Anne-Marie Bond
- [Trafalgar Night Dinner](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trafalgar-night-dinner/) - Brixham Yacht Club and the Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation are hosting a formal Trafalgar Night Dinner on 18 Oct to commemorate the British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and honor Admiral Lord Nelson, whilst celebrating Brixham’s seafaring heritage. All profits raised will go to the charity that looks after the Brixham Sailing Trawler, Pilgrim.
- [Torbay Enterprise Fund](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-enterprise-fund/) - Torbay Enterprise Fund offers two different grants to support local businesses and high streets in Torbay, a start-up grant and a retail unit improvement grant.
- [Open Meeting- 23rd Sept, 7pm, Berry Head Hotel](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-23rd-sept-7pm-berry-head-hotel/) - This month we feature on the latest news re the Brixham public realm improvements plus the outline plans for development of Oxen Cove/Freshwater and the central car park. This will be followed by updates from community groups and chamber members.
- [The Baton of Hope](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-baton-of-hope/) - Torbay has been selected to host the South West leg of the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, The Baton of Hope. Sadly, an average of 20 people per year, 75% of them men, die by suicide in Torbay, which is higher than the national average and each one has a direct effect on an estimated
- [The Big Show of Hope](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-big-show-of-hope/) - The Baton of Hope walking tour on the 30th Sept 2025 will culminate in an indoor gala performance open to one and all, to be held at Riviera International Centre 7pm – 10:30 pm ​A night of Comedy, Magic, Music and most importantly Hope! Ben Milden of Laughter Lab has put together a top lineup
- [Fight to save cardiac unit far from over](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/fight-to-save-cardiac-unit-far-from-over/) - In their wisdom, the ICB’s aim is to merge the Torbay Hospital's first-class Cardiac Unit into the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital’s Cardiac Unit, which is under-performing, with a long waiting list and with 46 patients having died whilst waiting for treatment.
- [Vital repairs to Shoalstone Pool](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/vital-repairs-to-shoalstone-pool/) - Following a successful application to the Community Ownership Fund of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for £550,000, pledges from Torbay Council and Brixham Town Council of £60,000 each and a great fundraising effort from the community, work began on 19th August with Dyson Construction Ltd to undertake the vital repairs needed to
- [The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-strange-case-of-jekyll-hyde/) - In a steampunk re-imagining of this chilling 19th Century tale, the brilliant doctor, Dr Jekyll, becomes fascinated with researching the nature of the human psyche, and the duality of good and evil, using forbidden experiments, leading to disaster.
- [South Devon Jobsfair - 7th Oct](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-jobsfair-oct2016/) - Following the success of the Jobsfair in March, with over 600 job seekers and 40 businesses attending, the TDA are pleased to announce they will be having another event on Friday 7th October, 9am-2pm in the Assembly Rooms, Torquay Town Hall. The Jobsfair will provide you with the perfect opportunity to recruit Christmas and temporary staff, as
- [South Devon Jobs Fair - 17th March](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-jobs-fair-17th-march/) - The South Devon Jobs Fair is returning on Friday 17th March from 9.30am-1pm at Torquay Town Hall Assembly Rooms. Following the success of the Jobs Fair in October 2016, where over 600 job seekers and 60 businesses attended, whether you’re looking for a new job or a business with vacancies to fill, this FREE event is
- [Jobs Fair returns to Torquay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/jobs-fair-returns-to-torquay/) - Following the success of the Jobs Fair in March, where 55 businesses took space and over 700 job seekers attended, this free event returns to the Town Hall in Torquay on Friday 5th October. The Jobs Fair gives you the face to face opportunity to recruit both permanent and temporary staff, across all jobs and sectors.
- [Torbay's FREE Jobs Fair returns](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbays-free-jobs-fair-returns/) - Register your interest for Torbay's FREE Jobs Fair, the perfect opportunity to talk directly with candidates about the live vacancies you have available. Following the success of the Jobs Fair in March where 700 + candidates and 60 businesses attended, the TDA are pleased to confirm the return of the free event on Friday 27th
- [Torbay Jobs Fair - 14 Oct](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-jobs-fair-14-oct/) - The Torbay Jobs Fair is back – and you’re invited! This free event, delivered by TDA in partnership with Torbay Council and Jobcentre Plus, provides jobseekers with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with local employers and apply for live vacancies. Welcoming all people looking for a job and businesses that are searching for candidates, the
- [Torbay Jobs Fair 2025](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-jobs-fair-2025/) - Torbay Jobs Fair returns on Friday 10th October from 9am-12pm at Torquay Town Hall. This is a free annual event for businesses and job-seekers, delivered by Torbay Council.
- [SWW Legacy Project Update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sww-legacy-project-update/) - Over the last six months we’ve heard various proposals from within the business community, residents, town councillors, not-for-profit organisations for the South West Water Legacy Project. There is still time to propose a suitable project, please get in touch with us if you have a fantastic idea.
- [Centenary Awards - Round 1](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/centenary-awards-round-1/) - We were delighted to receive 8 applications for funding in Round 1 of our Centenary Awards. Many thanks to all applicants and to the independent panel of judges who freely gave up their time to rigorously assess each application. The 3 winners who shared the £5,000 available were: Brixham YES - £1,765 Brixham Heritage Museum
- [Have your say on, and shape, the future of Torbay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/have-your-say-on-and-shape-the-future-of-torbay/) - Torbay Council would like to hear from those who live or work in the Bay on how services are delivered in the future. In March 2025, Torbay Council’s Cabinet considered how to respond to the Government’s request for initial proposals on Local Government Reorganisation in Devon. It was agreed that three potential options (in order
- [Brixham's new Sardine Festival](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-sardine-festival/) - A new food and culture event, the South West Sardine Festival, is set to bring seafood, music, and community spirit to the Old Fish Market in Brixham this August.
- [Report shoplifting and antisocial behaviour quickly and effectively](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/report-shoplifting-and-antisocial-behaviour-quickly-and-effectively/) - Police and Crime Commisioner Alison Hernandez announces the launch of a fully-funded year-long pilot in Torbay to provide businesses with free access to the UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) Business Crime Reduction Solution.
- [Save Torbay’s Coronary Services](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/save-torbays-coronary-services/) - Do you know anyone who has suffered a heart attack? If so, you will know the importance of having speedy treatment to open a blocked artery. There are proposals to move the Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention procedure from Torbay to Exeter. This is a life saving emergency treatment for a heart attack when a blocked
- [Open Meeting – 24th June, 7pm, Berry Head Hotel](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-24th-june-7pm-berry-head-hotel/) - Join us for our latest open meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 24th June at the Berry Head Hotel. Our open meetings are open to everyone. You might be a member, or a non-member business, or a local resident interested in the topics under discussion.
- [New Brixham Guide for 2025](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-brixham-guide-for-2025/) - Tourism plays a vital part in the economy of Brixham and the Chamber believes it has role to play in supporting businesses within this sector by encouraging staying and day visitors and helping to promote events and attractions that increase footfall so that the town as a whole benefits. The chamber promotes the town under
- [Business Superbrands 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/business-superbrands-2014/) - The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has been officially named as a Business Superbrand in an annual survey that identifies the UK’s key business-to-business brands. Independently co-ordinated by The Centre for Brand Analysis, the survey considers thousands of brands that are judged by both an expert panel and 2,000 individual business professionals. The brands are
- [A Brixham favourite reopens its doors](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/a-brixham-favourite-reopens-its-doors/) - The Smugglers Hotel and Restaurant has officially reopened following a stunning refurbishment, breathing new life into one of Brixham’s most historic and beloved venues. Just moments from the harbour, the Smugglers is once again offering a warm welcome to residents and visitors alike, with a refreshed space, cosy rooms and an exciting new menu. The dining
- [Proposals being prepared for two major Brixham sites](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/proposals-being-prepared-for-two-major-brixham-sites/) - Torbay Council, working with its Regeneration Partners – Willmott Dixon and Milligan are working on proposals to develop plans for two major sites within Brixham - the town centre car park and expansion of the fish market site.
- [Open Meeting - 29th April, 7pm, Berry Head Hotel](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-29th-april-7pm-berry-head-hotel/) - Our next Chamber of Commerce open meeting is on Tuesday 29th April, 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel. This month we will be repeating the approach we took last April, with an interactive networking and discussion evening. It will be a chance to meet each other and hear the views of other Brixham businesses. We hope this might be an opportunity to make some new contacts, perhaps a new customer or supplier.
- [80th Anniversary of VE Day](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/80th-anniversary-of-ve-day/) - Brixham is set to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe and honour the memory of those who lost their lives with over 40 free public events. This occasion, supported by the Brixham Lottery, will see the town transform into a hub of activity from Wednesday, May 7
- [Brixham Foodbank update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-foodbank-update/) - Brixham Chamber has supported Brixham Foodbank since 2022 with, amongst other things, a free page and online donation facility hosted on our website. The Foodbank were delighted to report that during 2024: "...we raised over £3400 in the last year as a direct consequence of us being on your site. Equally you may be interested
- [ERDO Showcase - 8th May](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/erdo-showcase-8th-may/) - Do you work in the tourism sector within the South Devon area? The English Riviera Days Out group would like to invite you to their second annual showcase on 8th May at Occombe Farm where you can learn more about their unique experiences and how your guests can create unforgettable memories!Reserve your free ticket The English
- [Torbay Business Awards 2025](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-business-awards-2025/) - Interest in the Torbay Weekly Naturally Inspiring Business Awards 2025 is already gaining momentum and entries are now open for this year’s awards with the glittering finals night on Weds 11th June at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay. Please spread the word amongst local businesses and go to torbaybusinessawards.co.uk where you will find out
- [Hannah goes to town on litter picking](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/hannah-goes-to-town-on-litter-picking/) - Brixham resident Hannah Beaumont, known for her litter-picking efforts across Torbay, has been named an ambassador for the UK environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. Hannah moved to Devon from Yorkshire in 2019 and launched her social media page Me & the Plastic Sea in 2020. Every month, she walks a three-and-a-half-mile loop between Brixham and
- [Well deserved success for Pride in Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/success-pride-brixham/) - A summer full of flowers in Torbay was celebrated at the 2014 Bay Blooms awards at the Riviera Conference Centre at the end of September. Pride in Brixham were once again singled out for the exceptional standard of their voluntary projects around the town and won: First in the Community Project category Best Overall award
- [Proud to support Pride](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/proud-to-sponsor-pride/) - Pride in Brixham is a volunteer group that sets out to help upgrade and maintain the environment in and around Brixham, focussing its efforts on painting and gardening schemes around the harbour, from the Marina Walkway to Oxen Cove. The group is one of many local groups to benefit from a donation from the Chamber
- [Spring Clean for the Queen Day](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/spring-clean-for-the-queen-day/) - Brixham Future, Brixham Town Council, Pride in Brixham, Brixham Community Partnership, Brixham Chamber of Commerce with help from the Brixham Public are organising a Spring Clean for the Queen day on Saturday 19th March from 10 to 4pm. The Aim: to combine an Easter clean-up before the holiday starts with a clean-up of Brixham to celebrate
- [Big Bellys reduce mess, deter pests and cut costs](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/big-bellys-reduce-mess-deter-pests-and-cut-costs/) - Brixham is to start an extended trial of 'Big Belly' bins to reduce litter around the harbour and cut costs. The solar-powered bins compact waste, giving them at least five times the capacity of the current bins. They also sense when they are almost full and send a signal to a control station to request
- [£750,000 of investment to enhance Brixham harbourside](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/750000-of-investment-to-enhance-brixham-harbourside/) - This spring Brixham residents and visitors will benefit from £750,000 of public realm improvements to the harbourside. Torbay Council and Brixham Town Council have been working on ideas that will make Brixham harbour an even more attractive and vibrant place. Emerging ideas include: Installing new 600 litre solar smart compacting bins, that will prevent the
- [Big Belly Bins](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/big-belly-bins/) - The need to upgrade the public bins in the town is an issue that the Chamber has been advocating for some time. There is an ongoing problem of litter around the town and in the harbour area in particular at busy times of year. Our current bins cannot cope but there is a solution which has been
- [Brixham wants BigBelly bins back](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-wants-bigbelly-bins-back/) - Angry councillors have slammed the 'embarrassing' decision to end a trial of BigBelly bins in Brixham just halfway through — and have vowed to fight for their introduction across the Bay. Torbay Council terminated a two-month trial of the large solar-powered, seagull-proof bins on Monday, blaming health and safety concerns of waste collectors Tor2. But
- [Well-deserved recognition for Hannah](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/well-deserved-recognition-for-hannah/) - Brixham’s Hannah Beaumont spends up to eight hours every week litter picking on Brixham’s beaches and made it through to the semi-finals of Eventbrite’s Hobby Hero competition. The competition was launched in May to find Britain’s greatest hobbyist and help them share their pastime with others in an effort to get the nation connected again.
- [SUP World Cup Coming to the English Riviera](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sup-world-cup-coming-to-the-english-riviera/) - Paddle UK has been awarded a Stand Up Paddling World Cup event following an announcement made by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) in Hangzhou, China. This is the first time that an ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) event of this scale has been held in the UK and the first since Paddle UK was announced
- [Open Meeting and AGM February 25th 7-9pm at the Berry Head Hotel](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-and-agm-february-25th-7-9pm-at-the-berry-head-hotel/) - We would love to see you at our forthcoming open meeting and AGM on Tuesday 25th February from 7-9pm at the Berry Head Hotel. This meeting includes our AGM, Brixham “public realm” and future development plans, SWW Recovery Fund, Pilgrim heritage trawler and Seagrass conservation.
- [Shoalstone £550,000 bid success!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/shoalstone-550000-bid-success/) - Supporters of Shoalstone Pool are celebrating after funding of £500k has been secured to safeguard its future for generations to come. The good news came from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, which confirmed a £550,000 grant to pay for the engineering works needed to save the pool. “It’s time to celebrate,” said
- [Colour My Street](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/colour-my-street/) - Colour My Street is coming to the highstreets of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham over February Half Term. The idea is to bring some colour and vibrancy to our town centres with a programme of FREE fun for all the family. Expect circus skills, street games, art activities, street performers, storytelling, music workshops, a colour quiz
- [Electric vehicle chargepoints go live in Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/electric-vehicle-chargepoints-go-live-across-torbay/) - Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints are now available to use at Brixham Central, Station Lane Paignton and Town Hall Torquay car parks. A new chargepoint at Hampton Avenue car park, St Marychurch, is also scheduled to go live in the next few weeks. The units are the first of hundreds planned in Torbay under a joint
- [Brixham Legacy Project](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-legacy-project/) - A £1.2m fund to help boost tourism and repair "reputational damage" after the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham has been described as "desperately important". Of the £1.2m pledged by SWW, about £250,000 is also due to be spent on a legacy project in Brixham, which is being spearheaded by Brixham Chamber of Commerce.
- [Sign initiative moves forward](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sign-initiative-moves-forward/) - Improved signage around Brixham has won the backing of town councillors. They have agreed to support the initiative which was originally looked into by members of Brixham Chamber of Commerce. It is generally accepted that many of Brixham's signs could be much clearer. Cllr Steve Clutterbuck said: 'It needs to be kept plain and simple and to the point. Areas have been identified where the signs could be much
- [BCC Parking/Signage Initiative](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bcc-parkingsignage-initiative/) - Brixham Chamber Executive are exploring a number of solutions for improving the visitors experience of Brixham and to ensure the rising number of visitors are encouraged to explore all the attractions and heritage sites that make Brixham unique. It is intended that visitors will be available to navigate around our town easily whether by foot
- [Levelling Up - Harbour and Fish Market to be extended](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/levelling-up-harbour-and-fish-market-to-be-extend/) - At the end of November, it was confirmed that Torbay had secured £20million in Levelling Up funding from the government. The latest investment pot from Westminster will finance a Brixham Fish Quay Expansion and a new Electronics and Photonics Park in Paignton after the Town Hall's so-called 'Brixham Fish and Hi Tech Chips' funding bid
- [Torbay Local Plan to 2032](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-local-plan/) - Jobs provision is one of the key points in the Torbay local plan. The view for the whole of the Bay over the next 20 years aims to create 600 jobs, 9,000 new homes, revitalise town centres, major investment in Brixham harbour and other Bay harbours and tourism industry, funding for flood protection, better access
- [Breakwater plan put forward for funding](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/breakwater-plan-put-forward-for-funding/) - A plan to build a new breakwater to protect Brixham Harbour has been backed by councillors. The £14m scheme for a high-tech floating northern breakwater had been proposed by harbourmaster Adam Parnell. A meeting of Torbay Council backed the scheme to go forward for Government funding. Councillors supported a call from Brixham councillor Vic Ellery
- [Boatyard plan for Oxen Cove](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/boatyard-plan-for-oxen-cove/) - Boat building could be returning to Brixham for the first time in decades after an internationally-successful business confirmed it was considering a move to the Bay. Torbay Council has revealed it is in 'well developed' talks with an undisclosed company to re-locate part of its catamaran-building business to Oxen Cove. If agreed the deal would
- [Proposed Changes to Brixham Conservation Area](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/proposed-changes-to-brixham-conservation-area/) - From Torbay Council We have launched a consultation on the Brixham Town Conservation Area, as part of the wider Torbay Heritage Strategy. Brixham is the first area we will be consulting with, thanks to a major new partnership with National Lottery Heritage Fund’s ‘Heritage Places’ scheme. The Council recently entered into the new 10-year partnership
- [Green light for 1st phase of Oxen Cove development](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/green-light-first-phase-oxen-cove/) - A £400,000 design project will be the first step towards a new future for Brixham's Oxen Cove, councillors heard. The design for a new £3.4m shellfish processing unit will go ahead after being given near-unanimous approval by Torbay Council. Torbay Mayor Gordon Oliver urged councillors to back the idea of a new shellfish unit which
- [Mega mussel farm could transform Brixham economy](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/mega-mussel-farm-could-transform-brixham-economy/) - Offshore Shellfish Ltd, operating out of Oxen Cove in Brixham, wants to increase the size of its vast farm, six miles offshore in Lyme Bay, to use all of the lease space of 1,540 hectares – about the size of the entire site of Heathrow Airport. The plan is to tap into the European market
- [New jetty approved for Oxen Cove](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-jetty-approved-for-oxen-cove/) - A new 60 metre long jetty in Brixham that will allow the fishing port to expand to keep up with demand has been unanimously backed by planners. The £1m, 8m wide, 60m long jetty from Oxen Cove Car Park, would be used by several businesses, but in particular by Offshore Shellfish Ltd, the company behind
- [Tesco car park details](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tesco-car-park-details/) - Reply from Torbay Council to Keith Williams, Brixham Chamber Vice-Chair regarding clarification of car parking arrangements within the proposed Tesco development. Dear Mr Williams Thank you for your letter of 25th November, I apologise for the delay in responding. Firstly, please let me assure you that the Council and Tesco are working hard to produce
- [The changing face of Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-changing-face-of-brixham/) - Over the last six to nine months there has been a considerable amount of private investment going into harbour front and town centre properties in Brixham. A number of businesses have been taken over, undergone major refurbishment and/or had new signage erected, all of which has had a positive impact on the aesthetics of our town
- [Tesco cancels Brixham plans](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tesco-inquiry-union-lane/) - Brixham will not benefit from a £20million town centre regeneration scheme after Tesco confirmed it has pulled the plug on its development plans. The mixed-use retail and housing scheme from Tesco and developers Albourne Property would have provided a 32,000sq ft supermarket, a multi-storey car park with 340 spaces, small unit shops, 11 town houses, three
- [Life after Tesco](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/life-after-tesco/) - Four food store operators are interested in filling the hole left by Tesco after they ditched plans for a supermarket development in Brixham town centre. They have shown 'significant interest' in the site, according to Torbay Development Agency executive head of regeneration Kevin Atkinson who was speaking at a public meeting to discuss the future
- [Quality hotel for town centre?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/hotel-town-centre/) - A ‘quality’ hotel could be built at the heart of Brixham to fill the town centre void left by the collapse of the Tesco supermarket development. Hotel developers have expressed an interest in the ‘black hole’ site. The news was revealed by Pat Steward, Torbay Council’s head of strategic planning, at an English Riviera Tourism
- [How to kill off a dying town](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/death-of-a-dying-town/) - An open letter from Nigel Makin on behalf of Brixham Chamber to Robert Excell and Kevin Mowatt, Torbay Council. I’m writing to you on behalf of the Brixham Chamber of Commerce, Brixham residents, Brixham visitors and potential investors in Brixham. The “subject” title originates from Brixham trader and resident Jake Fairall of Fairall's Fruit &
- [Brixham Town Centre Regeneration](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-town-centre-regeneration/) - Falmouth were awarded the title of “Best Coastal High Street" in the Great British High Street of the Year competition for 2016. Nigel Makin, David Giles and Ian Carr went to investigate the reasons behind their success. Here are their findings: Project: Town Centre Regeneration (focusing on Fore St). Element: Falmouth visit. Date: 24th April
- [The Hanging Gardens of Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-hanging-gardens-of-brixham/) - The TDA has been awarded Local Government funding to proceed with plans for up to 70 town centre “affordable homes” as part of a mixed use development on the site of the central car park. This funding is for “enabling groundworks” for a currently unconfirmed scheme. Brixham residents, Neil worrel and Vicky Pritchard-Davies, founders of
- [Change of philosophy needed for parking strategy](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/change-philosophy-parking-strategy/) - Councils all over the country over complicate parking tariffs and car parking strategy. Our own Torbay Council is no exception, with tariffs being constantly reviewed, strategy being amended, battered and sticker infested confusing signage, all leading to bemused visitors, unhappy residents, despondent traders and ever reducing footfall on our high streets. Unfortunately, there seems to
- [Parking Review and Central Car Park](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/parking-review-and-central-car-park/) - The subject of parking is on the agenda again. Torbay Council are reviewing parking strategy at the moment and the opportunity remains to influence the outcome before it becomes final. These are the issues our research has highlighted with regard to Brixham Central car park which Nigel Makin on behalf of Brixham Chamber has fed back to the
- [Funding for development plans for town centre car park](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/mixed-use-development-plans-for-town-centre-car-park/) - A project to transform Brixham's town centre car park will get the lion’s share of a £1m Government funding handout. A long-running housing project in Torquay will also get off the ground as a result of the money from the Brownfield Land Release Fund. Torbay Council and its development agency the TDA submitted the successful
- [Brixham Today goes live!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-today-goes-live/) - Former BBC producer Trevor Taylor has launched a new podcast entitled Brixham Today which aims to feature the characters, groups and organisations who are the heart and soul of the town. Trevor says: “There are so many fascinating people in Brixham all with such amazing stories to tell, I thought it was about time the
- [Chistmas Parking Promotion](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chistmas-parking-promotion/) - For the sixth consecutive year, Torbay Council is offering its ‘Pay for an hour, stay for the day’ parking promotion. The offer will run from Friday, November 29, to Thursday, January 2, in selected council car parks. The council says the promotion supports town centres during the festive period by encouraging shoppers to fully explore
- [SWW Awards £1.2 Million Marketing Recovery Fund to Support Tourism Industry](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sww-awards-1-2-million-marketing-recovery-fund-to-support-tourism-industry/) - In a significant step to support the recovery of the tourism industry across Devon, on October 30, 2024, South West Water pledged a £1.2 million Destination Marketing Recovery Fund over the next three years, to be managed by the English Riviera BID Company. This fund has been allocated to help recover booking levels and mitigate
- [Draft Police and Crime Plan 2025-29](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/draft-police-and-crime-plan-2025-29/) - This is your chance to influence my third Police and Crime Plan, a strategy which sets out the strategic direction for Devon & Cornwall Police and the services I commission. Since I came to office in 2016 much has been achieved. I have worked with others to establish partnerships to tackle dangerous driving and violence
- [Open Meeting - 26th November](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-26th-november/) - Join us for our next open meeting on Tuesday 26th November from 7-9pm at the Berry Head Hotel.
- [Brixham Theatre - Sponsor a Seat](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-theatre-sponsor-a-seat/) - Would you like your name, your business name, or the name of someone who loved Brixham and the theatre on a plaque on a seat in the theatre for 10 years?
- [A Greener Way For Our Bay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/33526-2/) - An ambitious new action plan to help tackle climate change has been endorsed by Torbay’s Place Leadership Board. The plan aims to make homes more energy efficient, protect the natural environment, support businesses to become more sustainable, and make sustainable and public transport (like walking, cycling and taking the bus) more accessible and affordable. ‘A
- [Nautoguide shortlisted for prestigious award](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/nautoguide-shortlisted-for-prestigious-award/) - The Tech South West Awards shine a light on the game-changing innovation taking place across the South West. Now in their sixth year, the awards celebrate the best in tech from across the South West of England including Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Over 30 judges
- [A new interactive resource for Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/a-new-interactive-resource-for-brixham/) - Brixham Arts & Theatre Society continue their role as arts mentors and creative supporters in Brixham and the surrounding area with the commissioning of a new brixhamwalks.org website. Brixhamwalks.org works on phones and computers alike, is easy to use and easy to share. Acting as a guide, it leads you through various different routes, through
- ["Incredible amount" raised by Compass House staff](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/incredible-amount-raised-by-compass-house-staff/) - Staff at Compass House Surgery, Brixham have raised an amazing £12,348 for the breast care unit at Torbay Hospital, helping to improve the care of many patients needing the unit in the future. The team began fundraising in August 2023 with a target of £10,000, starting with a cycle ride from Land’s End to John
- [Major revamp for Bullers Arms](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/major-revamp-for-bullers-arms/) - It’s no half measures when it comes to the transformation of the Bullers Arms as it closes its doors for a major £200,000 revamp. The pub, which has already seen a remarkable turnaround in the last six months, ended service for the time being on October 15. It’s planned to reopen in mid-November, in time
- [The Three Musketeers](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-three-musketeers/) - A swashbuckling adventure suitable for all ages, the South Devon Players bring the classic tale of The Three Musketeers to life at Brixham Theatre! This thrilling production will take place on Saturday, November 9th, with performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. These performances launch the winter tour of The South Devon Players, from November to January across South
- [New £420,000 high-tech CCTV centre](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-420000-high-tech-cctv-centre/) - Police have launched a new £420,000 high-tech CCTV centre covering Torbay. The Torbay system is the first of its kind in Devon and replaces ageing analogue cameras and wiring with state-of- the-art, high-resolution digital cameras. The mostly wireless network now consists of more than 300 cameras and includes cover in areas where previously there was
- [Brixham Town Centre WhatsApp Group](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-town-centre-whatsapp-group/) - Bob Higginson of The Chart Room and PCSO Karl Copik of Brixham Police have created a WhatsApp Group to enable traders to quickly share reports of suspected crime or anti-social behaviour in the town. Bob said " Brixham is generally a very safe place and the vast majority of locals and visitors are honest and
- [Open Meeting](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-24-sept-2024/) - Join us for our latest open meeting on 24th Sept from 7-9pm at the Berry Head Hotel when we will be focusing on the following: 'My Bay', SWW Business Compensation Scheme, Cruise Ships, Shoalstone pool, A kick up the Arts and Brixham Development Academy.
- [Inglewood Road Works, Phase 3](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inglewood-road-works-phase-3/) - Persimmon homes have informed us that the Windy Corner phase 3 roadworks will commence on Monday 16th September 2024. They are programmed to complete by Christmas 2024. Dartmouth Road and Brixham Road will remain open at all times, but with temporary traffic lights, which will be slower than the permanent lights. This final phase will
- [Three more murals for Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/three-more-murals-for-brixham/) - Brixham Future have confirmed plans for the painting of three new murals in Brixham. The first new mural site is on the corner of Middle Street and Apter Hill, on the high side elevations. The intended mural takes inspiration from our local heritage fleet including the `Vigilance` and `Provident` sailing trawlers with their characteristic red
- [Crypto Outbreak - Business Compensation](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/crypto-outbreak-business-compensation/) - Updated information about the Business Claims process for affected businesses. We've been given a thorough outline of the business compensation claims process now. The key elements are: The claims are valid for any business based within the "affected area" - this is anyone who at any point received a Boil Water notice. We are seeking
- [Response to the crypto situation from Brixham Chamber of Commerce](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/response-to-the-crypto-situation-from-brixham-chamber-of-commerce/) - Dear all, We are fully aware of the significant impact the recent water problems have had on many businesses in Brixham and beyond. We’ve seen tourism numbers take a major hit and still well down, with no clear end in sight. The impacts of the negative publicity are likely to be felt for many months
- [Open Meeting](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting/) - Join us for our latest open meeting, which will be focused on destination marketing for the English Riviera with Carolyn Custerson and on the Crypto outbreak including the Business Compensation Scheme. Dan Maycock of South West Water will be joining us, along with a representative of their claims handling company DAC Beechcroft.
- [New Mural for Shoalstone Seawater Pool](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-mural-for-shoalstone-seawater-pool/) - Sea creatures are beginning to creep along the wall at Shoalstone Seawater Pool, Brixham. Amateur artist Zoe Curley started creating her hand painted prints of sea creatures since moving down to Torbay 4 years ago. When the first lockdown came about she began ‘Supersizing’ the intricate drawings, adding beach and woodland scenes. John Brennan of
- [Positive reaction to Brixham 'micro-regeneration' murals](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/positive-reaction-to-brixham-micro-regeneration-murals/) - A bright blue new mural in the centre of Brixham has got people talking in the fishing port which is fighting the recession by transforming empty spaces and scruffy walls in a wave of 'micro regeneration'. The colourful wall above the Rowcroft Hospice shop and tattoo parlour in Fore Street is the latest wall mural
- [Pulling together for Tim](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/pulling-together-for-tim/) - Tragedy affects people in different ways. Debbie Chant had a double blow when her husband of 33 years, Tim Chant, died on 26th June 2023 closely followed by her Dad, Mike Steer on 12th July. Debbie is immensely grateful to Rowcroft Hospice for the care and support they provided during these difficult times and is
- [Agatha Christie Festival 2024](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/agatha-christie-festival-2024/) - Tickets are now on sale for the Agatha Christie Festival, a nine-day celebration of the Torquay-born Queen of Crime across the English Riviera 7th through 15th September. An exciting five-day Fringe Festival is followed by a four-day Literary Festival and includes high-profile speakers and performances, as well as fun and quirky literary-themed events in unusual places. This year’s
- [Seafood Feast 2024](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/seafood-feast-2024/) - England’s Seafood Feast is making a return to the picturesque shores of the English Riviera this September to celebrate world-renowned local seafood. Set against the backdrop of the famous Brixham fish market and its coastal neighbours, Paignton and Torquay, the culinary event promises an unforgettable experience for food enthusiasts and adventurers. From September 27, to
- [7 Chefs - Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/7-chefs-brixham/) - 7 chefs - 7 restaurants - 7 courses - 7 hours This is an exclusive charity event in aid of the Fishermen's Mission as part of the Seafood Feast. It runs from 10am - 5pm on Saturday 8th October and includes visits to: Berry Head HotelShoalsThe Prince WilliamThe Curious KitchenLiberty'sBeamersRockfish A local gin drink will
- [England's Seafood Coast Launch](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/englands-seafood-coast-launch/) - Amongst stiff competition, the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC) has secured funding for an exciting new project from the Government’s three year £40million Discover England Fund. Following a rigorous application process, England’s Seafood Coast is one of a number of successful projects to benefit from the Discover England Fund, which aims to: grow tourism in
- [Seafood Coast - Phase 2 funding secured](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/seafood-coast-phase-2-funding-secured/) - The English Riviera BID Company are delighted to confirm that they have been successful with their bid to VisitEngland for Continuation Funding! This means they are able to take England’s Seafood Coast to the next stage for a further 12 months. Following their comprehensive six month research project, they have successfully secured an additional £100,000
- [New Seafood Coast Food Festival planned for 2018](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-seafood-coast-food-festival-planned-for-2018/) - As a result of the continuation funding secured from the Discover England Fund, managed by VisitEngland work is now underway to stage the English Riviera’s first major Seafood FEAST (Festival) in Autumn 2018. Anna Trant has been appointed as Festival Coordinator and is currently meeting with local Food and Drink Businesses to discuss the many exciting opportunities
- [England’s Seafood FEAST](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/englands-seafood-feast/) - England’s Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses between Saturday 22nd September and Sunday 7th October 2018. For 2 weeks you will be able to immerse yourself in England’s Seafood FEAST, eating some of the best seafood in the world and experiencing the very best the English Riviera has to
- [England’s Seafood FEAST 2019](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/englands-seafood-feast-2019/) - Following the success of the inaugural event in 2018, the English Riviera BID are once again cooking up England’s Seafood FEAST, a banquet for all the senses. From 20th September to 6th October, businesses will be showcasing some of the best seafood in the world alongside the very best the English Riviera has to offer.
- [England's Seafood Feast 2022](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/englands-seafood-feast-2022/) - England’s SEAFOOD FEAST returns this Autumn with official dates confirmed as Friday 30th September - Sunday 9th October 2022. You will be able to immerse yourself some of the best seafood in the world. This isn't a conventional festival with a big marquee - instead you can enjoy a whole range of things to eat
- [New Brixham Seafood Festival](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-brixham-seafood-festival/) - Some of the biggest names in cooking and seafood will be in Brixham in May 2020 for the port’s first Seafood Festival. Street stalls, live music and a lavish seafood feast raising money for local charities will be part of the new event, which will be run alongside the existing BrixFest celebrations in the town.
- [Change of meeting date](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/change-of-meeting-date/) - With England playing their final group match of the Euros on Tuesday 25th June, the Chamber meeting previously scheduled for this evening has been moved to 16th July.
- [General Election 2024 - Meet the Candidates for the South Devon Constituency](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/general-election-2024-meet-the-candidates-for-the-south-devon-constituency/) - Meet your candidates for the South Devon Parliamentary seat. This meeting will be a 'Question Time' format with a panel of candidates introducing themselves and what they stand for, followed by a Question and Answer session.
- [Brixham is open for business](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-is-open-for-business/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”12px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ text_font_size=”16px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] We just want to reassure everyone that Brixham is open and ready to welcome you. All our business are going above and beyond to make sure you are safe
- [South West Water Update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-west-water-update/) - Brixham update - 17th May 2024 We would like to reassure customers that we are continuing to work closely with the UK Health Security Agency and other public health partners to urgently investigate the source of the contamination. Our ground teams are working hard, around the clock, to identify and then resolve the issue as
- [Cryptosporidiosis Information](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/cryptosporidiosis-information/) - Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by microscopic germs – parasites called Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium can be found in water, food, soil or on surfaces or dirty hands that have been contaminated with the faeces of infected humans or animals. What are the symptoms and how long do they last?Symptoms usually begin 2 to 10 days (average
- [80th Anniversary of D-Day](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/80th-anniversary-of-d-day/) - Brixham Future CIC has confirmed final arrangements for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. There will be 6 days of celebrations to mark this historic occasion with numerous displays, activities, exhibitions, films, music, dancing and entertainment. These include the Parade on the Thursday 6th June in the town from the `Man and Boy` statue at 1030am
- [Free Management Essentials Course](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/free-management-essentials-course/) - The government has recently launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course, a short online course with practical tips and resources for small business leaders. Based on the 12-week Help to Grow: Management Course, Essentials is suited for leaders of newer or smaller SMEs, or those who are looking to explore the principles of
- [English Riviera Days Out Showcase 2024 - May 9th, 1-4pm, Occombe Farm](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/english-riviera-days-out-showcase-2024/) - Do you work in the tourism sector within the South Devon area? We're delighted to invite you to the second annual English Riviera Days Out showcase. The English Riviera has one of the most attractions in any UK resort. We have the fastest RIB ride in the UK, the largest outdoor-only waterpark and the site
- [Naturally Inspiring Business Awards 2024](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/naturally-inspiring-business-awards-2024/) - The Torbay Weekly Naturally Inspiring Business Awards 2024 are calling for entries! Here’s your chance to showcase your business and to celebrate all that is good about it. The categories and category sponsors are: Overall Business of the Year (the winner of winners from the night) Tourism Business of the Year - English Riviera BID Company Inspiring
- [Chamber Open Meeting – 23rd April, 7pm](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-open-meeting-23rd-april-7pm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Our next Chamber of Commerce open meeting is on Tuesday 23rd April, 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel. We usually invite guest speakers to our open meetings but are trying out a different approach
- [Best foot forward!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/best-foot-forward/) - Step ahead with the English Riviera Walking Festival which returns from 4 – 19 May 2024. Residents and visitors are invited to a friendly two-week celebration of South Devon’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The festival is organised by the English Riviera BID Company in partnership with Torbay Council, and boasts an exciting lineup
- [Brixham Pirate Festival - 4-6th May](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-pirate-festival-4-6th-may/) - The annual Brixham Pirate Festival is a swashbuckling mix of seaside shenanigans and pirate-themed fun for all the family. Billed as “the annual gathering of the world’s most infamous pirates and lowly scallywags,” over the past decade the event has grown into hugely popular celebration of all things piratical. The Nao Victoria will be sailing
- [English Riviera Attractions Showcase](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/english-riviera-attractions-showcase/) - The English Riviera Attractions Partnership is a consortium of outstanding visitor attractions located across the Bay. At ERAP, we work together to not only enhance the success of our attractions but to promote the English Riviera as a whole, cementing our position as a nationally and internationally recognised quality visitor destination. Our partnership represents 18
- [End of year report February 2024](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/end-of-year-report-february-2024/) - For us it has been a very special year being our centenary year. Brixham Chamber was founded In November 1923 when around 50 Brixham tradesmen met to agree actions aimed at improving the town of Brixham; a hundred years later that tradition continues. We decided to mark our centenary year by celebrating the individuals, organisations and
- [Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Devon](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/local-visitor-economy-partnership-lvep-for-devon/) - Visit England has today announced that Devon and Partners have achieved a new Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) accreditation for the county.The status will support a collaboration of local authorities and organisations to promote and manage the growth of Devon’s local visitor economy.The new LVEP will become part of the national programme managed by Visit
- [Brixham rowers christen new gig](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-rowers-christen-their-new-brioc/) - Brixham Pilot Gig Club has taken delivery of a new GRP gig, which has been christened Brioc*. Helen Lovell-Smith, the Fishermen's Mission Area Officer for Devon carried out the ceremony. Club members then took her out for a first row and the crew were selected for contribution to the club in a variety of ways.
- [Huge congratulations to Aaron and Emily (and Alfie)](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/huge-congratulations-to-aaron-and-emily-and-alfie/) - Recent joyous annnouncement from our Treasurer Aaron Dowling: "A special time for our family; born on the cold morning of January 11th, we'd like to introduce our son, Dashiell William Dowling 8lbs, 14oz of squishy cheeks, thigh rolls, and teeny little fingers. Alfie is loving being a big brother and all of our hearts are
- [Special Brixham memories for 100 year old D-Day Veteran](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/special-brixham-memories-for-100-year-old-d-day-veteran/) - A D-Day veteran from Arizona, Harold Wood, celebrated his 100th birthday with a bumper box of Brixham memorabilia, thanks to his good friend, Rick Emry and Brixham Chamber. As Harold had served as a radio operator in Brixham during the build up to D-Day, his friend, Rick Emry contacted Brixham Chamber via their website, to
- [Brixham Future - 75th Anniversary of D-Day](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-future-75th-anniversary-of-d-day/) - Brixham played a crucial role in the liberation of Europe. The American 4th Division departed our harbour and landed on the first beach to be liberated - Utah. Allied forces and refugees were welcomed into our community and many remain in our local churchyard. We intend to hold a major commemoration event on the 75th
- [Win a luxury cruise](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/win-a-luxury-cruise/) - Olivia Sibly from Ledbury, Hertfordshire recently took to the skies in a WW2 Spitfire as the winner of Brixham Future's D-Day75 prize draw. She said "We had a fantastic day. No cloud and we looped the loop and did barrel rolls over the Needles. Thank you to Brixham Future and we wish you every success
- [WW2 Brixham's lasting legacy](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ww2-lasting-legacy/) - Details have been revealed of a series of information boards which are to be erect­ed to commemorate Brix­ham's role during the Second World War. The project has been organised by regeneration group Brixham Future which is aiming to create a 'lasting legacy'. Eight boards, to be installed to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, will
- [Proud to sponsor BrixFest 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/proud-sponsor-brixfest/) - Brixham Chamber is proud to be a headline sponsor once again this year for BrixFest, the community-led celebration of Brixham past and present. BrixFest 2014, is a 5 day extravaganza from 24th-28th May featuring live music, cooking demonstrations, the heritage sailing regatta, children’s entertainment, activities and workshops and a grand firework display over the harbour.
- [Open Meeting & AGM](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-agm/) - Join us on Tuesday 27th February, 7-9pm, at the Berry Head Hotel for our latest open meeting, which will also include our AGM.
- [Thousands sign up to protect Breakwater Beach](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/thousands-sign-up-to-protect-breakwater-beach/) - A petition calling for Brixham’s Breakwater Beach to be protected from over-development has been submitted in the House of Commons. It's feared ambitious plans for a £25million mixed-use scheme for the area would blight the beauty spot. More than 2,000 people signed it in response to plans put forward last year for a £25 million
- [Centenary Awards Round Up](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/centenary-awards-complete/) - In November 1923 around 50 Brixham tradesmen met to agree actions aimed at improving the town of Brixham; a hundred years later that tradition still continues. Brixham Chamber of Commerce has taken the opportunity of its centenary year to celebrate the individuals, organisations and businesses that work to make Brixham a fantastic place to live.
- [Brixham defies Brexit and Covid storm to smash fish sale record](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-defies-brexit-and-covid-storm-to-smash-fish-sale-record/) - Brixham Fish Market has posted Brexit-beating, record-breaking sales figures of £43.5m for the year 2021. The port’s best-ever year for sales came amid predictions from pro-EU campaigners that leaving the European Union would destroy the UK’s fishing industry. “We have shown there is a positive story to tell,” said Brixham Trawler Agents managing director Barry
- [£20m Levelling Up bid to help drive employment opportunities and skills](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/20m-levelling-up-bid-to-help-drive-employment-opportunities-and-skills/) - Torbay Council has submitted a bid to secure up to £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to accelerate economic growth locally. The application, prepared by TDA, focuses on a programme of works that will extend Brixham’s Fish Quay and Market and create a new Electronics and Photonics Production Park. These projects will provide more
- [A Greener Way for Our Bay – Have your say](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/a-greener-way-for-our-bay-have-your-say/) - A Greener Way For Our Bay is Torbay Climate Partnership’s new framework and plan for reducing the Bay’s carbon footprint and preparing for a changing climate. The Partnership is made up of a wide range of organisations in Torbay from the public, private, community and voluntary sectors. The new consultation – ‘A Greener Way For
- [Chamber Open Meeting - 21st Nov](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-open-meeting-21st-nov-7pm/) - Our next Open Meeting is themed around the Environment and Sustainability. We have a number of exceptional and inspiring speakers lined up for the evening. How do seals mate? How many discarded bags of dog poo can you pick up in a year? Why is Berry Head so important for Greater Horseshoe bats, migrating birds, and rare flowers? How can my business reduce its carbon footprint? For the answer to these questions and more, come and join us!
- [Making a difference](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/9309-2/) - Shoalstone Seawater Pool has won the BBC Make a Difference Award in the Community Group category. This recognition goes to all the volunteers (including the trustees), staff and everyone who uses and supports Shoalstone. What a way to end the season! There are lots of happy faces here in Brixham after hearing that we have
- [Make it Net Zero Torbay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/make-it-net-zero-torbay/) - Make it Net Zero Torbay is a free support programme designed to help local businesses with reducing their carbon emissions and saving money on their energy bills. Participating businesses will benefit from a bespoke package of support to help them assess their current carbon impact, identify bespoke actions to reduce their impacts and hopefully save
- [Centenary Awards - Round 2](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/centenary-awards-round-2/) - Round 2 closed on the 1st August and the judges made Awards to the following organisations in Brixham: Round 2 Brixham Theatre - £2,000. Equipment for National Theatre performances Play Torbay - £2,100. Forest school sessions for local home schooled children Three Awards were made in Round 1 which closed on 6th June: Round 1
- [WBW Solicitors open new office in Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/wbw-solicitors-open-new-office-in-brixham/) - The expansion is being described as a 'significant milestone' for the firm. The new office is located in Bolton Street. The latest addition means WBW Solicitors can now boast an impressive network of 13 office locations, strategically positioned to meet the legal needs of individuals and businesses throughout the South-West. "We are thrilled to announce
- [South Devon Players launches all-new Devon tour](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-players-launches-all-new-devon-tour/) - This theatre production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, which in 2019 netted the theatre company a theatre award in New York, is back on tour across South Devon in 2023-24. Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, is reimagined, with the original text performed set in a post-apocalyptic landscape of civil war, with action, drama, and stunning
- [FREE 1-2-1 Business Advice Session](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/free-1-2-1-business-advice-session/) - What is face to face support? Sometimes you need someone you can trust to talk to. In business, having a personal advisor can make a huge difference, especially if you’re just starting out. Our Business Advisors are here to offer you that personal support through face to face meetings. How does it benefit me? Face
- [Santa Run 2023](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/santa-run-2023/) - Sunday 03 Dec 2023 11:00, Old Fish Market This is an off road 3k fun run for charity, hosted by Brixham Harriers in conjunction with Brixham Soroptomists on flat level paths. The event will start and finish under the historical Old Brixham Fish Market on the harbour. Running out past the Golden Hind and around
- [Riviera Connect](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/riviera-connect/) - The New EXPO for Business, Tourism & Hospitality, taking place at the Riviera International Centre on Tuesday 3 October. Riviera Connect aims to bring together Business, Tourism and Hospitality businesses across Torbay and further afield. We are proud to announce this exciting new collaboration between the English Riviera BID Company and the Torbay Business Forum,
- [Inglewood - Windy Corner Ongoing Works](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inglewood-windy-corner-ongoing-works/) - The developers of the Inglewood housing estate need to do further roadworks at both Windy Corner, and the Long Rd / Goodrington Rd / Brixham Rd junction. These will commence in the next couple of weeks and take place during the autumn, and autumn 2024. We are led to believe that these roadworks will be
- [Chamber Open Meeting - 19th Sept, 7pm](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-open-meeting-19th-sept-7pm/) - Our next Chamber Open Meeting is Tuesday 19th September, 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel. Speakers include Iain Neary of Deeley Freed with an update on the Windy Corner roadworks and Aaron Dowling on the chamber's Centenary Awards . More details to follow shortly......
- [Gala Dinner - Centenary Awards](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/gala-dinner-centenary-awards/)
- [Feed a Child Torbay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/feed-a-child-torbay/) - FACT (Feed a Child Torbay) is a a 'not for profit community project' established in 2017 to feed children during school holidays - initially as a temporary measure until the new Universal Credit benefit system, was modified and IMPROVED to help families - rather than plunge them into food poverty - unfortunately that didn't happen
- ['Cheeky' Mermaids  Calendar 2024](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/cheeky-mermaids-calendar-2024/) - A group of sea swimmers from Brixham has produced a naked calendar in support of the Shoalstone Sea Water Pool. “We swim every week of the year and the benefits of our cold water dips, both physical and mental, are enormous.” says Jane Rudge, January Mermaid, “It all started as an informal group who met
- [Time and Tide Bell installed](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/time-and-tide-bell-installed/) - The beautiful day of Tuesday, June 6 2023 saw, at long last, the installation of the bell on Breakwater Beach. It was a triumph for the sustained effort, over five years of Pauline Neal and her team. It could not have taken place without a great deal of hard work from the Brixham Gig Club,
- [Headstone Histories filming in Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/headstone-histories-filming-in-brixham/) - A documentary is being made in Brixham charting the efforts to track down the living descendants of a historically influential Brixham resident. The pilot episode of a new TV show called Headstone Histories will be centred around Sidney Hellyer - a pioneer of steam trawler fishing in the early 1900s who was killed in action
- [Shoalstone in full swing for the summer](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/shoalstone-in-full-swing-for-the-summer/) - Shoalstone Seawater Pool, Brixham is now bustling with summer activity. Brixham College recently held their end of term party down at the pool, an annual tradition back in full swing after a lapse during Covid years. Shoalstone Trustees continue to meet engineers and gather costings for the crucial work needed to save the pool from
- [Brixham scoops two awards](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-scoops-two-awards/) - Brixham Chamber members Tanny Stobart of Play Torbay and Gina Franchi of IMS Marketing picked up well-deserved awards in an inspiring night of celebration at the Torbay Weekly Business Awards on 15th June. Tanny was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her inspirational work championing young people in the community. Digital marketing specialist Gina
- [Clear direction for Shoalstone](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/clear-direction-for-shoalstone/) - Shoalstone Seawater Pool is navigating its way toward a new season with the addition of a bright new Compass. Structural problems at the pool keep raising their heads. In addition to the compromised North West Wall, the tides have recently created a void beneath the pool. Tidal pressure has created a crack through which the
- [Nothing fishy here!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/nothing-fishy-here/) - Huge congratulations to Fishcombe Cove Café on once again achieving a 5 star hygiene rating on their recent unannounced hygiene and safety inspection. Chloe Pavely said "Not gonna lie, these inspections give me nightmares. Despite ensuring your business is always safe and clean, having someone randomly arrive (especially when it's really busy) to come and
- [Please help ensure local families don't go hungry this Christmas](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/donating-to-the-foodbank/) - Courtesy of Brixham Chamber, you can now make a monetary donation online to Brixham Foodbank. It's a secure, quick and easy process for anyone with a debit/credit card and you can ask the government to add an additional 25% to your donation by means of gift aid at no extra cost to you.
- [The King's Awards for Enterprise](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-kings-awards-for-enterprise/) - Invitation to an event for The King’s Awards for Enterprise on Tuesday 20th June 2023 between 3.30-6pmIn the Horizon Restaurant, South Devon College Business owners/managers, managing directors and businesses leaders of companies and groups in Torbay, South Devon are invited to an event hosted at South Devon College and supported by TDA, to learn more
- [Casting - Macbeth Auditions](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/casting-macbeth-auditions/) - The South Devon players are casting for all roles in their forthcoming production of Macbeth. This is the original unabridged drama, set in a near future post-apocalyptic landscape, performed aroundDevon by established, award winning Devon theatre company. Their previous production of Macbeth went on to win theatre awards in New York. Renumeration: Open-book, equal share
- [Time is running out for Shoalstone Seawater Pool](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/time-is-running-out-for-shoalstone-seawater-pool/) - A report from consultant engineers confirms that the North Western buttress is compromised and, within the next 5 years or a major storm, we could see the total collapse of Shoalstone Seawater Pool, in Brixham. As a result, the Trustees of Shoalstone Seawater Pool have launched our SAVE FROM THE WAVES fundraising campaign. £500,000 is
- [Torbay Weekly Business Awards bigger and better](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-weekly-business-awards-bigger-and-better/) - The stage is all set for one of the biggest highlights of Torbay's business calendar - the Torbay Weekly Naturally Inspiring Business Awards 2023. Last year's inaugural awards were dubbed a huge success and 2023 promises to be bigger and better. The gala evening and black tie finals night has already been booked for Thursday,
- [South Devon Players win prestigious US theatre award](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-players-win-prestigous-us-theatre-award/) - Brixham-based South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company were thrilled to find out, in the early hours of June 11th 2019, (late evening June 10th New York time) that they had won a theatre award in the Long Island Theatre Awards ceremony for their production of Shakespeare's classic drama of ambition, power and fate; Macbeth.
- [South Devon Players nominated for New York theatre award](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-players-nominated-for-new-york-theatre-award/) - Following a hugely successful production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this winter, The South Devon Players have been nominated for a theatre award in New York's Long Island Lighthouse Theatre Awards. During January and February 2019, the South Devon Players performed a post-apocalyptic set production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Completely unabridged and unchanged from the original
- [Epic Award for South Devon Players](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/epic-award-for-south-devon-players/) - The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company are excited to announce that on the evening of March 19th, 2017 at an awards ceremony at the Sage conference centre in Newcastle, they were presented with the Epic Award for England. Laura Jay, one of the founders, and Michael Mirsadeghi, who is the head of editing,
- [South Devon Players invited to film/TV convention](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-players/) - A Westcountry theatre group and film company will be heading up a film production panel at a movie and TV convention alongside stars from Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Ghostbusters. Chamber member, The South Devon Players Theatre and Film Company has been invited by the organisers of the Optimus film and TV convention
- [Laura will use Equity role to change attitudes about regional theatre](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/laura-will-use-equity-role-to-change-attitudes-about-regional-theatre/) - A Brixham woman has become a member of Equity's designers and directors national committee - but missed the message to congratulate her because she was busy trying to help a seagull chick!. Laura Jury, a trustee of Brixham Theatre and director with South Devon Players, was looking headfirst down a 5ft-deep hole, trying to save
- [The show goes on...](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/6181-2/) - Theatres and the performing arts are, like many industry sectors, experiencing extreme hardship as a result of Covid-19. With Theatres closed, The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company, from Brixham have put together a programme of streamed productions which for the cost of a theatre ticket, people can view on their TV, computer or
- [Brixham Foodbank demand soars](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-foodbank-demand-soars/) - Numbers of local families using Brixham foodbank have reached their highest ever and, as with other foodbanks across the country, this increase in demand has come at a time when donations of food and funds have reduced because of the cost-of-living effects across the whole community. This has meant the Foodbank Trustees have had to
- [Brixham Time and Tide Bell](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-time-and-tide-bell/) - Despite numerous challenges caused by COVID 19 and associated problems, one of which has been to undertake a slight redesign of the Bell supporting structure, we are delighted that the Brixham Time and Tide Bell will soon be installed on Breakwater Beach. Local Brixham engineer Roger and his team at RWS Engineering are responsible for
- [Time and Tide Bell Plans](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/time-and-tide-bell-plans/) - Plans have been submitted to Torbay Council for the installation of a Time and Tide Bell on Breakwater Beach. If approved, and if £20,000 is raised, the Time and Tide Bell will be one of 16 at locations around the country. Rung by the high tide, Time and Tide Bells are positioned around the coast
- [Time and Tide Bell](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/time-and-tide-bell/) - Brixham has been selected as the site for a Time and Tide Bell, one of many located around the shores of the UK and this will be a great opportunity for our local community and tourists to explore our shores and for Brixham to be part of a nationwide network of Time and Tide Bells.
- [Star rating for Brixham toilet saved by people power](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/star-rating-for-brixham-toilet-saved-by-people-power/) - A Brixham toilet that was saved from closure by people power has been given a coveted loo award. The public toilet at Fishcombe Cove was threatened with closure last summer as Torbay Council ran out of funds to keep it going. But the public rallied round and backed a campaign by the next-door Fishcombe Cove
- [Brixham gears up for bank holiday weekend of King's coronation celebrations](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-gears-up-for-bank-holiday-weekend-of-kings-coronation-celebrations/) - King Charles' coronation will be celebrated with more than 40 free public attractions in Brixham - including musical events across the bank holiday weekend. "It's an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the best in our country. The main arena of the five days of celebrations will be Brixham Town Square directly behind the town's main
- [Open meeting - 18th April](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-18th-april/) - Come and join the Chamber’s next open meeting on Tuesday April 18th at 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel. Our open meetings are a chance to hear the latest news from the Chamber, network with local business owners, and each month we have a series of guest speakers on topical themes.
- [Inglewood Update - March 23](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inglewood-update-march-23/) - We confirm that the Brixham Road Closure will be lifted by 6pm on 31st March as programmed. The works are not yet fully complete. Snagging and landscape works will need to be completed from mid-April to mid-May, this will be under traffic management. In addition, the pedestrian crossing will be commissioned in May. The S104
- [Leaky Finders!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/8818-2/) - A Brixham company is celebrating after being short-listed in a competition to find the funniest business name in the country. The competition by SME insurance provider Simply Business was launched to celebrate the wit, creativity, and humour of the nation’s small business owners. Up against other quirky names such as Grout of This World, Sweeping
- [Brixham in Bloom take Gold](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-in-bloom-take-gold/) - In the Portman Cup, part of the RHS South West in Bloom Competition 2021, Brixham in Bloom faced strong competition from the likes of Keynsham, Wellington, Tiverton in Bloom, Penzance and Babbacombe Bay. At the awards ceremony in Weston-Super-Mare on October 7, Brixham In Bloom were delighted to receive a GOLD award along with the
- [Jo from Guardhouse Café wins SW barista competition](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/jo-from-guardhouse-cafe-wins-sw-barista-competition/) - It was firsts all round as espresso maker Johanna Harakis won her first barista competition - the competition was also the first held by regional coffee roasters Owens Coffee. Johanna, who works at The Guardhouse Café at Berry Head, Brixham, was named the first Owens Coffee barista champion in a new contest to find the
- [Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2015](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tourism-and-hospitality-awards-2015/) - More than 300 people gathered at Torre Abbey on 15th October for the South Devon and English Riviera Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2015 which recognises, rewards and celebrates excellence in tourism and hospitality. The Gold Award for Tourism Event of the Year went to Brixfest with Fishstock earning a Silver Award in the same category. Elsewhere Brixham businesses
- [Devon & South Devon Tourism Awards 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-tourism-awards-2016/) - Calling all Brixham’s best tourism businesses! It’s time to apply for the annual tourism excellence awards. There are two competitions open to all tourism businesses in Brixham: the Visit Devon awards, and the South Devon Herald Express awards. The two competitions (which are run separately) are similar with categories such as “best B&B”, “best tourism
- [English Riviera Tourism Awards 2019](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/english-riviera-tourism-awards-2019/) - Brixham businesses featured strongly once again at the English Riviera Tourism Awards. Many congratulations to those who sco0ped up very-well deserved prizes this year: Ella’s Chocolate Emporium & Tea Rooms: GOLD - Café Tearoom of the Year Salty Sparrow: GOLD - Restaurant/Bistro of the Year BrixFest: SILVER - Tourism Event & Festival of the Year
- [Naturally Inspiring Business Awards](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/naturally-inspiring-business-awards/) - It's full steam ahead for Torbay's first Naturally Inspiring Business Awards. The Bay's business fraternity has been forced to live in the shadow of the pandemic for more than two years. But the businesses and those people who have run them have battled through and have managed to come out the other side. Truly Inspiring!
- [Brixham mussels win Seafood Excellence Awards](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-mussels-win-seafood-excellence-awards/) - Brixham-based mussel farming company and chamber member Offshore Shellfish Ltd, together with its Dutch processing partner Krijn Verwijs, won two special Seafood Excellence awards at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain recently. The Expo is the largest seafood show in the world. The awards recognise the best seafood products in several different categories. The competition
- [Platinum for Chocella at Devon Food and Drink Awards 2022](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/platinum-for-chocella-at-devon-food-and-drink-awards-2022/) - Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (3rd October) night’s 11th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 330 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at Crowne Plaza Plymouth with its breath-taking views overlooking Plymouth
- [Queen's Platinum Jubilee](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/queens-platinum-jubilee/) - Brixham will be going back to the Fifties in style to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June. Organisers working with Brixham Future have revealed their programme for more than 40 free events in the port to celebrate 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began. People joining the five-day party are being invited to
- [Brixham Future CIC re-launch invitation](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-future-cic-re-launch-invitation/) - The Brixham Town Council Meeting on the 17th November 2016 established the Brixham Future working group as an independent Community Interest Company (CIC) to maximise potential gains. Brixham Future is holding an official re-launch of it's new structure at Brixham Yacht Club, on Friday 3rd February 2017, 14:30-16:00. RSVP to john@caracommunity.co.uk Brixham Future was previously
- [Brixham Future CIC](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-future-cic/) - Brixham Future Community Interest Company has been officially launched at an event in the town. The regeneration company will work with Brixham Town Council and other partners to deliver projects for the benefit of the community. Speaking about the event, interim chairman John Brennan said that it had taken a long time for the new company to
- [Open meeting with South West Water](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-meeting-with-south-west-water/) - Anthony Mangnall has organised a series of open meetings in South Devon with representatives of South West Water. Residents are invited to attend to hear from SWW about their work, pose questions and share their views. The first meetings will be in Brixham on 30th March followed by Totnes on 27th April. Further meetings in
- [Brixham remains open for business](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-remains-open-for-business/) - We are now 10 days into the closure of a stretch of Brixham Road and thankfully the diversion routes, coupled with changes in driving behaviour, seem to be coping well. Outside of peak times there is very limited delay to journey times. Brixham remains open for business! Our town would love to see you this
- [Kilimanjaro challenge](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/8657-2/) - Eight Torbay RNLI crew volunteers swapped their drysuits and yellow wellies for thermals and hiking shoes as they set off for Tanzania to start their Mount Kilimanjaro climb. A huge fundraising effort has been ongoing since March last year, with station volunteers taking part in a series of relay challenges, from a sky dive to
- [Inglewood Roadworks Update - February 2023](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inglewood-roadworks-update-february-2023/) - The road closure and diversionary works have been in place for 2 months. Feedback on the whole has been largely positive and suggests that less disruption to traffic has been experienced than originally envisaged. In the last month there have been very few reports of significant inconvenience resulting from the works. The school holiday period
- [Brixham Town FC need your help](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-town-fc-need-your-help/) - With a history dating back to the pre-war years, in 1984 Furzeham Villa changed it's name to Brixham Town FC. The club sadly folded in 2015 but was was reformed in 2020 with a new badge and new club colours and, following much work, established a new home at John Charles Park on North Boundary
- [Shoalstone Pool recovering from storm damage](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/shoalstone-pool-recovering-from-storms/) - Storm-battered Brixham aims to bounce back after a weekend which saw huge waves pounding the port's vulnerable waterfront. A crowdfunding web page has raised £5,000 in a single day towards repairs to the community-owned Shoalstone Pool. As the combination of high winds, low pressure and spring tides brought havoc to Brixham, the Water's Edge kiosk
- [Behind the scenes at Shoalstone Pool](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/behind-the-scenes-at-shoalstone-pool/) - Over the winter months much has been going on behind the scenes at Shoalstone pool including: The formation of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and a transfer of undertakings from the existing Community Interest Company to accelerate fundraising efforts as they will be able to seek new grants only available to those with charitable status.The installation
- [Shoalstone Pool - End of season update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/shoalstone-pool-end-of-season-update/) - What a season Shoalstone Seawater Pool in Brixham has had. 2022 will be remembered for the wonderful hot summer and a great team of lifeguards. Great news - we are now a Registered Charity. Charity status means that we can now apply to more funding streams to keep our bank balance healthy and enable us
- [Inglewood Roadworks Update - January 23](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inglewood-roadworks-update-january-23/) - Weekly meetings with Torbay Council continue to assess the road closure’s status and seek to evaluate and react to any immediate concerns or third party considerations. The works are currently on programme for re-opening the road on 31st March and finishing this phase of work after Easter through to mid-May under traffic management measures.
- [Torbay Apprenticeships Fair](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-apprenticeships-fair/) - Torbay Apprenticeships Fair returns on Wednesday 8th February 2pm to 7pm at the Riviera International Conference Centre. The FREE event being is delivered in partnership for Torbay by TDA, with Devon & Cornwall Training Provider Network, Heart of the South West LEP Careers Hub, South Devon College, DWP, South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, and the
- [Chamber Meeting & AGM - 2nd Feb](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-meeting-agm-2nd-feb/) - Our next General Meeting is the AGM on Thursday 2nd February at 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel featuring Stephen Derrington from Scymaris and a Q&A with our MP Anthony Mangnall.
- [Update on Brixham Road closure - 23rd Dec](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/update-on-brixham-road-closure-23rd-dec/) - We have been concerned since we came across the plans in mid-October that the proposed diversions won’t be able to cope with the volume of traffic (both cars and HGVs). As we approach the closure date we still fear the impact could be significant but are hoping that our fears will be unfounded as we now have some reasons for optimism.
- [New DIY and building supplies store](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-diy-and-building-supplies-store/) - New chamber member Inter-Line is proud to announce the opening of its newly refurbished DIY and building supplies store on Northfields Industrial Estate in Brixham. Commercial Manager Steve Vincent explained "We have recently more than doubled the size of our Brixham Branch meaning we can now stock and display an even wider range of hardware,
- [TBF Business Breakfast](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbf-business-breakfast/) - Torbay Business Forum are proud to be holding an Apprenticeship Takeover for this month’s TBF Breakfast at South Devon College. The event will include an apprenticeship overview, information on the exciting new Fisher apprenticeship, a guest speaker slot from the Chair of the South West Apprentice Ambassador Network (SWAAN) who will be announcing the new
- [The value of apprentices](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/value-apprentices/) - The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has stepped up its campaign to encourage more businesses to highlight the value that apprentices bring to their company – in an all-out bid to urge more firms across the UK to hire them. Demand from young people for apprenticeship places continues to outstrip the supply provided by employers.
- [Torbay Apprenticeship Fair](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-apprenticeship-fair/) - The first Torbay Apprenticeships Fair on Wednesday 10th July, 2pm-7pm at the Riviera International Conference Centre. Following the successful National Apprenticeship Week campaign in March, this free event gives employers the opportunity to showcase Apprenticeship vacancies at all levels. Why Attend? Fill your Apprenticeship vacancies, for people aged 16+ Free stands to businesses/ training providers
- [Business & Education Stronger Together (BEST)](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/business-education-stronger-together-best/) - Remember your very first day at work? Nervous? Excited? Remember the person who welcomed you and put you at ease in this scary new world? Would you like to do the same for someone else? Do you have a passion for inspiring young people? The Torbay Business Forum together with Brixham and Paignton Chambers of Commerce
- [GP services to open at Brixham Hospital](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/gp-services-to-open-at-brixham-hospital/) - Two GP practices will be opening branch sites at Brixham Hospital next month, meaning there is improved access for people in Brixham and surrounding areas. Compass House and Mayfield Medical Centre are co-locating at the hospital site, after a period of refurbishment, to offer local GP services from 20 February. Mayfield Medical Centre, who took
- [New Destination Management Plan](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-destination-managment-plan/) - A new plan to make Torbay the UK’s premier visitor destination and help boost the local economy has now been adopted by Torbay Council. The Destination Management Plan sets out the interventions that can help propel the English Riviera forward, building on the strengths of the destination and the opportunities to achieve a more sustainable
- [Update on Brixham Road closure](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/update-on-brixham-road-closure/) - The points we put to Deeley Freed and Persimmon in recent weeks have been completely ignored. We are appalled at the approach they have taken to this project throughout the planning stages, never once engaging with the community which they are putting at such risk. We are considering our options and discussing potential next steps within our community and with our fishing and tourism industries, local education providers and other groups.
- [E-petition : Ring Road Closure](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/e-petition-ring-road-closure/) - We the undersigned petition the council to Work with developers to urgently reconsider the proposed 4 month road closure of the Torbay Ring Road. Follow the links here to sign an e-petition to Torbay Council....
- [Inglewood roadworks update - 6th December](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inglewood-roadworks-update-6th-december/) - In our open letter last week we asked the developers to respond by 6th December with their conclusions to our three suggestions: That far better analysis of the capacity of their diversions should be provided before Torbay Council should agree to close the road;That a route on a temporary road across their own land would
- [Open Letter re Inglewood Road Closure, 27th November](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-letter-re-inglewood-road-closure-27th-november/) - There was a palpable sense of incredulity and indignation within the room at your proposals for the road closure and associated diversions, due to both (a) the impact it could have on the lives and livelihoods of thousands and (b) the complete lack of engagement you have had with Brixham businesses, residents or community groups about this.
- [Brixham Road Closure: some progress but major concerns remain](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-road-closure-progress-but-concerns-remain/) - We were given an update from the developers of the Persimmon Homes estate on Wednesday 16th November. The developers presented us with some improvements to their plans, which they are pushing the council to sign off ASAP so they can start on their scheduled date of January 3rd. We welcome part of the news but still have major concerns.
- [Santa Run 2022](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/santa-run-2022/) - Sunday 04 Dec 2022 11:00, Old Fish Market This is an off road 3k fun run for charity, hosted by Brixham Harriers in conjunction with Brixham Soroptomists on flat level paths. The event will start and finish under the historical Old Brixham Fish Market on the harbour. Running out past the Golden Hind and around
- [Tourism BID only viable option](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tourism-bid-only-viable-option/) - By Laurence Murrell I am the managing director of TLH Leisure Resort which comprises the Derwent, Victoria, Carlton and Toorak hotels in Torquay. I have worked in the tourism and hospitality industry locally for more than 30 years and am currently a director of the ERTC. If, like me and 11,000 others, your job depends on tourism you
- [Tourism Events - Q1 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tourism-events-q1-2016/) - English Riviera and South Devon, Tourism and Business Exhibition organised by the English Riviera Tourism Company at the Riviera International Centre on Tuesday 15th March 2016. EVERYONE with any interest in Torbay’s tourism industry is invited to celebrate English Tourism Week at the annual English Riviera Tourism and Business Exhibition on TUESDAY 15TH MARCH 2016.
- [Love Brixham at Tourism Exhibition 2018](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/love-brixham-at-tourism-exhibition-2018/) - For the second time, Brixham Chamber of Commerce took a stand at the Tourism Exhibition held at the Riviera centre in Torquay. The main purpose of this was to promote Brixham as a tourist destination and to launch our Brixham Guide for 2018. The guide, which has been produced under the “Love Brixham” brand, was
- [Save the date - 8th March, Tourism Showcase/Exhibition](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/save-the-date-8th-march-tourism-showcase-exhibition/) - On Thursday 8th March 2018 the English Riviera BID Company will be staging the annual English Riviera Tourism Exhibition and new Group Holiday Showcase at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay. For the first time, and in addition to local accommodation, attraction and food and drink businesses attending this popular event, over 50 national Group
- [Chamber at the Tourism Exhibition](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-at-the-tourism-exhibition/) - The Chamber Stand at the recent Tourism Exhibition on the 15th March, 2017 was very busy with lots of compliments for Brixham, The Chamber, The New Guide and the markets. Generally it was a very good exhibition overall. The majority of visitors to the Brixham stand were from Torquay and Paignton B&B's who were delighted
- [ERBID Tourism Exhibition 2020 Cancelled](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/pre-register-for-erbid-tourism-exhibition-2020/) - Update Statement from the ERBID Company It is with regret that I am contacting you to advise that the ERBID Company has made the decision further to developments over the weekend to postpone the Tourism Exhibition (due to take place on 18th March) until the Autumn. We feel it is our responsibility to protect
- [Tourism businesses can re-open from 4th July](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tourism-businesses-can-re-open-from-4th-july/) - On the 4th July we hope that many of our local Tourism and Hospitality businesses will re-open having been shut since March 23rd. This moment has been patiently waited for with Tourism and Hospitality Businesses the first to be closed by Government and the last to be re-opened, pending a final decision by the Government.
- [MP in call for support for tourism and hospitality sector](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/mp-in-call-for-support-for-tourism-and-hospitality-sector/) - MP Anthony Mangnall is calling on the hospitality industry to be given the support it needs to recover after the Covid-19 pandemic. A petition arrived at the House of Commons on January 11 calling for the creation of a Minister for Hospitality in UK Government, following the petition gaining more than 200,000 signatures – including over 320 from
- [NCTA - Impact of Covid-19 on Tourism Businesses](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ncta-impact-of-covid-19-on-tourism-businesses/) - The NCTA have been surveying businesses around the coast to help assess and understand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on coastal tourism businesses in England. The survey will be repeated in different waves throughout 2021, the results of which will be published on this page. So far we have results from Wave 1, the
- [No confidence in developers' traffic plans](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/no-confidence-in-developers-traffic-plans/) - Our Chamber is very concerned by proposed plans to close the Brixham Road for a large chunk of 2023, to allow road alterations as part of the Inglewood housing development. Following a meeting with the developers, we don’t accept their view that the planning permission for the development gives them the right to close this road without first proving that our town won’t be cut off.
- [General Meeting - Thurs 24th Nov](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/general-meeting-thurs-24th-nov/) - We hope you will join us for our next General Meeting on Thursday 24th November at 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel. On the agenda this month: 1. Proposed Brixham Road Closure 2. Brixham Banking Hub 3. Updates fron the Chamber
- [Brixham Road Proposed Closure – HAVE YOUR SAY](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-road-proposed-closure-have-your-say/) - Torbay Council have opened a webpage with details of the proposed road closure of Brixham Road as part of the Inglewood development. Within this page there is the opportunity to share your views with the council. We urge all local residents and businesses to add their thoughts to this portal. The more voices shouting about the potential impacts of this closure on our town, the more likely the council is to think twice before signing off the plans.
- [Inglewood Development Proposed Road Closures](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inglewood-development-proposed-road-closures/) - On Monday 24th October our Chair and Vice Chair had the opportunity to join a meeting between councillors and the developers of the Inglewood housing estate. We are writing to Torbay Council to request they demand proof from the developers, by means of detailed traffic modelling, that the proposed diversion system is capable of handling the increased flow of traffic in and out of Brixham at peak times.
- [Open letter re proposed A3022 Brixham Road closure](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-letter-re-proposed-a3022-brixham-road-closure/) - On October 10th our executive sent the following open email/letter to Torbay Council and our MP, Anthony Mangnall. Due to the urgency and seriousness of the content of this email I have copied in Anthony Mangnall, Steve Darling and our local councillors – we would welcome help from all sides please. We will also be publishing
- [Complete closure is simply not an acceptable solution](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/complete-closure-is-simply-not-an-acceptable-solution/) - As a professional in the construction industry I am aghast at the lack of either public consultation or a suitable enabling works strategy proposed to mitigate the disruption in traffic movement. As a quick exercise I have drafted a simple phasing plan to show how there could be potential for such an approach.
- [Brixham's Santa Run](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixhams-santa-run/) - A new event for the Brixham Christmas calendar - the first ever Brixham Seaside Santa Run: Sunday 8th December 2019 at 11am. This is an off road 3k fun run for charity, hosted by Brixham Harriers in conjunction with Brixham Soroptomists on flat level paths. The event will start and finish under the historical Old
- [Brixham's Santa Run](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixhams-santa-run-2/) - Brixham's Santa Run returns on Sunday 5th December 2021 starting at 11am. This is an off road 3k fun run for charity, hosted by Brixham Harriers in conjunction with Brixham Soroptomists on flat level paths. The organisers presented a cheque to Brixham food bank for a massive £2563.98 from the 2019 event. The event will
- [BrixFest - better than ever!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixfest-better-ever/) - Brixham Chamber was proud to be a headline sponsor once again for BrixFest, the community-led celebration of Brixham past and present. Keith Williams of Brixham Chamber said “The BrixFest team of volunteers put in countless hours free of charge over the year and do a tremendous job of planning, organising and delivering a fantastic Festival experience at the end
- [Brixham Stronger Together](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-stronger-together/) - Brixham Stronger Together has been working with the Brixham Chamber of Commerce to look at ways we can support our local businesses to prosper. We have a lot of small businesses in Brixham who are not likely to have the luxury of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), these are benefit programs that assists employees with
- [Food Bank appeals for donations](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/food-bank-appeals-donations/) - Brixham Food Bank is appealing urgently for food and/or funds to help families in need in the town. The Food Bank, which is based at the back of Brixham Library, is staffed by volunteers who work six days a week to provide vital supplies to people who are struggling financially. Former manager Steve Bates said demand
- [Brixham Food Bank](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-food-bank/) - Reverend Elisabeth Lakey representing Brixham Food Bank was one of the guest speakers at Brixham Chamber’s meeting on 19th July. Elisabeth explained that Brixham’s Food Bank is a charitable organisation run entirely by volunteers which provides food parcels for those in need in Brixham. The number of applicants needing help from the service is up
- [Virtual Open Meeting, Tuesday 14th July, 7-9pm](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/virtual-open-meeting-tuesday-14th-july-7-9pm/) - Join us on zoom for our first ever virtual open meeting and the first time we will all have been together since the AGM in February. Tuesday 14th July, 7-9pm We'll use the first part of the meeting to catch up with each other, including a short update from every participant, and to review the
- [Virtual Open Meeting, Tuesday 28th July, 7-8.30pm](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/virtual-open-meeting-tuesday-28th-july-7-8-30pm/) - Meet your MP: Q&A with Anthony Mangnall Brixham Chamber of Commerce Virtual Open Meeting (via Zoom) Tuesday July 28th, 7-8:30pm We are delighted to welcome guest speaker Anthony Mangnall MP to our virtual open meeting on July 28th. Anthony will be eager to hear how local businesses are getting on and will update us
- [Chamber Meeting & AGM](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-of-commerce-meeting-agm/) - Tuesday 22nd March, 7-9pm at the Berry Head Hotel (and via zoom, if we can arrange this) At last we are back with a face-to-face meeting, the first for over two years. We are very much looking forward to getting together in person once more after such a long break. On the agenda for this
- [TBCN - Zoom Meeting](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-zoom-meeting/) - 17th November 4-5pm: A live panel Zoom event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and network with other members online. To register: https://bit.ly/2HKPsEX
- [General Meeting - Tues 19th July](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/general-meeting-tues-19th-july-22/) - Our next General Meeting is on Tuesday 19th July at 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel. As guest speakers, we are delighted to welcome members of RNLI Torbay, one of the UK's busiest lifeboat stations, including Mark Criddle OBE, the current coxswain. We will hear tales of their life-saving exploits and general care and protection
- [The Coroner films in Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-coroner-films-in-brixham/) - Brixham's Berry Head is to star in an episode of the new series of daytime drama The Coroner. The country park was one of the latest South Devon locations to be used as a stunning backdrop by the team for the second series of the show produced by BBC Birmingham. It stars Claire Goose as solicitor Jane
- [Combating plastic pollution](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/combatting-plastic-pollution/) - The English Riviera is being urged to actively support the campaign to ban environmentally devastating single use plastics. Councillors want Torbay Council to sign up to the campaign being run by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and DevonLive/Herald Express so that the resort joins 125 other communities in Devon going plastic free. At a meeting of
- [Where can I get practical help?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/practical-help-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/) - In these difficult times, we are blessed with a caring and considerate community where the majority of people are happy to go out of their way to help others in any way they can. Facebook has become a rallying point for notifications of these triumphs of humanity over headlines. If you need practical help locally
- [Thank you Alex](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/thank-you-alex/) - Pilots Perch is a charming three-bedroom cottage, with delightful sea views and perfectly situated for exploring Brixham. When owner, Denise Peach, ran into issues claiming a Restart Grant she turned to Brixham Chamber for help. Alex Foley, who runs the popular and succesful Guardhouse Cafe, is also Vice-chair of the chamber and co-ordinated the Chamber's
- [In The Guardhouse at Berry Head](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/guardhouse-cafe/) - Brixham Chamber have welcomed newcomers, Lucy and Alex Foley to the area. They had been looking for a business, where they could start a new life living and working together in a beautiful part of the country and recently bought the Guardhouse Café at Berry Head. Their backgrounds brought some useful skills to running a
- [Brixham Banking Hub location announced](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-banking-hub-update/) - It has been confirmed that Brixham's Banking Hub will open in the coming months at 62 Fore Street, the former site of Lloyds Bank. Anthony Magnall MP has been working with Brixham Town Council and the Access to Cash Action Group since last year on a campaign to bring a new Banking Hub to the
- [Christmas Parking 2022](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/christmas-parking-2022/) - Reduced parking fees at nominated council car parks returns for a fourth year. In Brixham This means: Freshwater and Oxen Cove - the fee of £1.50 will cover parking from when you arrive until midnight the same day.Central car park - the £1.40 fee will allow for up to the maximum of 3 hours: this
- [Moving on](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/moving-on/) - Two notable buinesses in Brixham have recently changed hands, The Rio fish Restaurant and Ella's Chocolate House and Tea Rooms, both acquired by the Johnson family. Bridget and Steve from Rio's said "We wish to thank all our loyal customers for their support throughout the years. After 17 years and Steve’s ill health, we are
- [Energy Support Plan for Business](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/energy-support-plan-for-business/) - Through a new government Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers (including all UK businesses, the voluntary sector like charities and the public sector such as schools and hospitals) whose current gas and electricity prices have been significantly inflated in light of
- [Above and Below exhibition](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/above-and-below-exhibition/) - Works and artefacts from the UK coastline Time and Tide Bell Project are to go on display until 16 October at Artizan Collective Gallery. The project, which was first conceived in 2008 by artist, sculptor and bell-maker Marcus Vergette, now includes seven completed and six in progress bells along the UK coastline with one destined
- [Have your say - Torbay’s Economic Growth Strategy](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/have-your-say-torbays-economic-growth-strategy/) - Torbay Council and TDA would like to hear from those who live, work and own a business in the Bay on the priorities and actions in the draft Economic Growth Strategy. This new Strategy, which has come from evidence gathered from economic data, speaking to key stakeholders, partner organisations and a range of businesses based
- [Vigilance saved by £820k grant](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/vigilance-saved-by-820k-grant/) - Vigilance BM76, the classic Brixham sailing trawler, has been awarded an £820k grant from the Cultural Assets Fund (CAF), which is administered by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF). The grant will finance vital ‘below the waterline’ repairs. Nigel Gooding, the Finance Director of the Charity which owns and operates Vigilance, says “This is great
- [English Riviera Walking Festival](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/english-riviera-walking-festival/) - New for 2022! Pack your rucksacks, fill your flasks, dig out your walking boots and join the NEW English Riviera Walking Festival between Saturday 15th and Saturday 22nd October, 2022. Whether you’re a regular hiker, or an infrequent stroller, this family and dog friendly festival will appeal to walkers of all abilities who enjoy exploring
- [Torbay Business Festival](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-business-festival/) - After a 2 year break because of Covid, The TBF Torbay Business Festival is back, reconnecting with customers, suppliers, partners and even potential new staff and raising awareness of your company and products. The Business Festival welcomes anyone interested in business, is free to attend and features some fantastic opportunities for businesses to get together
- [Brixham Railway Heritage Trail project](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-railway-heritage-trail-project/) - Part of an old railway line which once carried the “Whippet” train between Churston and Brixham could be re-opened as a walking trail. A local project team has been set up to create the trail, which would allow walkers to retrace the route of the line which was closed as part of Dr Beeching’s railway
- [Vigilance receives ‘Royal’ grant](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/vigilance-receives-royal-grant/) - Vigilance, one of the few remaining Brixham sailing trawlers, has received a grant of £2000 from the Royal Warrant Holders Charity Fund. Martin Purnell, co-founder of Channel Fisheries Limited and holder of a Royal Warrant, says “I co-founded Channel Fisheries with my brother-in-law in Brixham in 1981 and I have a great affection for the
- [New faces at the museum](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-faces-at-the-museum/) - 2022 has been a year of renewed energy at the Brixham Heritage Museum. Regarded as one of the country’s most family friendly museums, they are unique in that they tell only the Brixham story. From the caves of pre-history to the end of the Brixham Railway line, – the ‘Spirit of Brixham’ is protected here
- [End of Year Report and Accounts 2022](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/end-of-year-report-and-accounts-2022/) - Our AGM last year was held, online, in what already seems like a very different world. We were in full lockdown and could not predict what the next few months, let alone year, would bring. I do remember that even in those unsettling times there was still optimism about the future and I am glad
- [Pirate Festival 2022](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/pirate-festival-2022/) - Brixham Chamber is once again proud to sponsor the Brixham Pirate Festival which returns this year after a two-year Covid absence. Napoleonic artillery, skirmishes in the rigging of a tall ship and rollicking pirate punk music will be on the cards as the town celebrates again. The port’s much-loved Pirate Festival was sunk in 2020
- [Battery power for Vigilance](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/7730-2/) - Andy Wilson of Brixham has come up with a novel way of using dead car batteries to power Vigilance, the heritage sailing trawler based in Brixham. He is appealing to anyone in the Torbay area with redundant car, van, lorry, boat or tractor batteries to get in touch. “On its own a single battery is
- [Glen steps up to the footplate](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/glen-steps-on-museum-footplate/) - Local man, Glen Gardner has become the latest Trustee to join Brixham Heritage Museum. Glen attended Eden Park school, Brixham, back in the ‘80’s and remembers the pupils working on the famous tapestry which was presented to Queen Elizabeth 11 on her visit which is now held by the Museum. Working life took Glen away
- [Vigilance ship-shape once more](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/vigilance-ship-shape-once-more/) - Following winter maintenance, chamber member Vigilance of Brixham is now ready to take locals and visitors on tours around the bay once again. Volunteers working to raise the top mast of the Vigilance were warned: “If it falls it’ll pierce the deck like a harpoon - and it won’t stop until it crashes through the
- [Omicron Support Grants update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/omicron-support-grants-update/) - The Government has released guidance for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, to support businesses affected by the COVID-19 Omicron variant. There are three new business support schemes available. Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant (OHLG) - Grants between £2,667 and £6,000 for eligible ratepaying businesses operating within the Hospitality, Leisure & Accommodation sectorsAdditional Restrictions Grant
- [Banking Hub Survey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/banking-hub-survey/) - Brixham is one of 5 communities across the UK to receive a ‘Banking Hub’ following the success of the ‘Community Access to Cash Pilot’ scheme. Banking Hubs are a dedicated banking space open to customers of all the major banks and will have a counter offering basic cash services to all customers (including withdrawals, deposits and
- [Brixham sculptor wins public vote](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-sculptor-wins-public-vote/) - Elisabeth Hadley from Brixham won the public vote to make a permanent tribute in Torquay to "one of its most famous daughters, Dame Agatha Christie", Torbay council said. The bronze creation of the author sitting on a bench with her dog will stand in The Strand as part of regeneration works. A spokesperson for Torbay
- [Business support grants - 21 Dec](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/business-support-grants-21-dec/) - The government is introducing a new grant scheme to support businesses that are experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant, and the dual impact of staff absences and lower consumer demand. Hospitality (defined as accommodation, food & beverage services) and leisure premises will benefit from targeted grant support. The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) will also
- [Brixham to pioneer banking 'hub'](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-to-pioneer-banking-hub/) - Brixham has been chosen to pioneer a new banking system which helps small towns cope with the closure of their High Street bank branches. It will be one of just five towns in England and Scotland to take part in the project, with the announcement being hailed as a ‘Godsend’ for the town. Brixham will
- [Volunteers needed - The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/volunteers-needed-the-queens-platinum-jubilee/) - Brixham Future have been working on the organization of a programme of free public events from 2nd-5th June 2022 to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. To deliver a safe, secure series of activities including the central parade they need several public minded people willing to volunteer for some basic marshall duties. These involve: Local KnowledgeCommon
- [FREE Smart Skills Courses for 2022](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/free-smart-skills-courses-for-2022/) - Smart Skills helps Devon based small or medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and other organisations to identify skills gaps in their existing workforce and provide the skills training they need to become more resilient. It also helps adults who are employed and looking for training options, unemployed, recently made redundant or currently on furlough. All courses are
- [Christmas parking offer](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/christmas-parking-offer/) - Cut-price parking will tempt Christmas shoppers to spend their seasonal cash in Torbay, councillors are hoping. From December 1 to Christmas Eve, there will be reduced fees in selected Torbay Council car parks, allowing shoppers and visitors to pay for an hour and stay for the day. This is the third year in a row
- [Meet the Buyer!  Thur 16th Dec 2-4pm](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/meet-the-buyer-thur-16th-dec-2-4pm/) - Did you know £153m of public sector contract and tender opportunities are available to local businesses? The TDA are working with local public sector partners to buy locally and help SME businesses : Network with the lead buyers from the local public sector Learn about upcoming contracts and tender opportunities for 2022/ 23 Obtain advice on doing
- [Richard at The Chart Room - New First Class Restaurant in Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/richard-at-the-chart-room-first-class-restaurant-brixham/) - The latest addition to the Brixham Steam Packet Chart Room is Richard offering a First Class Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Bringing a touch of liner dining to the Brixham restaurant offering, the Chart Room First Class Restaurant is run by husband and wife team Richard and Angela Valder. With years of experience
- [Exhibitors wanted!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/exhibitors-wanted/) - Update from organiser Diverse Events on Lanterns, Lights, & 'luminations on 27th November from 10am. "We are ahead of schedule and only have TWO EXHIBITOR SPACES left on The Quay. We are now working with Middle Street to have a second market, so plenty more spaces to exhibit at Lanterns, Lights, & 'luminations this year!
- [Lanterns, lights.....2021](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/lanterns-lights-2021/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||7px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||”] Brixham Town Council and Diverse Events CIC are delighted to announce details for the forthcoming Lanterns, Lights & ‘Luminations event on Saturday 27th November 2021 – see leaflet below….. They are always looking for volunteers to help with
- [Digital Support Survey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/digital-support-survey/) - The TDA are carrying out research into the use of digital media on the high street with the aim of tailoring a future support package to those areas which the survey identifies as most essential locally. If you are a high street retailer, please take a few moments to answer the 5 questions via the
- [New hub for Torbay Council contracts](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-hub-for-torbay-council-contracts/) - Torbay Council is trialling a system which aims to see more council contracts going to businesses within Torbay. The pilot scheme will be rolled out during September 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022. It will help to increase spend locally, ensure equitable inclusion of suppliers and reduce carbon emissions through local sourcing. The
- [Brixham Town Hall - 135th Birthday Party](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-town-hall-135th-birthday-party/) - Calling Brixhams' independent retailers…. On Saturday 23rd October from 10am until 2pm we will be having a party for all residents and visitors to celebrate everything 'BRIXHAM'! We have a number of groups/charities/organisations attending but would like to have some independent Brixham based retailers in the Scala Hall showing/selling their products. We are offering the
- [Last bank closes on 'sad day' for the town](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/last-bank-closes-on-sad-day-for-the-town/) - Businesses in Brixham have been shocked and saddened by the closure today of the last bank in the busy fishing port. Lloyds Bank in the Fore Street shopping precinct has been the sole remaining bank since the closure of Santander. There are now two town centre ATM cash machines and the three Post Offices in
- [Simon grasps the nettle and expands his business](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/simon-grasps-the-nettle-and-expands-his-business/) - Brixham's Simon Akeroyd makes wine from foraged plants and markets them under the Yarde brand. Since being featured on Channel Four’s ‘Devon and Cornwall’ programme, sales of Yarde of Cockington’s Sparkling Nettle Wine have soared. Yarde have now completely sold out of the bottles featured on TV and are looking to expand into another shop, this time in Dartmouth to
- [Thanks for local NHS staff](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/thanks-for-local-nhs-staff/) - Local NHS staff have been treated to a cruise thanks to the people of Brixham. The lucky Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust staff - who were involved in the organisation’s Covid-19 response - were thanked for their efforts with a cruise around Torbay. The classic Brixham trawler Vigilance embarked on two separate cruises exclusively for
- [The business impact of Covid](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-business-impact-of-covid/) - Torbay businesses have revealed the real impact of Covid both in financial and people terms. A special survey carried out by TDA and promoted by the Torbay Business Forum and the three town chambers of commerce across the Bay was carried out. Responses came from sectors across the economy especially accommodation and food as the tourism
- [Free Webinar: Engaging and Retaining Your New Customers](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/free-webinar-engaging-and-retaining-your-new-customers/) - Building back better presents a challenge: you have a new audience, but how can you retain them post-Covid, getting them to become an ambassador for your business and coming back time and again? Hear from the experts in the fields of behavioural science, industry trend research, visitor journey mapping and marketing disrupters to learn more.
- [TBCN Zoom – 18th May](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-zoom-18th-may/) - The next open meeting of the TBCN will take place on Tuesday 18th May from 4pm. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [TBCN Zoom - 15th June](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-zoom-15th-june/) - The next open meeting of the TBCN will take place on Tuesday 15th June from 4pm. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [Restart Grants](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/restart-grants/) - Eligible businesses can now apply for their RESTART GRANT from Torbay Council. This applies to shops, personal care businesses (e.g. hair dressers, nail salons), hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses. It's worth £6k - £18k so an important boost to the spring's finances. Whilst the council has been processing payments for the winter grants automatically, EVERYONE
- [Welcome back to Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/welcome-back-to-brixham/) - Our new Welcome Boards are here and we are letting the images do all the talking. These boards will be going up around Torbay in high foot fall area's and coupled with our large map boards and 10,000 paper maps we are ready to welcome everyone to #beautifulbrixham. A big thank you to Chris Slack
- [English Riviera BID 2](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/english-riviera-bid-2/) - Later this spring the English Riviera BID will be up for renewal, for a further 5 years. The BID will provide funding of over £3m over the next 5 years to be spend on Destination Marketing, promoting the English Riviera around the country (and abroad) as a perfect location for a holiday. The current BID
- [Virtual High Street Guide](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/virtual-high-street-guide/) - Torbay Council are pleased to reveal a new virtual High Street Guide that provides live connectivity from local businesses, as part of the Reopening High Streets Safely project. The High Street Guide enables shoppers to see businesses near them and view their social media content. Once the High Street is reopened it will also allow
- [TBCN Zoom - 20th April](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-zoom-20th-april/) - The next open meeting of the TBCN will take place on Tuesday 20th April from 4pm. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [AGM Report and Accounts - 2021](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/agm-report-and-accounts-2021/) - Well, what a year that was! We have lived, and still are living, thorough historic times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have all had to deal with situations and problems that none of us have faced in our life time and I hope will never have to face again. I would not have believed
- [Register by 12 April for free rapid lateral flow coronavirus tests for your employees](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/register-by-12-april-for-free-rapid-lateral-flow-coronavirus-tests-for-your-employees/) - The deadline for businesses signing up to workplace testing has been extended to 12 April. The national offer of Workplace Testing has been expanded to allow employers to order free test kits direct from the government to pass to their workforce so that employees can test themselves at home. These tests are for people who
- [March 2021 - Chamber Update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/march-2021-chamber-update/) - by Alex Foley, Vice- Chair I hope you have made it through the winter months ok and that the roadmap out of lockdown is giving you hope for a successful 2021. With the end of the tunnel in sight and with our AGM approaching it feels like a good time to contact you with a
- ['Our voice has to be heard'](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/our-voice-has-to-be-heard/) - Celebrity chefs and other leading players in tourism and hospitality are calling for a bigger voice in Parliament for their battered industry. A ‘Seat at the Table' campaign has been launched in a bid to see a Minister specifically put in charge of hospitality and given a place within the cabinet. A tourism minister currently sits within the remit of the Department for
- [Virtual AGM via Zoom - 30th March](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/virtual-agm-via-zoom-30th-march/) - Our usual Chamber activities have been heavily disrupted by the pandemic, and we are all looking forward to the chance to get together in person again. We are aiming to resume networking opportunities with our first face-to-face Chamber meeting in the late summer. In the meantime our AGM will be held via Zoom at 7pm
- [TBCN Zoom - 16 March](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-zoom-16-march/) - The next open meeting of the TBCN will take place on Tuesday 16th March from 4pm. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [How mussels could help soaring food demand and the environment](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/how-mussels-could-help-soaring-food-demand-and-the-environment/) - Feeding the world's ever-increasing population is a growing challenge, pushing the limits of what the planet can sustain. By 2050, the demand for food is expected to be 70 to 100 percent higher than today. How to face such a challenge in a sustainable way? The Holmyard family in Devon, UK, believe they have a
- [Love Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/love-brixham-retail/) - The Retail and Town Centre team of Brixham Chamber has put together the first phase of an on going campaign with the goal of increasing the number of Brixham residents who regularly visit, shop, eat and drink in the town. The campaign is branded as “love brixham” and Phase 1 includes: A half-page advert in the
- [TCBN Zoom - 15th Dec](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tcbn-zoom-15th-dec/) - The next open meeting of the TCBN will take place on Tuesday 15th December from 4pm. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [A year like no other](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/a-year-like-no-other/) - By Jim Portus, South West Fish Producers Organisation I have been fortunate enough over the last three decades to witness many wonderful industry investments and developments, such as the launch of many new fishing boats including 'Carhelmar', 'Sara Lena' and 'Constant Friend'. The port of Brixham now has a wonderful, state-of-the-art fish market, with the daily auction now conducted on the 'Cloud'. The grand opening by the Princess Royal of the market was one of
- [Covid closure grants](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/covid-closure-grants/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The latest government support for businesses forced to close due to covid is being paid out by Torbay council. Their website is now updated with the latest info: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/…/businesses-financial-support/ In short: Businesses which received a grant payment for the November lockdown will AUTOMATICALLY now receive two grants: a
- [Covid-19 grant applications now live](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/covid-19-grant-applications-now-live/) - Businesses across Torbay can apply now for cash grants to cushion the financial impact of the COVID-19 restrictions. Torbay Council, who are administering 7 million in grant funds from national Government for Torbay businesses, has opened up the application form on their website. Rate paying businesses legally required to close Rate paying businesses required to legally
- [Torbay COVID Update - 14 January 2021](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-covid-update-14-january-2021/) - Dr Caroline Dimond, Torbay Director of Public Health, talks about how rates are going up, especially in working age people and we need to act now. She also urges businesses to ensure they are COVID safe and for us all to act as if we have it. In summary: Stay at home wherever possibleIf you
- [A new way to mark Remembrance Sunday](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/a-new-way-to-mark-remembrance-sunday/) - Brixham town council is preparing for a new way to mark Remembrance Day. Instead of the traditional service and parade, the council has had to rethink how to remember the fallen in both world wars and other conflicts. With the ongoing pandemic, it is unlikely that by November restrictions will be relaxed sufficiently to allow
- [Brixham mum’s plea ‘Don’t let this happen to you’](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-mums-dont-let-this-happen-to-you-plea/) - Mum Karen Wilson has launched a fund-raising campaign for NHS charities as a thank you to frontline staff for the ‘fantastic’ way they looked after her husband before his tragic death from Coronavirus. She has also decided to tell her story to warn others that the virus is still a deadly threat, pleading with them:
- [200 sign up for Brixham’s Walk of Fame](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/200-sign-up-for-brixhams-walk-of-fame/) - More than 200 people have already signed up to an initiative to celebrate the lives of Brixham residents. Plans for Brixham’s Walk of Fame are well underway and permission has been granted to put a cast iron walkway and floor panels along the Breakwater. The aim is to create a permanent artwork installation bearing the
- [TBCN Zoom - 16 Feb](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-zoom-16-feb/) - The next open meeting of the TBCN will take place on Tuesday 16th February from 4pm. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [Vaccinating Torbay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/vaccinating-torbay/) - By David Gledhill, Torbay Community Development Trust People of Torbay give yourself a pat on the back. You are awesome.Within hours of putting out an appeal for more volunteers to help with the vaccine roll out and supporting people shielding, our phones were ringing off the hook. Offers were coming in so quickly we had
- [TBCN Zoom - 19th Jan](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-zoom-19th-jan/) - The next open meeting of the TBCN will take place on Tuesday 19th January from 4pm. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [Membership Update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/membership-update/) - Due to the extreme drop in revenue for nearly all our members, we are introducing a free membership period for all Chamber members. This will be a period of several months, from the start of the lockdown until whatever time most businesses are able to get up and running again. We anticipate 3-6 months. Any
- [Second round of the Kickstart Grant Scheme](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/second-round-of-the-kickstart-grant-scheme/) - The Growth Support Kickstart Team is delighted to announce that businesses operating in the tourism sector are invited to apply for the second round of the Kickstart Grant Scheme when the application window reopens at midday on Monday (21 September). After the initial allocation of funding, the Kickstart Team has £197,000 remaining for eligible tourism
- [Strange goings on!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/6146-2/) - Brixham has more than its fair share of hauntings. The theatre, museum and various private residences have reported strange things happening. One of the more well known, allegedly haunted dwellings is the Smugglers Haunt Hotel. The building was originally two cottages and is around 300 years old and is a very popular hotel. Although its
- [Brixham "...not forgotten"](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-not-forgotten/) - As Torquay lands a £22million cash boost and Paignton hopes for another, a ‘you’re not forgotten’ message goes out to Brixham. Council leader Steve Darling has welcomed the ‘Magnificent Seven’ ranking for Torbay which has landed a £22million cash boost to reshape Torquay. And he has sent out a clear ‘you’re not forgotten’ message to
- ["Brixham is a great place to do business"](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-is-a-great-place-to-do-business/) - A pair of designers from 'up north' swapped the London life to embark on a new venture in the small Devon fishing town of Brixham. Andrea and Jamie Carless left the smog of London behind after Jamie received some devastating news. He was diagnosed with a form of leukemia in 2015, which sent them searching
- [TBCN Zoom Networking Event - 20 Oct, 9am](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-20-oct/) - The second open meeting of the TCBN will take place on Tuesday 20th October from 9am. This is a live panel event with representatives from the three Torbay Chambers and the Torbay Business Forum. This meeting is open to all. It features discussion of local business topics, plus breakout rooms so you can contribute and
- [How storms affect businesses in Devon](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/how-storms-affect-businesses-in-devon/) - I am in my third-year of my Geography degree at the University of Reading. I am starting my dissertation research using questionnaires (through Microsoft Forms) to understand how intensifying storms are affecting businesses in coastal communities in Devon. My objectives include: How climate change has influenced the storms over the last decade How coastal communities specifically suffer
- [Torbay Business and Chambers Network Survey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-business-and-chambers-network-survey/) - The Torbay Business and Chambers Network is a new collaboration between Torbay Business Forum (TBF) and the Chambers of Commerce in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. The four parties aim to work together more effectively to identify issues, projects and needs of mutual business interest for the benefit of Torbay as a whole. In the process
- [TBCN Virtual Networking Event - Tomorrow, 15th September, 9am](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbcn-virtual-networking-event-tomorrow-15th-september-9am/) - A collaboration of the Chambers of Commerce for Brixham, Paignton and Torquay and the Torbay Business Forum. Providing networking events, information and support for businesses across Torbay. In order to strengthen the business support offer in Torbay, the three Chambers of Commerce and the Torbay Business Forum have agreed to collaborate under the TBCN brand.
- [Regenerate Devon Summit, this week, 7-9th July](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/regenerate-devon-summit-this-week-7-9th-july/) - We've been asked to pass on an open invitation to the Regenerate Devon online Summit next week, July 7-9th. Experts and leaders from organisations across the county will be discussing the future of the economy. Over the course of the three days, the event will cover what our economy could look like, and examples of
- [Buy local and support Brixham businesses](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/buy-local-and-support-brixham-businesses/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce has been reaching out to support traders in the town. So far, chamber vice chairman Alex Foley and his team have spoken to around 125 chamber members and non-members. Alex said: “The main reason is just for keeping in touch and giving some encouragement and support – we’ve had very positive
- [Christmas 2020 - brighter than ever](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-at-christmas-brighter-than-ever/) - Because of uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Brixham Town Council has been forced to cancel Christmas lights switch on event ‘Lanterns, Lights & ‘Luminations’ which was scheduled for Saturday 28th November. But Brixham’s Christmas lights will not be dimmed – they will be brighter than ever. The Town Council has added to and updated
- [Brief update on Coronavirus support](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brief-update-on-coronavirus-support/) - Business support grants Many local businesses are eligible for a non-repayable grant of £10,000 or £25,000. Speaking to chamber members we know some people don’t realise they are eligible for this, and Torbay council have not yet started chasing the hundreds of businesses who have not yet applied. If you’re not sure, please ask us,
- [Coronavirus business support  update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/coronavirus-business-support-update/) - British Chambers of Commerce Director General Dr Adam Marshall: "The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on business and economic activity across the UK. "While businesses have welcomed the unprecedented size and scope of the government support packages, our findings highlight the urgent need for that support to reach businesses on the ground as
- [Coronavirus update for local businesses](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/) - Prepare for unpredictable trade March – June (or maybe longer) Local trade will be limited following Monday’s announcements over Social Distancing, in particular: Encouraging people not to visit public spaces such as theatres or pubs Encouraging everyone aged 70+ and other high risk groups to stay at home for the next 12 weeks. Tourist trade
- [March meeting cancelled](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/march-meeting-cancelled/) - We have taken the decision to CANCEL our open meeting on March 24th for the following reasons: To reduce unnecessary interactions to help you to stay ‘fit and well’ and best placed to focus on your own businesses The spread of the virus is clearly accelerating and advice is changing daily; we don't know what
- [Your Town Hall, Your Say](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/your-town-hall-your-say/) - Brixham Town Council is offering the local community the chance to have its say on the regeneration of Brixham Town Hall through its “Your Town Hall, Your Say” consultation process. The consultation, which will run during January and February, is seeking public opinion on an outline concept to regenerate the Town Hall. Brixham Town Council
- [Executive Elections 2020](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/executive-elections-2020/) - At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25th February, as part of our democratic process we will be asking Chamber members to vote on a new Executive committee for 2020. If you have an interest in business issues and our local community, can spare a couple of hours a month and would like to be
- [SW Healthcare Practice of the Year](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sw-healthcare-practice-of-the-year/) - At the recent WPA Healthcare Practice Conference Coralline Health were surprised and delighted to win the award for South West Region Healthcare Practice of the Year. Jacqui Shaw said “This award is a great testament to our team who work hard everyday to give exceptional customer service with an empathetic, friendly and caring approach. “And
- [Fit for a king!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/fit-for-a-king/) - One of Brixham's landmark waterfront eateries is being transformed with a complete £250,000 'bigger and better' makeover. The Prince William - on the harbourside off Berry Head Road - is currently being transformed by a team of local craftsmen and women and is due to reopen next month. Regulars are being updated on the progress
- [Trinity Sailing](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trinity-sailing/) - Dear Friends and Associates of Trinity Sailing Foundation (TSF), I am writing to you today with the news that, after 20 years of a very successful venture providing invaluable and often life-changing experiences to thousands of disadvantaged young people and, at the same time, maintaining and operating some of the most important heritage sailing vessels
- [BCC Winter Social Evening - 11th Dec](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bcc-winter-social-evening/) - December 11th is the date of our winter social evening for chamber members. Many thanks to Bay's Brewery (one of our member businesses) who are hosting the first part of the evening from 5:30 to 7-7:30pm which includes a free tour of the brewery plus beer tastings! Places are limited to 30 so booking is
- [Lanterns Lights and 'Luminations 2019](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/lanterns-lights-and-luminations-2019/) - Brixham is gearing up for this year’s Lanterns, Lights and ‘Luminations festive celebrations. On Saturday (November 23) residents are invited to join in events running through the day and culminating in the Christmas lights switch on and grand firework display. More than £10,000 has been raised to buy new seasonal lighting for the town by
- [£50 Parking Permit "free after 3"](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/parking-permit/) - Brixham businesses have welcomed new council parking permits to encourage shoppers back into the town centres. A 'free after three' permit costing £50 has been introduced at the request of local businesses and following the Herald Express 'Fairer Parking' campaign. ​ Together with new hi-tech cashless parking system in all car parksTorbay Council is hoping the
- [Driving safer for longer workshops](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/driving-safer-for-longer-workshops/) - These FREE Driving Safer for Longer workshops are provided by Red One in conjunction with Devon County Council. The workshops are offered to various community groups throughout Devon and are aimed at keeping older drivers on the road safely for as long as possible. Driving is one of the most risky activities we are likely
- [Boost for the fishing industry](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/boost-for-the-fishing-industry/) - The new Oxen Cove jetty has been officially opened. The ceremony celebrated completion of the £2.25m project funded by Torbay Council and the European Maritime Fisheries Fund. Torbay Development Agency’s engineering team supervised and project managed the works, working with the principle contractor Teignmouth Marine Services. Cabinet member for infrastructure, environment and culture and Brixham
- [Brixham's flagship store to close](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/battle-save-brixhams-flagship-store/) - The battle is on to save one of Brixham's most well-known chain stores which is facing closure after 25 years in the town. Brixham Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Arcadia Group to reconsider its decision to close the joint Dorothy Perkins and Burton clothing store. The outlet in Fore Street is due to
- [Brixham Open Art Competition](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-open-art-competition/) - Subject: 'Maritime Brixham' Date: Saturday 7th September 2019 On Saturday 7th September, to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Brixham Art Society and the 30th Anniversary of M.D.L. Brixham Marina, there will be an open, free to enter, 'One Day Art Competition' . The subject will be Maritime Brixham and the town itself. Any medium (except
- [Boris Johnson's surprise Brixham visit](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/boris-johnsons-surprise-brixham-visit/) - The Prime Minister bought himself a portion of fish and chips during a visit to Brixham Harbour on 23 August. Boris Johnson paid £7.75 in cash for the hake and chips from the Rockfish takeaway. He posed for selfies with queuing customers in the shop before putting on a pair of Rockfish sunglasses. Mr Johnson
- [BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bcc-quarterly-economic-survey-q3-2019/) - The fieldwork for the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q3 2019 has opened and will run until 16th September. This survey captures business views on the state of trading, how this may change in the future and provides us with a snapshot of what is happening in the county economically. At a local level we
- [Lighting Up Brixham Competition Winner](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/lighting-up-brixham-competition-winner/) - Gwen Pritchard-Thomas (aged 7) was delighted to win the competition to design a Christmas light for Lighting Up Brixham. Gwen has won a cash prize of £20 plus £80 for the Spark Creative Studio Brixham. Gwen's winning design, Decapod Seaweed 'Monster', fish and 'Merry Brixmas' will be made into one of this year's Christmas feature
- [Ella's comes to the Fore](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ellas-come-to-the-fore/) - The former Fore Seasons cafe on Fore Street has been transformed into a taste bud-tantalising chocolate emporium and tea rooms. Iain and Tracy Clarke have taken over the premises, reinventing the business as Ella’s Chocolate Emporium & Tea Rooms. Iain and Tracy have carried out a complete refurbishment programme and now offer a bright and
- [Prince William under new ownership](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/prince-william-under-new-ownership/) - The Prince William bar and restaurant by the marina was snapped up by the Greenway Group when it came up for sale recently. The Greenway Group own a number of other successful and popular Brixham businesses including Liberty, Inspirations, Chapter One and Greenway Ferry. Commenting on Facebook, a spokesperson said: "We’re super excited to announce
- [Networking Evening - 1st July](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/networking-evening-july-1-2019/) - BCC Summer Networking Evening on the Golden Hind Monday 1st July 19:00-21:00 We would be delighted if you could join us for drinks and a tour of the Golden Hind on Monday 1st July from 7-9pm. Tickets cost £10 and include entrance and tour of the Golden Hind plus a selection of drinks (no food
- [Christmas Lighting Competition](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/christmas-lighting-competition/) - Youngsters in Brixham are being invited to design a new Christmas light for the town, with a deadline for submissions on July 15. In addition to making and displaying the new sign, the winning school will be given a cash prize of £100 by Lighting Up Brixham. The group Lighting Up Brixham, led by Vix
- [Keep Brixham Beautiful](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/keep-brixham-beautiful/) - Brixham Town Council recently launched a new Keep Brixham Beautiful campaign. To coincide with national Keep Britain Tidy's The Big Spring Clean, residents and visitors joined town councillors for the inaugural event, held in the Furzeham with Summercombe Ward. The project will see several community led litter collecting events organised by the town council throughout
- [Grow Media at Cockington Court - 13 June](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/grow-media-at-cockington-court-13-june/) - TDA invites you to meet Grow Media at The Seven Dials café at Cockington Court Thurs 13th June, 5-7pm Grow Media is a successful media partner responsible for Grow Exeter and for a brand new South Devon edition, launched in May covering a range of business and community led projects. The Grow Media team are keen
- ['Bags of help' fund](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bags-of-help-funding/) - Tesco is marking the great British summertime by offering coastal community projects in Brixham the chance to bag their share of a huge funding pot of almost £300,000. Community organisations and charities working to improve Britain's coastline are being invited to share in the fund during a special round of Bags of Help voting. Bags
- [All hands on deck for Pirate Festival!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/all-hands-on-deck-for-pirate-festival/) - Brixham Chamber are proud to support once again The Brixham Pirate Festival which will be back this weekend giving the bank holiday a truly swashbuckling feeling. Brixham Pirate Festival, Saturday to Monday, May 4, 5, 6, will see the town transformed with some of the best piratical bands in the world, market stalls, a family
- [Referendum on Neighbourhood Plan](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/referendum-on-neighbourhood-plan/) - On 2nd May voters in Brixham have the chance to vote on whether they want Torbay Council to consider the Brixham Penisula Neighbourhood Plan along with the Local Plan when they make decisions about developments in Brixham and the surrounding areas: Neighbourhood Planning provides our community with the opportunity to manage development for the benefit
- [Why the Brixham Chamber Exec will be supporting the Brixham Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/why-the-brixham-chamber-exec-will-be-supporting-the-brixham-peninsula-neighbourhood-plan/) - There is a vote taking place on the neighbourhood plan at the same time as the local elections. The neighbourhood plan has nothing to do with Torbay Council or politics. Rather, it has been written by our local community for our local community. The neighbourhood plan is important because it will determine what development does
- [MoseyMoo Gifts](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/moseymoo-gifts/) - A whole host of 3D framed pictures for every occasion, and other decorative items for the home. All lovingly handmade by me in beautiful Brixham. Bespoke commissions welcomed. For more info, please take a look at my Facebook page – thanks.
- [ITB Studio](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/itb-studio/) - All interiors should be inspirational, inviting and memorable Our award winning team combines over 40 years design experience at senior management level. The ITB Studio is a creative hub providing comprehensive interior design services for residential and development projects in London, the South East and the South West of England. We work closely with architects,
- [QuayView Advisory](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/quayview-advisory/) - QuayView is a modern and experienced firm of Chartered Accountants based in Brixham, South Devon. Providing bespoke corporate and personal tax advice, business consultancy and accounting support services to owner managed businesses and their stakeholders. Whether you are a one-man business or a large organisation QuayView can help. VAT returns, to tax returns to EMI
- [Accounting4Everything](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/accounting4everything/) - All businesses need to change, grow and constantly respond to the market around them” There are times when you can do this internally and times when it helps to have someone from the outside looking in to give you a broader perspective and an objective view. Accounting 4 Everything’s business services team can be that
- [TDA Business](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tda-business/) - As an award winning provider of business and property services, TDA makes a real difference to the lives of people living and working in the South West, delivering innovative and practical programmes in areas including job and business creation. Year on year we are successfully delivering high quality economic development, property and business services to
- [Your views sought for Torbay Business Survey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/your-views-sought-for-torbay-business-survey/) - Torbay businesses we want to hear your views and feedback. TDA has partnered with Torbay Business Forum to launch the Torbay Business Survey. In a refreshed and new format this quarterly review will strengthen the Torbay business community voice, and will take only a few minutes of your time. It will ensure that we are truly
- [Discount Club](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/discount-club-2019/) - Dear members, Do you use our Chamber’s Discount Club? If you would like to and don’t have your discount-membership card please contact Lynne. If you are not already on the list of discount options here would you like to get more custom by offering a discount to our members? Let us know so that we
- [Neighbourhood Plan out for consultation](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/neighbourhood-plan-out-for-consultation/) - The Brixham Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan will be out for consultation over 6 weeks from 28th January to 11th March. The Neighbourhood Plan team would very much like to know: whether you can support the plan; or if not what they can do to improve it so you can. You can download both a short summary
- [End of year report - February 2019](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/end-of-year-report-february-2019/) - Chairman’s report Firstly, I would like to thank each member of the executive for their hard work and support for the year. This year has very much been a team effort and all those on the executive have made my job much easier. I would also like to thank Mike Franchi for his work on
- [Open letter re Windy Corner and reply from Torbay Council](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-letter-re-windy-corner/) - Dear Sirs, In regard to your recent announcement about the planned work at Windy Corner, we are pleased to see that the much needed upgrade to this junction is going ahead. However we do feel that, on behalf of our members, we need to pass on some very valid concerns that we have regarding the
- [2019 Visitor Guides and Maps now available](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/2019-visitor-guides-and-maps-now-available/) - The Chamber's guide to Brixham has been updated for 2019 and is now available. This is a continuation of the project that we started in 2017 with the aim of attracting greater numbers of visitors to our town. Liz Pippett, who manages tourism for the chamber said "We printed 30,000 of the guides in 2018
- [Nautoguide](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/nautoguide/) - Nautoguide Ltd develop and host web based mapping and location services. Our maps cover everything from the commemoration of the Battle of Jutland to local authority street cleaning inspection. We have a particular skill in using maps to engage the general public and operate the free Geovey service allowing anyone to crowdsource location based data. Nautoguide
- [Trinity Sailing Offer](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trinity-sailing-offer/) - Trinity Sailing are offering an exclusive overnight voyage/networking event on Provident for chamber members at the start of their season, at a discounted rate. There are spaces for up to 11 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The dates would be: Sunday, April 7 – Monday, April 8. The voyage would start and end in
- [Bolton to  Birdcage](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bolton-to-birdcage/) - The Bolton Hotel is closed for refurbishment and will become The Birdcage on completion. Details emerged at a hearing into a review of the pub’s licence requested by the police on the grounds of crime and disorder. Police said licence conditions had been breached and two of the people put forward last year to be
- [Executive Elections 2019](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/executive-elections-2019/) - At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 26th February, as part of our democratic process we will be asking Chamber members to vote on a new Executive committee for 2019. If you have an interest in business issues and our local community, can spare a couple of hours a month and would like to be
- [The Trinity Sailing Foundation](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-trinity-sailing-foundation/) - The Trinity Sailing Foundation operates a small fleet of historic sailing vessels. The three Brixham Trawlers — Leader (1892), Provident (1924), and Golden Vanity (1908) — are owned by the charity and used to change the lives of disadvantaged young people. Our not-for-profit organisation is part-funded by offering Cruises, RYA Courses, Duke of Edinburgh Residentials
- [The Salty Sparrow](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/the-salty-sparrow/) - We are a small and cosy bistro cafe located in the heart of Brixham, close to the harbour. Our ethos is good quality food and wine with the emphasis on classic and modern food served in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. We offer a freshly made menu with the best of ingredients sourced locally and seasonally where possible. We have comfortable
- [Christmas Parking Concessions](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/christmas-parking-concessions/) - The Council have agreed to offer free parking from 6-9.30pm on Thursdays 6th, 13th and 20th December in the car parks mentioned below. The Council have also agreed to run a promotional pay for an hour and park (shop) all day on Sunday 9th, 16th and 23rd December also at the car parks mentioned below.
- [Christmas Social: 3rd Dec, 8pm, the Lytehouse](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/christmas-social-3rd-dec-8pm-the-lytehouse/) - We are experimenting this winter with a social & networking evening, to be held at one of Brixham’s very best restaurants, and one of the Chamber’s newest members - the Lytehouse (Monday 3rd December at 8pm). Tickets (£15 per person) need to be booked in advance by emailing hospitality@brixhamchamber.co.uk. But you can pay for them
- [New parking charges from November 1](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-parking-charges-from-november/) - Torbay Council has approved a new set of parking tariffs to be introduced from November 1 2018. Commenting on the changes, Nigel Makin who has led the Chamber's parking lobby for the last three years, said: "There are positives and negatives to the new tariffs structure. The big negative is that we didn’t manage to
- [Golden future for harbour attraction](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/golden-future-for-harbour-attraction/) - New events will be taking place on the Golden Hind this summer. The exciting, pirate-themed events will see murder mysteries take place on board every Friday night in July and August. The news comes just a few weeks after the famous boat was bought by Irish couple Sean and Mary Twomey, who have now collaborated
- [Develop your digital skills](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/develop-your-digital-skills/) - This free information session, delivered in partnership with TDA and the English Riviera BID Company, takes place at the Riviera Centre, Torquay on 26th September. It explains how you can access 12 hours of fully subsidised support to develop your digital skills and help grow your business. Hear from tourism businesses who have accessed the
- [Julia Finzel - Artist and Photographer](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/julia-finzel-artist-and-photographer/) - Julia Finzel is an established Artist and Photographer who has been living in Brixham since 1993. Julia recently joined Brixham Chamber and is also a member of The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Dartington Printmakers and The Double Elephant print workshop in Exeter. She undertakes photographic and painting commissions, including promotional portraiture of people in their
- [TV news anchors drop in to Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tv-news-anchors-drop-in-to-brixham/) - TV celebrities Michael Burke and John Sergeant stopped off in Brixham as part of a sailing trip around the coast of the UK. The pair were filming for a new series about sailing around the UK and had set off from Lowestoft. After four weeks at sea, they were greeted on their arrival in Brixham
- [Torbay Business Festival](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-business-festival-2018/) - Award winning Brixham based business, Flossy & Jim, will be one of the guest speakers at the Torbay Business Festival next month. The creators of the Flossy & Jim brand, illustrators Lynette and James Dare will be talking about their journey ‘From Bankruptcy to Hollywood’. Over 500 people are expected at the business event on
- [Torbay Bookkeeping Practice](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-bookkeeping-practice/) - By Naomi Griffiths of the Torbay Bookkeeping Practice. Torbay Bookkeeping Practice offers General Bookkeeping Services, Year-End Accounts, Self-Assessment and Digital Accounting Software Consultancy. I'm an Associate Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, so you can rest assured that I'm insured, competent and regulated by a Professional Code. My mission is to spread the word
- [Middle Street - bucking the trend](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/middle-street-bucking-the-trend/) - It's the street that Brixham forgot - and now it's bucking the high street shopping trend in some style. At a time when retail giants such as House of Fraser and Poundland are struggling, a row of independent shops run by dedicated specialists is doing very nicely thank you. Tourists and day-trippers love the shops
- [High Street Heroes](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/high-street-heroes-2/) - As part of the Love Your High Street Week, the winners from Brixham, Paignton and Torquay recently received their Torbay Love Your High Street Hero Award. The three businesses receiving their trophy, made by local business Studio 56, are Maison et Vie, Peaky Blinders Bar & Grill and The Kind Grind. Love your High Street week
- [Devon Delivers - Business Promotion Grants](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/devon-delivers-business-promotion-grants/) - Applications are being sought for the latest round of Devon County Council's Business Promotion Grant. Grants of up to £1,500 are available to help companies looking to reach new customers. The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is aimed at helping businesses to cover exhibiting costs to promote their products and services
- [BrixFest 2018 - most enjoyable yet.](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixfest-2018-most-enjoyable-yet/) - The weekend began with an apocalyptic weather forecast (which was unsurprisingly wrong), and ended with beautiful sunshine on Breakwater Beach. On Saturday, the festival was officially opened by one of our favourite people - Mary Thomson from Pride in Brixham. Our England's Seafood Coast Cooking Demonstrations showcased the best of Brixham fish live on-stage. Crowds
- [Middle Street's chocolate heaven](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/middle-streets-chocolate-heaven/) - During the summer of 2017, after a decade of pondering her dream, Tracy Clarke made it a reality by opening Chocella, a small but perfectly presented chocolate haven situated on Brixham's Middle Street. Tracy put her heart and soul into Chocella, named after her mother Ella, who taught her to bake cakes at a very
- [Make it your Business - 11th April](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/make-it-your-business-11th-april/) - You may be a young professional, mum, or returner. You may be a student recently graduated or approaching the end of your studies. Perhaps you have started to think about the option of self-­‐employment. Maybe you have always held a dream to follow a particular passion. Most likely, you are also attracted to the idea
- [AGM and Executive Committee for 2018](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/agm-2017-and-executive-committee-for-2018/) - With the snow continuing to fall outside and the wind rattling the windows, members who braved the elements to attend the AGM on the 27th February heard Chairman Martyn Green present his overview of 2017 and roundly thank the executive and membership for their input and support during the year. The full version of the
- [Your Chamber Needs YOU...](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/your-chamber-needs-you-2/) - Over the last year, the role of secretary has been performed by the Chairman with a few others lending their support as and when they could. While grateful for such assistance, this arrangement has been difficult to manage and needs to change. The Executive works to the benefit of the Brixham business community, both initiating
- [Chairman's End of Year Report, February 2018](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chairmans-end-of-year-report-february-2018/) - Download the full version of this report (pdf) Chairman’s Perspective Before I begin on our various initiatives, I would like to thank every member of the executive for their dedication and commitment to both the Chamber and the community of Brixham. Their contributions have been vital to the success of the Chamber this year and
- [2018 Events Boards](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/2018-events-boards/) - As per the last few years, Brixham Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the diversity of events taking place within our rich and vibrant community by putting together and publishing event posters for display around the town. This year, however, we are also producing an A4 version of the poster that can be downloaded, printed and displayed
- [Pirate Festival 2018](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/pirate-festival-2018/) - For anyone who may not have heard, the Brixham Pirate Festival Committee has now announced that they have been able to raise sufficient sponsorship for their festival to go ahead. This is good news and we wish them every success. However, from comments made to Brixham Chamber of Commerce executive members, I think a few
- [#Dynamic Devon](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/dynamic-devon/) - DYNAMIC DEVON! One Day Conference Thursday 22/03/2018 Delivered by Devon Chamber of Commerce Timings 09:00 - 16:00 Ticket Prices Devon Chamber Members £30 +VAT Non-Members £50 +VAT Here are some of the topics which will be covered: ·Where does The Great South West fit in? Heart of South West - LEP’s working together Why Chambers
- [Executive Elections 2018](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/executive-elections-2018/) - At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 27th February, Chamber members will be asked to vote on a new executive committee. While the existing committee has worked hard on your behalf, it is crucial that Brixham Chamber of Commerce is represented well throughout the coming twelve months, especially with the proposed changes to parking infrastructure
- [Open letter to Kevin Mowat, Torbay Council](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/open-letter-to-kevin-mowat-torbay-council/) - Good morning Mr Mowat Thank you for taking the time to attend the general meeting. Your input was very helpful, especially in terms of advancing people’s knowledge of the possibilities behind the Oxen Cove expansion. Since then I have been in discussion with both residents and local businesses and would share with you the general
- [Brixham Express received over £0.5m of subsidy payments](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-express-received-over-0-5m-of-subsidy-payments/) - The total amount of public money that Brixham Express Ltd received to subsidise the now-defunct fast ferry service between Torquay and Brixham has been revealed. Following a Freedom of Information request by DevonLive.com, Torbay Council has revealed that the figure was £506,255. The council also revealed that the last date on which a payment was
- [Summer/Winter parking split to stay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/summer-winter-parking-split-to-stay/) - Brixham Chamber has long been calling for a more equitable approach to parking charges in the bay and has frequently cited East Devon Council's strategy as a model which we believe would work well in Torbay: Across ALL car parks in East Devon, in ALL towns including Exmouth, Seaton, Budleigh Salterton, Beer, Sidmouth the “entrance”
- [BTC Budget Consultation 2018](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/btc-budget-consultation-2018/) - Brixham Town Council's consultation presentation for the 2018 budget took place in the Scala Hall on Thursday 2nd November between 3pm and 7pm. The Council would like to know whether you agree with their proposals and whether there any services or new initiatives which you would like to see the Council further invest in or
- [Lanterns, Lights and 'Luminations 2017](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/lanterns-lights-and-luminations-2017/) - The countdown to Christmas in Brixham starts on 25th November with the ever popular Lanterns, Lights and 'Luminations festivities. There will be lots on offer to entertain the whole family. Watch the lantern parade, sample the hot food on offer, pick up a few Christmas presents in the local shops and street market and see
- [Small Business Saturday - 2nd Dec](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/small-business-saturday-2nd-dec/) - Small Business Saturday, due to take place on Saturday 2 December, will be the fifth year running for the campaign. That’s good news for small and medium-sized enterprises up and down the UK, which need all the help they can get in the face of challenges ranging from extortionate business rates to disruptive online competition.
- [Is it curtains for Brixham Theatre?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/is-it-curtains-for-brixham-theatre/) - The future of Brixham Theatre is hanging in the balance after the society that runs the much-loved venue decided to bring the curtain down on its work there. Brixham Arts and Theatre Society (BATS) has given notice to Brixham Town Council that it is handing back the lease on the theatre with effect from April
- [Devon Chamber update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/devon-chamber-update/) - Dear All, Many apologies for my silence, staff shortages here have meant that some key communications have not been done and that includes a regular communication to you. I hope things are going well in your part of the county and your Chamber is in good heart! Please be aware that Suzi Cumberland has now
- [Brixham Business Show - 19th Sept](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-business-show-19th-sept/) - The third Brixham Business Show is to take place on Tuesday, 19th September 2017 at The Berry Head Hotel. The event runs from 12pm until 5pm, with a free speed network session at 3pm This is part of a range of initiatives organised by Brixham Chamber of Commerce to promote and connect local businesses in
- [Middle Street blooms again](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/middle-street-blooms-again/) - This cheerful crowd are some of "The Middle Street Traders” who along with the help from Brixham Town Council, The Brixham Chamber Of Commerce and Pride In Brixham have got the funds and organisation together to re-instate the 25 colourful planters along Middle Street, also adding colourful bunting this year, some of which has been
- [Brixham restaurant raises £3,500 for BrixFest](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-restaurant-raises-3500-for-brixfest/) - Rockfish has donated £3,500 of the sum it raised this year for local charities to BrixFest, the annual Brixham festival. The Brixham restaurant, part of the Rockfish group which won the 2017 National Seafish Fish and Chip Awards for Best Multiple Operator & the Good Catch Sustainability, suggests diners donate £1 to local charities when
- [Public Consultation: Brixham Community Wellbeing Centre](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/public-consultation-brixham-community-wellbeing-centre/) - Brixham Does Care and Brixham Hospital League of Friends have been working with the Trust, on a very exciting new project. On Thursday 10th August they will be holding a public consultation at the Scala Hall in Brixham. All welcome. Plans for new Day Care and Community Centre on the Brixham Hospital site Brixham Hospital
- [Windy Corner](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/windy-corner-junction/) - Improvements to the Windy Corner junction are to be carried out almost 10 years after they were first discussed. Funding to the tune of between £200,000 and £300,000 is now available from the Western Corridor scheme, which includes a number of improvements between Windy Corner and Churscombe Cross. Torbay Council applied for the cash from the Local Transport Board. The junction improvement scheme was agreed in 2012, but had been looked at as far back as 2006. Consultations
- [Chart Room Launch](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chart-room-launch/) - The Brixham Steam Packet Company cordially invite members of Brixham Chamber and their guests to join them on Saturday 29th July from 6pm for the launch of The Chart Room, a new ocean liner themed coffee lounge in the heart of Brixham. Meet the team behind the business and enjoy the oppulent 1920's surroundings. The
- [Brixham Bunting](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-bunting/) - Many of you will have noticed the colourful bunting flying proudly through the centre of town, all of it made by people living or working in Brixham. If you look closely, you will see that nearly every string carries a single pennant sporting a design by those same residents celebrating something that they love about
- [Meet the Chamber - 6th July](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/meet-the-chamber-6th-july/) - Join us for a FREE networking event brought to you by Devon Chamber of Commerce and Brixham Chamber of Commerce. This event is designed to: Welcome members that are new to both Devon's and Brixham's Chambers. Update current members on Chamber activities & projects that are being undertaken throughout Devon. Welcome non-members to explore the
- [Parking Update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/parking-update/) - Motorists using any of Torbay's 37 award winning council-run car parks will soon pay a single fee of just £2 for all-day parking. The new parking deal is being launched on Friday 1 November, with several free parking offers also scheduled in the run up to Christmas. The £2 ticket will allow motorists to park
- [Driftwood B&B stars in CH5 show](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/driftwood-bb-stars-in-ch5-show/) - Driftwood B&B, Brixham to be featured on 20th June, 9pm on Channel 5. In 2013 Keith Hutchison and Zoe Calvert were searching for a coastal B&B on the south coast for a lifestyle change. After many months looking they decided on one last visit before calling it a day. Keith fondly remembered Brixham in Devon
- [Torbay Economic Strategy Consultation](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-economic-strategy-consultation/) - Torbay Council have published The Draft Torbay Economic Strategy 2017-2022 for public consultation. This revised Economic Strategy for Torbay provides a five year plan to continue to build on the success of the previous Strategy and to address new challenges and opportunities that have emerged since that Strategy was published. The Strategy will promote sustainable
- [Electoral Review of Torbay - Warding Arrangements](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/electoral-review-of-torbay-warding-arrangements/) - The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has formally commenced an electoral review of Torbay Council. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the review and seek your views on future ward boundaries for the council. The Commission is carrying out a review to deliver electoral equality for voters across Torbay. At
- [Love Brixham Website](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/love-brixham-website/) - Tourism studies over the last few years suggest that 52% of all holiday makers make use of the internet to research potential destinations for their holidays with activity-led vacations particularly important to the over 50’s and the under 35’s. To this end we are going to enrich our Love Brixham website with an Activity Index
- [Sign the petition to stop excessive parking charges](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sign-petition-to-stop-excessive-parking-charges/) - A petition calling for the rise in Torbay's parking charges to be reversed collected more than 600 supporters. Summer parking charges were introduced to Torbay Council car parks and to on-street spaces recently and it now costs £1 to park for just 30 minutes. Click to sign the petition The petition Stop Parking Rises in
- [Looking back...](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/looking-back/) - Joe Cloutman retired from the Chamber executive at the end of 2013. Below he gives a few recollections from his time in Brixham and the Chamber. Dani and I were first in contact with Brixham Chamber, prior to buying our business in the town; in order to get some advanced information about trading conditions locally.
- [Brixham Marine Conservation Day](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-marine-conservation-day/) - Brixham Marine Conservation Day on 30th May 2017 is bringing together local, national and international organisations concerned with marine conservation. The aims are to raise awareness of marine conservation issues, to educate the next generation and to introduce children to research and survey work. A day filled with interesting and informative talks, interactive stands showing
- [Smuggling exhibit at Museum](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/smuggling-exhibit-at-museum/) - Brixham Heritage Museum recently reopened with a new exhibition ­featuring true stories about the port’s smugglers. Details about the smuggling ­operations have been uncovered by museum researchers during the ­winter. The tales revealed range from well-armed smugglers, who fired a broadside at a customs cutter, to a smuggler hiding lace inside the ­carcass of a
- [£1.2million cultural boost for Torbay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/1-2million-cultural-boost-for-torbay/) - Torbay has received an award of £1,191,400 from Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund’s Great Place Scheme that will put art and culture at the heart of the future vision for the area. The grant will help to fund an ambitious project led by Torbay Culture Board that will make Torbay a great place
- [BrixFest's social history archive project awarded Lottery grant](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixfests-social-history-archive-project-awarded-lottery-grant/) - A mobile phone app in the style of the popular location-based game Pokémon Go is being developed to support the launch of a Brixham social history archive. The BrixFest project aims to gather audio and film testimonies about the port's traditional industries and events and will also be supported by a film. Local organisations hold
- [Wayfinding Project](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/wayfinding-project/) - Brixham Future are trying to make the signage around Brixham as helpful for our residents and visitors as they can. For this they need your valuable input. It would be very much appreciated if you could please spare a few minutes of your time to share your insights and opinions by completing this survey. Hopefully
- [In memory of Jackie Robinson](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/in-memory-of-jackie-robinson/) - Chamber member Jackie Robinson, co-owner of the Golden Hind museum ship in Brixham, has died aged 56, having been diagnosed with a head tumour in the Autumn. Her husband, Neil Worrell, said she died peacefully at home. Jacqui Shaw, Chair of Brixham Chamber, said 'Jackie was so vibrant, such a joy to have a conversation with
- [Your Chamber needs you](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/your-chamber-needs-you-2017/) - Jacqui Shaw (Chair) and Mark Choppin (Sunday Markets and current Vice Chair) are not standing for re-election this year, both due to expanding business commitments. We thank them both for their significant contribution to our chamber over the last few years. We are therefore seeking high calibre, forward thinking and driven business people with leadership
- [Tooth and Claw](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tooth-and-claw/) - Tooth & Claw are husband and wife design duo, Andrea Carless and Jamie James. Their story began when they met in a Goth club in Birmingham in the mid 1980’s. Having both grown up in the industrial heartlands of the West Midlands with a desire to express their creativity, their love of style and design
- [Would your business survive a fire?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/would-your-business-survive-a-fire/) - Would you have the enthusiasm to restart your business? Following a recent major fire in Exeter, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are hosting an event looking at supporting compliance and business continuity after a fire. This is targeted for small to medium businesses. The event will be held at The Redcliffe Hotel, Paignton,
- [RHS Britain in Bloom SW New Town Centre Category 2017](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/rhs-britain-in-bloom-sw-new-town-centre-category-2017/) - The RHS are proposing to trial a new category for their Britain in Bloom competition, where a defined area can be separated out from a whole Town or City and submitted for assessment. The thinking behind this is due to a number of concerns being raised regarding the current condition of Town Centres and High
- [Member Subscriptions 2017](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/member-subscriptions-2017/) - Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2017 from all at Brixham chamber. Thank you for your support during 2016. In 2017, we are proposing to change the membership term from the 1st of January for everyone to one year from the date you renewed/joined the Chamber in 2016. A
- [Brixham Means Business - 25 January 2017](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-means-business-25-january-2017/) - Brixham Means Business is a very special, and informal network group where people can chat and discuss business over breakfast and go away with some real and positive business connections. This month the organisation is holding it's first meeting of 2017 on Wednesday 25th with a showcase at The Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Quarry. This will
- [Man and Boy unveiled](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/man-and-boy-unveiled/) - A bronze statue to commemorate lives lost at sea and celebrate Brixham's fishing heritage was unveiled in the port at the end of November. As a contributor to the funding for the statue, members of Brixham Chamber were delighted to be invited to the ceremony. The life-size Man and Boy stands on King's Quay, nine
- [Brixham Market - the plaice to be!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-market-the-plaice-to-be/) - Barry Young is managing director at Brixham Trawler Agents which operates one of the largest fish markets in the UK. Here he talks to the Herald Express about his background and the fishing industry in general. What is your background? I left school at 16 and went to sea. I was a decky learner with
- [A treasure trove of maritime memorabilia](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/treasure-trove-of-maritime-memorabilia/) - Anita Newcombe of The English Riviera Magazine meets Bob Higginson of The Brixham Steam Packet Company. The Brixham Steam Packet Company is a fascinating shop in Brixham's Middle Street which has a wonderful collection of intriguing antique and reproduction marine collectables. I'm meeting Bob Higginson for a chat in the open plan office space at the
- [Brixham Bunting - Grand Bingo Evening](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-bunting-grand-bingo-evening/) - On 16th December 2016, we will be holding a Bingo evening to raise money for the materials to make one hundred strings of unique BRIXHAM bunting. (Unique because each of the strings will contain an embroidered or other graphic designed and produced by a Brixham resident or business.) These materials will be used in a
- [Small Biz Saturday 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/small-biz-saturday-2016/) - Small Business Saturday is a grass-roots, non-political, non-commercial campaign that encourages people to support small businesses in their communities, both on the Saturday (this year December 3rd) itself and beyond. The campaign also aims to support, inspire and promote small business all year round. The initiative started in 2010 in the US, and has generated
- [Brixham's Lanterns Lights and 'Luminations](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixhams-lanterns-lights-and-luminations/) - Magical events, shopping and Christmas Festive Fun Friday 25th November - Sunday 27th November We would be really grateful if you could display the poster and help spread the word. Brixham Town Council are compiling a list of volunteers to help on Saturday 26th November for the Christmas Switch On event “Lanterns, Lights and
- [Speed networking is back!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/speed-networking-is-back/) - Speed Networking aims to provide fresh contacts to members of Devons's business community through networking, business sharing and socialising. You will have the opportunity to meet other like-minded business people in a friendly and casual atmosphere. This can then be built on at subsequent events and meetings to bring together prosperous business relationships and working
- ['Data Science' Marketing knowledge worker / researcher](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/data-science-marketing-knowledge-worker-researcher/) - On a call-off basis paid by the hour, Datawise Intelligence need someone (local toDartmouth/Torbay area) who has a keen mind for market research and the curation of information. For any Industry sector, to think outside the box and If we work for Food and Drink producers for example, dig into Devon Associations and find out
- [Brixham Means Business - 26 Oct 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-means-business-26-oct-2016/) - Brixham Means Business is a very special, and informal network group where people can chat and discuss business over breakfast and go away with some real and positive business connections. This month Jacqui Shaw and Pauline Neal from Coralline Health, are the main presenters with an informative and fun talk on Myth Busting Private Health Insurance.
- [Mixed picture emerges post-referendum](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/mixed-picture-emerges-post-referendum/) - Devon Chamber of Commerce has commented on the results of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey – Britain’s largest and most authoritative private sector business survey, based on more than 7,000 responses from firms in Q3 2016 issued today. Which shows a mixed picture, with an improved short-term performance in the manufacturing
- [Business Rates Revaluations](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/business-rates-revaluations/) - Thousands of businesses in England and Wales are set to see dramatic changes to the amount they pay in business rates, after the government has published the new "rateable values" of their properties. Soaring property values in parts of London and the South East over the past few years mean that business rates there will
- [Helping Furzeham to flourish](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/helping-furzeham-to-flourish/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce Chair, Jacqui Shaw, recently presented a cheque for £200 to the Friends of Furzeham Green to help buy additional gardening tools for the group to use on the upkeep of the flower beds and gardens at Furzeham Green, Brixham. Last year the Friends of Furzeham Green group approached the Chamber for
- [A future Olympic champion?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/a-future-olympic-champion/) - Connor Myers is 14 years old and has been a member of Brixham Junior sailing club for 4 years. Having won sailor of the year 2014 and 2016, he recently went on to win the Peter Sailing Regatta . He has also won best cadet at the yacht club in the Brixham Regatta and came
- [Brixfest Fundraiser - 16 Oct](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixfest-fundraiser-16-oct/) - A fundraising evening for Brixfest 2017 at Rockfish with delicious local food plus live music from Sandy Sparkle, Don't Fret and Ruby Jones. Sunday 16th October from 6.00pm. Tickets £20 per head from Millie and Me or call Sophie Bower on 01803 858488.
- [Riviera Singers concert with the Mendip Male Voice Choir](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/riviera-singers-concert-with-the-mendip-male-voice-choir/) - The concert takes place at the Methodist Church Brixham on Friday 7th October at 7:30 pm and it is in aid of Brixham Methodist Church. Tickets £8 at the door or £5 before the concert from Brenda Turvey 01803 846231 or from Choir Members Download poster/flyer
- [Brixham Business Show 2016 - Register Now!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-business-show-2016/) - The second Brixham Business Show is to take place on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 and will be opened by Mitch Tonks. Mitch has become one of the most respected and knowledgeable seafood people in the country and an acclaimed restaurateur, chef and author in the process. The show is part of a range of initiatives organised
- [Torbay Council Consultation: New Parking Strategy](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-council-consultation-new-parking-strategy/) - Since the Review of Parking consultation earlier this year, a strategy has been developed. We are now consulting on the new Parking Strategy between 18 July and 26 August 2016 “To provide a fair and consistent approach to the way we manage parking while supporting the Council’s ambition to create a ‘Prosperous and Healthy’ Torbay”
- [Devon Chamber D-Business Club](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/d-business-club/) - Devon Chamber of Commerce has announced the introduction of a new Digital Business club, in association with ethical IT business, Cosmic. The new D-Business Club has been created to provide a forum for businesses to maximise business opportunities through digital activity and share best practice. The first event will be held at South Devon University
- [FSB Conference Opportunities](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/fsb-conference-opportunities/) - There’s an opportunity for local businesses and market stallholders at the FSB conference in Torquay next year, March 23rd – 25th. The conference will feature a ‘market street’ area with sections for food and drink, ‘pampering’, business support services and general sales as below: A “pampering area” where they are looking for pedicurist, hairdresser and someone who
- [Mayflower Ball](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/mayflower-ball/) - Mayflower 400 is a programme of events on a transformational scale, a platform for an international commemoration of the remarkable relationship between our nations which began with the journey of the Mayflower on 16 September 1620. The Plymouth Mayflower Ball will be one of these prestigious events, to be held annually in the lead up
- [A Couple of FISHy Events](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/fishy-events/) - FISH have been hard at work since 2007 raising funds to provide a permanent statue – Man & Boy - to commemorate the lives of fishermen and seafarers lost at sea, and celebrate the wonderful fishing heritage of Brixham. For their final push, FISH will host two glittering fundraising events this autumn. Firstly, the Grand
- [#TorbayHour Awards](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbayhour-awards/) - The annual #TorbayHour Social Media Awards returns on Friday 2nd September and Brixham Chamber is proud to sponsor the Best New Business Account Category. TorbayHour was set up by James Twigger in February 2014 when The Southwest was reeling from the devastating storms which cut off so many vital transport links. A massive online campaign
- [BCC EU Referendum Survey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bcc-eu-referendum-survey/) - The British Chambers of Commerce wish to understand what the business feeling is post the EU Referendum and are asking for you to complete this short survey. Please participate. The referendum held on 23 June 2016 resulted in an overall vote in favour of the UK leaving the EU. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
- [Your Chance to Have Your Say – Torbay Tourism Strategy](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/your-chance-to-have-your-say-torbay-tourism-strategy/) - Torbay Council have asked TDA to co-ordinate the development of the new Tourism Strategy (Destination Management Plan), which will work closely to support the key objectives of the ERTBID Business Plan following the Yes vote. As part of this process, the TDA have commissioned The South West Research Company to undertake a Tourism Industry Survey,
- [Torbay votes "Yes" to ERTBID](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-votes-yes-to-ertbid/) - Torbay’s tourism businesses have given a thumbs-up to the creation of a new Business Improvement District for the English Riviera. With a high turnout of 58 per cent the ERTBID was voted in by a 57.5 per cent majority. In all, 562 votes were cast with 323 in favour, in terms of numbers voting. In
- [ERTBID - Vote YES before 30th June](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ertbid-vote-yes-30th-june/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce supports the ERTBID and urges all eligible businesses to 'Vote YES' before the deadline at the end of June. An open letter from Laurence Murrell Dear Colleague, You should have received your ERTBID ballot paper over the weekend. PLEASE VOTE NOW This vote is so important to our future, that I
- [Brixham Means Business - 29th June](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-means-business-29-june/) - Brixham Means Business - breakfast networking club, 29th June 7.30-9.00am at the Berry Head Hotel. This month's guest speaker is Barry Cole who will be talking about Leadership in Business. Book here
- [Love your High Street](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/love-your-high-street/) - Shop up the High Street are passionate about shopping locally and loving your high street. That’s why they’d love you to be a part of Love Torbay High Street Week, 11th-17th July, a new campaign that celebrates local high street businesses and the positive impact shopping locally has for Torbay. This campaign celebrates not just the
- [Bringing the colour back to Middle Street](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bringing-the-colour-back-to-middle-street/) - It was with great pleasure that the Brixham Chamber Of Commerce presented Mary Thompson, founder of 'The Pride In Brixham' Volunteers group, with a cheque for £1250 towards the costs to reinstate the hanging baskets on the Middle Street, Central Car park wall. This help has been enormously appreciated. The baskets have been a breath
- [Devon Business Show 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/devon-business-show-2016/) - This year's Devon Business Show, takes place on Wednesday 15th June at Plymouth Pavilions. Entering its fourth year, the show has grown both in popularity and reputation and this year is set to bring together over 1000 businesses from across the county to network and make new contacts. This year introduces a meeting and hot
- [ERTBID Business Plan](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ertbid-business-plan/) - A landmark stage has been reached as the business plan for the proposed English Riviera Tourism Business Improvement District has been revealed. If successful, the initiative will raise £3million to promote the English Riviera brand worldwide at a time Torbay Council has confirmed, due to austerity measures, a zero budget for tourism promotion. Among the ideas for
- [Quarterly Economic Survey - Q2 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/quarterly-economic-survey-q2-2016/) - The Devon Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey, which forms part of the British Chambers of Commerce national Quarterly Economic Survey, is now open for responses for Quarter 2 2016. The Quarterly Economic Survey is hugely important in giving us an understanding of the challenges that businesses in the county, and across the UK are
- [EU Referendum: BCC Information Sheets](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/eu-referendum-bcc-information-sheets/) - British Chambers of Commerce have created a number of neutral EU Referendum briefings to provide information to businesses wanting clearer information on a number of issues. You can download the briefings at: http://devonchamber.co.uk/News/news-story.cfm?story=1473#sthash.7UlxK0L1.dpuf
- [Brixfest 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixfest-2016/) - Dragon boat racing will feature for the first time at this year's Brixfest. The free, family-friendly festival is being held in Brixham over the bank holiday weekend from May 28 to June 1, and will also have live music, fireworks, children's activities and cooking demonstrations. Sophie Bower, chairman of this year's festival, said: "We are thrilled
- [Chamber continues to support the Pirate Festival](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/3625-2/) - Chris Slack, who manages the Arts and Craft Market for the Chamber, recently presented a cheque for £1000 on behalf of Brixham Chamber to Pete Beresford, Chairman of the Brixham Pirate Festival 2016. Chris said “The Pirate Festival is hugely important to the town. As the first major festival of the year in early May,
- [TBID - Promote Torbay](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tbid-promote-torbay/) - Torbay's tourism businesses are being urged to unite and get behind a new move to ensure the English Riviera is promoted properly as a top seaside resort both nationally and internationally. Plans for a tourism-only Business Improvement District for Torbay have been officially launched. The new BID would be led and run by the private sector and,
- [How grandma's passion became my life](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/how-grandmas-passion-became-my-life/) - Sandy Richards was a dedicated police officer who has now become a creative force within South Devon's sewing community running the highly successful Brixham Sewing Box. Anita Newcombe met Sandy to hear her story of work, love, play and self-discovery. The first time I met Sandy was at Brixham Sewing Box, her treasure trove of
- [School governors wanted](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/school-governors-wanted/) - Churston Grammar are currently seeking applications for new governors to join the governing body. In particular they are looking for applicants with experience in one of the following areas: Legal Building and site management Large-scale fundraising/sponsorship They would like to emphasise that it’s not a governor’s role to do the work, but simply to advise on it.
- [Exporting is GREAT Week](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/exporting-is-great-week/) - To mark Exporting is GREAT Week (18-22 April), Devon Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses to attend a free international trade event on Wednesday 20th April at Santander PLC offices, Exeter, marking a new joint venture to promote International Trade. Devon Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Devon International Trade Forum to provide a
- [Looking to recruit locally?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/3576-2/) - Jobcentre Plus are looking for employers who would be willing to attend the Rebuild South West Passing Out Parade at The YES Centre Brixham, on Friday 18th March at 11:45am. The idea of the course is to help increase motivation and confidence to help claimants move forward in their journey back to work. Recruiting people
- [Chamber AGM 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-agm-2016/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce is going from strength to strength and has ambitious plans for the com­ing year. The third largest in the county after Exeter and Plymouth, mem­bership of the chamber is thriving and deter­mined to continue to support and promote businesses in the port. The chamber's annu­al general meeting heard that much had been achieved
- [TDA Business Barometer](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tda-business-barometer/) - The Business Barometer is a twice yearly snapshot of the current health of Torbay’s economy. It surveys a number of businesses across the Bay to understand; how they are performing, business needs, economic performance and concerns or barriers to growth. The Barometer also enables businesses to help shape the work of TDA. By monitoring the
- [Devon Chamber Annual Business Dinner](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/3547-2/) - Successful Dragon’s Den investor and UK entrepreneur, Deborah Meaden, has been announced as the key note speaker at Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner 2016. Taking place on Thursday 19th May at Sandy Park, Exeter, Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner will bring together business leaders from across the county for an evening
- [New business helpline](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/new-business-helpline/) - Devon Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with an established law firm and a health and safety adviser to launch a free business helpline to support its county-wide member base. Modern law firm, GA Solicitors, and health and safety advisers, ManSys Solutions Ltd, have come together to provide a comprehensive service which offers guidance on
- [Rail study investment](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/rail-study-investment/) - Devon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that Ministers have confirmed funding for the two rail studies needed to complete the Westcountry’s bid for further investment. The announcement comes after Devon Chamber of Commerce joined the lobbying call of Peninsula Rail Task Force, writing to the Secretary of State for Transport to support funding
- [Brixham TBID Meeting - 17th Feb](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-tbid-meeting-17th-feb/) - Nearly 80 businesses have already registered to attend the English Riviera Tourism BID meetings that are taking place across the resort from 15th Feb. The Brixham Meeting taking place on Wednesday 17th Feb at the Brixham Sea Works Venue in New Road, starting at 17.40 for coffee and registration. We encourage businesses to attend and register via
- [Your chamber needs you!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/your-chamber-needs-you/) - It is coming up to that time of year when the Chamber Executive Team seeks new blood to invigorate and help lead Brixham Chamber in 2016. This is vital to the ongoing success of Brixham Chamber of Commerce. Do you care about local business and Brixham ? Do you have a couple of hours a
- [Member subscriptions 2016](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/member-subs-2016/) - Thank you for your support over the last year. It is now time to renew your membership for 2016. The price for membership in 2016 has been held at £35, that’s less than 10p per day and your membership fee helps us to support Brixham businesses, the town and community. Please visit www.brixhamchamber.co.uk/join to renew your
- [Devon Chamber - improved connectivity for business](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/3445-2/) - Devon Chamber of Commerce has added its support to a letter published by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), signed by all 52 accredited UK Chambers of Commerce, demanding improved digital and mobile connectivity for UK business. On the closing day of the government’s consultation on the UK’s future digital strategy (today, Tuesday 19th January), Devon
- [A very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/) - 2015 was a busy year for the Chamber and there are more challenges ahead in 2016. Brixham Chamber of Commerce has continued to expand its activity this year. By that I do not mean merely in membership terms, but in many other areas. We have a terrific team of dedicated business members that form our
- [Brixham traffic survey](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-traffic-survey/) - Roundabouts and synchronised traffic lights were just two suggestions made by traders in response to cries for improvements to traffic chaos into and out of Brixham. Brixham Chamber of Commerce carried out a survey of its members on the back of complaints about hold-ups and congestion for motorists. The new housing at White Rock on the outskirts of Paignton is being partly blamed for the logjams. Seventy per cent of those who responded to the
- [TRTBID Ballot Result](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trtbid-ballot-result/) - Torbay Retail and Tourism Businesses have voted against the proposed Business Improvement District with the following result: Number of businesses: 259 votes cast in favour out of 549 votes cast (47%) Rateable value: £12,377,100 aggregate rateable value of each hereditament in respect of which a person voting in the ballot has voted in favour of the proposed
- [Bertie and Crew](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bertie-and-crew/) - On paper, Bertie and Crew the newest shop on the marina in Brixham shouldn’t really work, selling as it does an off the wall mix of products for man’s best friend, clothes for their owners and coastal themed gifts. But in practice, half way through their first year the business is proving to be a
- [TRTBID ballot under way](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trtbid-ballot-underway/) - The TRTBID initiative has now reached the decision phase. Business Plans and ballot papers have been posted to those businesses eligible to vote. A copy of the Business Plan is also available online here. Around 200 business in Brixham, and 1,500 businesses in total across the BID area, have a rateable value of £7,500 or more and
- [Brixham charity seeks mentor](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trinity-sailing-mentor/) - Brixham maritime heritage and sail training charity the Trinity Sailing Foundation is looking for someone with broad business experience to advise and mentor its small office team on a voluntary basis. The charity’s Trustees are actively involved in overseeing it’s activities, but believe the staff would benefit from the active support, for between four and
- [Business rates transfer](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/business-rates-transfer/) - Chancellor George Osborne announced local councils will set and keep business rates in what he called the “biggest transfer in power to the local government in living memory”, during his speech to the Conservative conference earlier this month. Osborne added that the uniform business rate would be abolished, with local authorities able to cut rates
- [A resounding success](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/a-resounding-success/) - The first Brixham Business Show, organised by Pauline Neal on behalf of Brixham Chamber and Brixham Means Business and was held at the Berry Head hotel on 22nd September and was a resounding success, with over 60 delegates chatting about business with the 32 exhibitors whose businesses were in Brixham and Torbay. The wide range
- [Ron Campion - The Interiors Store](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ron-campion-interiors-store/) - Ron Campion, The Interiors Store, based in Brixham, is 50 years old this year but the store has hardly had time to celebrate, as it's been as busy as ever. With the business growing well, it's also been steadily refurbishing its showrooms and has done much to move the business online. Ron Campion has been
- [Economy continues to grow](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/q1economy-continues-grow/) - The British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Q1 Quarterly Economic Survey provides further evidence that the UK economy is continuing to grow. The results show that both export orders and sales in services are at new all time highs, and many key manufacturing balances are also at record levels, showing that growth is strengthening in the
- [TRTBID - voting dates confirmed](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trtbid-voting-dates-confirmed/) - Sarah Whitaker, project manager of the Torbay Retail and Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID), gives an update on the BID ahead of the ballot which will take place in October. On the 14th October 2015, eligible businesses will be invited to vote in a month long postal ballot to determine whether the Torbay Retail and Tourism
- [Brixham Business Show 2015](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-business-show-2015/) - The first Brixham Business Show is to take place on Tuesday, 22 September 2015. This is part of a range of initiatives organised by Brixham Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Brixham Means Business network group, to promote and connect local businesses in Brixham and the surrounding area. The event, being held at The
- [Brixham losing business through traffic chaos](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-losing-business-through-traffic-chaos/) - Brixham businesses are losing significant amounts of money due to 'unacceptable delays' caused by roadworks and traffic lights, according to Brixham Chamber of Commerce. The organisation has spoken in support of local councillor Jackie Stockman's recent comments about Brixham traffic issues in the Herald Express. The Chamber Executive claims that the delays caused by the
- [Public Fish Market](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/public-fish-market/) - One of the Chamber's new projects for 2015 is the creation of a regular fish market open to the public to help increase footfall in Brixham. The 14th April is the tentative start date, which coincides with the opening date for the new Rockfish Restaurant. The market is planned to take place every Tuesday morning on the harbour
- [Pop up the High street](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/pop-up-the-high-street/) - The first four tenants have signed up for the Pop Up the High Street shop in Torquay, which opens on Saturday, August 29. These are the first of many local businesses who can take advantage of what the Pop Up shop offers in a prime Torbay location. Signing up are Mytakeonpretty, hand painted glass products;
- [BCC Budget Review - Summer 2015](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bcc-budget-review-summer-2015/) - Full Budget speech here In his full reaction to the Chancellor's Summer Budget, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "George Osborne has delivered a genius balance of politics and economics that provides stimulus for the economy while continuing the tough task of eliminating the deficit. Steady deficit reduction means the economy
- [Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2015](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/quarterly-economic-survey-q3-2015/) - The field work period for the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2015 is now open for responses, and Plymouth Chamber need your help to truly understand how the South West economy is fairing. Run by British Chambers of Commerce, this survey is the largest independent business survey in the UK. The QES is the first
- [From Qatar to the Quayside](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/qatar-to-the-quayside/) - Chamber members Bridget and Chris Bowring of the Quayside Hotel worked in Qatar, Brunei, Korea and London before discovering our quaint harbour town of Brixham 17 years ago. Anita Newcombe finds out more. I am meeting Bridget and Chris at the Quayside, the hotel they have owned and run in Brixham for 17 years. The
- [Plymouth & Devon Chamber Awards](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/plymouth-devon-chamber-awards/) - New for 2015 Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce is introducing the Plymouth & Devon Chamber Awards. Designed to celebrate the successes of Chamber member businesses across Plymouth and Devon these awards will recognise businesses who have made a positive contribution to the local business community and been active members of the Chamber of Commerce.
- [Chambers strengthen links](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chambers-strengthen-links/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce is to join with its larger Devon neighbour in a bid to make its voice heard beyond Torbay. The smaller chamber of commerce has now joined forces with the Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce, following the Chamber's recent expansion to represent the region as the Accredited Chamber for Devon as part
- [TRTBID ballot to take place in the autumn](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trtbid-ballot-autumn/) - The Torbay Retail and Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID) consultation has been happening across Torbay for several months. Sarah Whitaker, TRTBID project manager, gives an update on the timetable. "All 3,000+ Torbay retail and tourism businesses were sent the TRTBID Summary Business Plan which brought together all the views and ideas for projects and services that
- [Brixham Shop wins Fairtrade award](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-shop-and-cafe-wins-fairtrade-award/) - Aardman Animations, partnered with Fairtrade heroes, Divine Chocolate, to present the South West Fairtrade Business Silver Award to Sally Fisher owner of Oats Healthy Living Store & Café, Bolton Street Brixham. The presentation took place in the Watershed in Bristol on Friday 6th March. “I am proud to receive this award in recognition of our
- [TRT BID Workshops](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/trt-bid-workshops/) - The next stage of consultation for the Torbay Retail and Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID) is the Business Workshops. These workshops will allow businesses to help identify those projects/initiatives they feel are most important in line with the projected budget which could be available to implement them. This is a very important part of the process
- [Creating a buzz for bee charity](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/creating-a-buzz-for-bee-charity/) - Brixham marketing specialist Michelle Roberts is hoping to create a buzz for a British bee charity. Michelle, who recently launched her own business The Creative Marketer, has created designs for one of her newest clients, the British Beekeepers Association. She said: "They wanted to develop two different campaigns to help raise money to fund the
- [We are backing the TRTBID](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/we-are-backing-the-trtbid/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce has formally given its support to the proposed Torbay Retail and Tourism Business Improvement District. BIDs are an opportunity for businesses to come together, decide what improvements they want to make to their location, how they are going to manage and deliver those improvements, and what they are prepared to pay.
- [Plymouth Business Show 2015](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/plymouth-business-show-2015/) - Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that the Plymouth Business Show will be returning in 2015 on Wednesday 17 June at Plymouth Pavilions. Building on from the last Plymouth Business Show, the aim is to provide a high-profile forum for businesses to showcase the products and services they have to offer,
- [Brixham business wins national award](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/2882/) - Two Brixham-based business ladies are celebrating after receiving a National Award for the performance of their successful health insurance business. Founded by Jacqui Shaw and Pauline Neal, Coralline Health has been declared the winner of the ‘Western Provident Association (WPA) National Healthcare Partner of the Year’ at a prestigious event in Frankfurt. Selected out of over 80 partners around the UK,
- [Meet the Bences](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/meet-bences/) - 2015 is the 21st anniversary of Edward and Sarah Bence’s arrival as new owners of Brixham’s Berry Head Hotel. Since then, with their family, they have transformed it into a much-loved jewel at the heart of the community. Anita Newcombe finds out more. As a Brixham resident, I already love the Berry Head Hotel and
- [Parking policies hitting Brixham businesses](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/parking-policies-hit-businesses/) - Parking policies are killing business in Brixham, it has been claimed. Business owners say 'poor decision-making' by Torbay Council has had a 'detrimental effect on trade' in the town — putting some businesses at risk. Members of the public using the Brixham central car park have two choices — pay 50p to stay for 30
- [Help shape our Chamber….](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/help-shape-chamber/) - The Brixham Chamber AGM takes place on Tuesday 24 February at 7pm at the Berry Head Hotel, where the 2014 report and accounts will be reviewed together with key achievements for last year. This will be followed by the election of Executive members for 2015. Download an agenda here There are many challenges for the coming year
- [Chamber Membership 2015](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/membership-letter-2015/) - An open letter from Chamber Membership Secretary Jacqui Shaw of Coralline Health to Chamber members: Dear Member Thank you for your support of Brixham in 2014 and of the work Brixham Chamber performs to ensure that Brixham and our local businesses are more prosperous. For a full overview of chamber activity for 2014, please come along
- [Winners - Brixham Christmas Challenge](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/winners-brixham-christmas-challenge/) - Many thanks to everyone who entered the inaugural Brixham Christmas Challenge. All completed entry forms were put into a clear jar from which the following winners were drawn in public view at the Old Market House on Saturday 3rd January: 1st Prize: (£250 Brixham Shopping Vouchers) Miss Sammy Fowler of Brixham 2nd Prize: (2 course
- [Destination Rockfish!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/destination-rockfish/) - Big plans for Brixham's new Rockfish restaurant will see it become a tourist attraction showcasing the port's fish and training chefs of the future. Chef Mitch Tonks has revealed more details for his newest venture which is set to open in the port on April 14. Mitch, who lives in the town, said: "We are
- [Business Excellence Awards 2015](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/excellence-awards-2015/) - The 2015 Herald Express South Devon Business Excellence Awards are now officially open to enter. This year's awards were launched at a networking event at Torquay's Imperial Hotel. Editor of the Herald Express Jim Parker said: "These awards are now in their eighth year and in that time that have grown in stature and status
- ['Welcome to Brixham' Banner](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/welcome-brixham-banner/) - A large banner saying ‘Welcome to Brixham Harbour’ has been put up on the former Threshers site in the town. The banner, organised by Gordon Gout of Brixham Chamber of Commerce, has been sponsored by Brixham fishing bodies and trawler owners. Donations from the Mayor of Torbay and the harbour authority helped to pay for
- [Parking nets council over £3m](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/parking-nets-council-3m/) - Torbay Council made £3,097,000 'profit' from parking in 2013/14 according to figures compiled by the RAC Foundation - the 54th largest amount of more than 350 local authorities in the country. According to the RAC the amount Torbay has brought in from on-street and off-street parking has increased from £2,751,000 in 2010/11, although last year
- [Keep Trade Local](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/keep-trade-local/) - The FSB is continuing their campaign to encourage people to by their goods and services locally. Small businesses are the heart of the local community. They generate wealth, employment and opportunity. The FSB is supporting small business by lobbying local authorities on the three Ps: Parking Our research shows that seven in 10 small firms think parking
- [Brixham’s Christmas Extravaganza](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/xmas-extravaganza/) - Brixham town centre will come alive with music and entertainment on the evening of Thursday 4th of December when Brixham Chamber hosts its Christmas Late Night Shopping Extravaganza. There will be two performance areas, one at the harbourside and one on Fore Street, featuring local musicians Chris Thomas, Emily Howard and Colin Bache plus magic
- [Torbay Tourism and Retail BID](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ttrb-meeting/) - There will be a special meeting hosted by Brixham Chamber at the Berry Head Hotel on Wed 19th November at 6.30pm to outline the proposed Torbay Tourism and Retail BID and provide an update on the process so far. This meeting is open to ALL businesses, Chamber members and non-chamber members. Mo Aswat and Carolyn Custerson will make a full presentation with
- [Membership Update](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/membership-update-oct14/) - Membership of Brixham Chamber continues to increase month on month, reaching 116 businesses at the end of October 2014, more than three times higher than this time last year. As Membership Secretary Jacqui Shaw said; “Our membership continues to grow strongly from many different sectors of business in the town. I’d like to say thank you
- [Saltrock recruiting for Brixham store](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/costa-saltrock/) - Surf and leisure clothing chain Saltrock has announced that it intends to open a store in Brixham in the near future. A spokesman for the company confirmed that it is looking at the unit in Fore Street formerly occupied by Dorothy Perkins — the other half of which is about to become a Costa Coffee shop. The Costa shop is
- [Great Interior Design Challenge - Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/great-interior-design-challenge-brixham/) - Local artist and Chamber member Lynne Peets featured along with her sisters Janet and Elaine in a recent episode of The great Interior Design Challenge on BBC2. The programme travelled to Brixham, where the three amateur designers were given the task of transforming a bedroom each for the three sisters who live in a row
- [Torbay Tourism and Retail BID](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/torbay-tourism-retail-bid/) - If Torbay's tourism and retail businesses united they could run one of the biggest business improvement programmes in the country. The potential 'T-BID' partnership to both promote and improve the Bay's prospects was outlined by project consultant Mo Aswat, of Mosaic Partnership, to a meeting of the Torbay Business Forum at the Riviera International Conference
- [Farewell 'Captain' Brian](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/farewell-captain-brian/) - Brixham has lost the ‘captain’ of its Pirate Festival, Brian Pearce, who passed away on Tuesday 14th October following a short illness. Brian, who died peacefully at home, had been chairman of the Brixham Pirate Festival for the past two years and ran his own business, Smiles Fun Shop, in Fore Street. Brian and his team
- [The Plymouth & South West City Deal](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/city-deal/) - Many thanks to Cate Taynton who gave an overview of the Plymouth and the South West Peninsula City Deal at our General Meeting in August. Download a copy of Cate's presentation here. The Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal is a ground-breaking deal with government to deliver economic growth in the south west in
- [The Colours of Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/colours-brixham/) - A group of Brixham-based creative people have joined together to create a ‘pop-up’ shop and bring some colour into the retail scene in the town. Initiated by Brixham Chamber member, local artist Lynne Peets, the chance came along to do something positive and give an empty shop a "makeover". Lynne invited 6 other local art
- [Community in combined effort](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/community-collaboration/) - A recent collaboration between students, businesses and a local charity for the benefit of the hospital has once again shown that Brixham is working well together. The corner of Bolton Street, where the Threshers building has been demolished is an eye-sore as people arrive in Brixham, so one of the Brixham Chamber members, Mark Choppin
- [Cuts threaten town's services](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/cuts-threaten-towns-services/) - Brixham Museum, Churston Library and Brixham's two subsidised bus services could be hit by the latest round of cuts being proposed by cash strapped Torbay Council. The authority has already slashed £10m but now faces cutting a further £3.8 million. Among the proposals is the possible closure of Churston Library which would save £105,000; handing
- [Confidence in Brixham](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-confidence-grows/) - With the sun shining and many happy tourists flocking to Brixham, it seemed to be perfect timing for Simon and Sarah James to demonstrate their commitment to the thriving town by buying the freehold of Hobb Nobs – a quality gift shop located around the harbourside. Simon said; “ We both love Brixham passionately and
- [ERTC & Proposed Cuts](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ertc-cuts/) - An open letter from Chris Hart, Chairman of the English Riviera Tourism Board Dear Tourism Businesses, As Chairman of the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC) the official Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) for Torbay and official partner of VisitEngland, I am writing to update you on the position regarding future Torbay Council budgets to support
- [Chips Ahoy!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chips-ahoy/) - Join the Fishstock crew aboard the Fairmile on the 25th July from 7-10pm for Chips Ahoy! a summer evening cruise around the bay featuring fun, food and fantastic views. At only £12 per person with Fish and Chips included in the price and part of the proceeds helping to fund Fishstock, what could be better! There
- [Brixham businesses clean up!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/businesses-clean/) - Traders in Brixham are taking matter into their own hands to spruce up the town’s streets. Torbay Council’s swingeing cuts mean that the Tor2 lengthsmen team will not be in the port until September, after the height of the tourist season. So members of the Chamber of Commerce are pulling together to organise their own street cleaning
- [Brixham mentioned in dispatches!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-mentioned-dispatches/) - Brixham recently featured in Channel 4’s current affairs programme Dispatches. The episode, entitled Supermarket Wars, explored the reasons why Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda no longer dominate the food retail business and have seen their profits slump. Presenter Harry Wallop said the ‘big four’ used to build ‘enormous superstores to accommodate our one-stop shop’ but
- [Regeneration revitalized](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/regeneration-revitalized/) - A new regeneration group for Brixham has been announced. The newly formed Brixham Regeneration Group (BRG) will have a principle objective to investigate the financial viability of projects for ratification by Brixham Town Council (BTC) and partners and then deliver those projects for the benefit of the community and will be the new group and
- [The Fringe is here!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/fringe-is-here/) - It started as an idea a year ago by Anne George and Jay Fortune... "Why don't we stage a comedy festival in Torbay?" And it begins on Saturday; the first Riviera Fringe Festival - no longer just comedy, but burlesque, magic, art, martial arts, wrestling, acting, poetry, pottery, circus and tons more. There are shows
- [Many thanks for your help](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/please-help-pride/) - Brixham Chamber is always proud to support Pride in Brixham in their efforts to brighten up our town. To this end, another street weeding/cleaning session took place on Wednesday, 2nd July from 6-8am with the focus on Fore Street Nigel Makin of Beacon House, who manages the town centre group for the Chamber said, "Many thanks to everyone
- [South Devon Business Festival 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/south-devon-business-festival-2014/) - Following the success of last year’s Global Enterprise Week, business support organisations from across South Devon are coming together for the South Devon Business Festival on Friday 18 July at the South West Energy Centre at South Devon College. The Business Festival will offer a one-stop shop showcasing different types of business support which are
- [Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/tourism-hospitality-awards-2014/) - We are blessed with a wealth of tourism/hospitality businesses and events in Brixham which are the measure of any in South Devon and of which we can be justifiably proud whether they enter awards or not. However one way of achieving greater recognition for these and for the town is via regional/national awards. The aim of the Herald Express English
- [Costa confirms conjecture](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/costa-confirms-claims/) - Costa has confirmed that it is considering the possibility of opening a coffee shop in Brixham. The news has had mixed reactions in the town which already has a large number of coffee shops. A spokesman for Costa said: “As one of the success stories on the UK high street, we work closely with planning
- [Chamber membership doubles](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-membership-doubles/) - Brixham Chamber continues to enjoy a steady stream of new members, with a doubling of membership in the past year to over 70 businesses. Jacqui Shaw, from Coralline Health, who manages membership, made the announcement in front of 50 members and guests who attended the recent Brixham Chamber General Meeting. At the meeting, each of
- [Ciaran's 'Walk to Work'](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/help-support-local-charities/) - Over May and June 2014 I am completing a charity ‘Walk to Work’ on behalf of the RNLI, Devon Air Ambulance and Plymouth & District Leukaemia Fund. My target is to raise £5,000. I am working as a teacher at Kingsbridge Community College until the 23rd of May. I start my new job as Beach
- [Pirate Festival brings town to life](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/pirate-festival-boosts-town/) - A huge thank you to Brian Pearce and his team of festival organisers and to everyone who contributed in any way to make the 2014 Brixham Pirate Festival such a tremendous success for the town. Brian said figures were not available yet but the turnout was 'brilliant' and shops and pubs reported better trade compared with last year's event
- [Shop local, shop Brixham!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/shop-local-shop-brixham/) - We all have a choice about where we spend our hard-earned cash but how often do we stop to think about the effect of our purchasing decisions on our own local economy right here in Brixham? We are blessed with a wealth of shops that are independently owned, employ local people and stock a wide range
- [Positive Q1 export results](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/positive-q1-export-results/) - The British Chambers of Commerce has published new research in conjunction with DHL Express looking at the health of the UK’s export market. The BCC/DHL Trade Confidence Index, which measures both UK exporting activity and business confidence, shows that 40% of firms are looking to hire more staff, the highest number on record. Confidence is
- [Sams Super Saver](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sams-super-saver/) - Brixham-based Sam Moore, with her father Trevor, has just opened their second shop in Bolton Street, Brixham. Super Saver is a real Aladdin’s Cave of useful household products, pet accessories, DIY and baby items. In fact, they value customer service so highly that if they don’t have what you are looking for, they will do
- [Chamber shores up Pirate Festival](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chamber-sponsors-pirate-festival/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce has stepped in at the eleventh hour to increase its support of the Brixham Pirate Festival following a plea from the organisers when one of their major sponsors was forced to withdraw. Brian Pearce of the Pirate Festival explains; “One of our key sponsors had a recent policy change regarding event
- [How to start and fund a business](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/start-fund-business/) - School for Startups are hosting free workshops across the Westcountry with training from one of the original Dragons from BBC’s Dragon’s Den, visionary businessman Doug Richard, to help new businesses get started. These unique, intensive workshops are being funded as part of the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal which aims to see 250
- [Pirate Festival Programme 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/pirate-festival-programme-2014/) - The programme for the three days of the Brixham Pirate Festival is now available online together with information about road closures. Pirate Festival Programme Road Closures Brian Pearce said "I fully agree with the concerns raised by chamber members at last nights meeting and am delighted to say our web site now features more up-to-date
- [Business funding sources](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/business-funding/) - GAIN growth fund A new round of the GAIN Growth Fund has been launched offering grants of between £25,000 to £1m to companies which can demonstrate growth plans and job creation. The funding will be made available to businesses in Cornwall, Somerset and Devon, including Plymouth and Torbay, in the form of grants of between
- [CAMRA South Devon Pub of the Year](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/camra-pub-year/) - The Queen’s Arms in Brixham has been crowned the South Devon pub of the year. The pub in Station Hill topped the vote by local Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members on the quality of its real ale as well as its decor, value for money, customer service and community focus. Landlord, Chris Simmonds, has
- [Regeneration Drop-in Day - 10th April](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-regeneration-drop-day/) - Brixham Town Council’s Regeneration Working Group is to hold a Drop-in Day at the Scala Hall on Thursday 10th April from 10.00am to 8.00pm. The event seeks to build on the work done at the What Next for Brixham? Conference hosted by Brixham Community Partnership in November 2013. It is designed to provide information about
- [An amazing day!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sunny-sunday/) - On 9th March, the sun shone virtually all day and and there were shoppers aplenty for the first Brixham Sunday Market of the year. The town centre was very busy with residents and visitors alike enjoying the warm weather and local atmosphere and sampling the wide choice of fresh produce and hand made craft and
- [Customer Service Pub of the Year](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/customer-service-pub-year/) - The Old Market House in Brixham is celebrating after scooping a top honour at St Austell Brewery's Tribute Estate Awards, which recognises landlords, landladies, restaurateurs and hotel managers for their hard work, expertise and dedication. The pub won the award for Customer Service Pub of the Year, in recognition of the exceptionally high standards and
- [Have you got yours?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/discount-club/) - The Chamber Membership/Discount Club Card entitles you to savings on a wide range of goods and services from Brixham businesses. There are plenty offers to be found, on items such as men and womens clothing, coffee and cakes, healthcare, glasses, home furnishings, restaurant food, website development and much, much more. And remember, by using your
- [Brixton or Brixham? - It's TQ5 for me!](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixton-or-brixham/) - It was in 1999, that my son Nick, working on the pilot boats, learning his trade under supervision from the 'ol' Cap'n' Bob Curtis at the time, rang me to say that, as my passion had always been cooking, why didn't I buy the then derelict shop, which is now currently called Tides in Brixham
- [Plymouth Business Show - 11th June](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/plymouth-business-show-2014/) - The Plymouth Business Show takes place at Plymouth Pavilions on 11th June. With sponsors including Redrok, and Imagine Direct along with Media partners Heart Radio, The Herald and Western Morning News the event is shaping up to be the biggest showcase yet for ambitious companies in the South West. Building on the success of the
- [Brixham SC holidays up 19 per cent](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/brixham-sc-holidays-19-per-cent/) - Brixham is set for a bumper self-catering season. That's the verdict from the south west's largest provider of luxury self-catering holiday accommodation which has announced a record start to the year, with bookings for properties in Torbay up six per cent on the same period last year. Blue Chip Holidays, which has more than 200 high-end
- [Chamber Annual General Meeting 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/agm-2014/) - There was a real buzz at the recent Brixham Chamber of Commerce AGM, where over 50 people heard how the Chamber has grown and developed during 2013. The action packed meeting held at Berry Head Hotel, included 12 Executive members giving a 3 minute update of their activities last year, together with their future plans
- [Brixham springs into market season](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/market-season/) - The sun is making a reappearance, bulbs are blooming and the winter coat is beginning to feel a little heavy. All sure signs that warmer weather is coming and Spring is just around the corner. With the arrival of the new season comes the Sunday Market organized by Brixham Chamber of Commerce . On the
- [Coralline scoops national award](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/coralline-scoops-national-award/) - A Brixham based health insurance business has achieved a top national award. Coralline Health which was founded by Jacqui Shaw and Pauline Neal, has been recognised as the winner of the WPA Franchisee of the Year. It's the latest in a string of accolades won by the insurance company, which started trading in 2011. The fast-growing business was born out of Jacqui's many years experience in the insurance industry and Pauline's
- [Impact of travel disruption for SW](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/impact-travel-disruption-south-west/) - The results issued today of a survey completed by over 340 South West peninsula businesses, conducted by Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, highlights the difficulties and costs faced by local businesses in light of recent travel disruption caused by severe weather and flooding. 26% of respondents reported that more than 75% of their annual turnover comes
- [Council budgets for 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/council-budgets-2014/) - Brixham Town Council has set its budget and precept for the next financial year, despite being uncertain whether Torbay Council will pass on a major grant from central government. The budget of £290,180 and precept of £194,300 put forward by the council’s finance and general purposes committee were approved at the full council meeting on
- [Resilient transport network needed](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/resilient-transport-network-needed/) - Following the news that the main railway line linking Devon and Cornwall to the rest of the United Kingdom is unlikely to re-open for at least six weeks, Dr Adam Marshall, Executive Director of Policy and External Affairs at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "It's high time that the resilience of our transport networks
- [Membership for 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/membership-2014/) - I am writing to you on behalf of Brixham Chamber to thank you for your support over the last year and also to ask you for your membership renewal for 2014. The price for membership in 2014 has been held at £35, that’s less than 10p per day. Your membership fee helps us to achieve
- [Inquiry into right of way](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/inquiry-right-way/) - A public inquiry is to be held into the closure of a public right of way in the centre of Brixham. The walkway between Middle Street and Fore Street has been the subject of protracted ncgotiations involving Tesco, Torbay Council and the Department for Transport. The existing right of way would run right through the proposed
- [Ship-shape for 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/ship-shape-2014/) - A personal observation of 2013 by Keith Williams, Vice Chairman, Brixham Chamber of Commerce. As we enter a new year, I believe we can look back at 2013 and say this was the year BCC had a major makeover. The foundations for change were already laid in 2012 with Denise at the helm, and we
- [Statement from Visit Devon ](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/statement-visit-devon/) - Following the unprecedented weather that has hit the county this week, Carolyn Custerson, Chair of Visit Devon, has issued the following statement. Visit Devon is concerned for our tourism businesses that have been affected by the recent storms, which has in some cases seriously affected their livelihoods. We are working to ensure that local and
- [Skills and Employment Manifesto](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/skills-employment-manifesto/) - The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its Skills and Employment Manifesto, setting out ways to radically transform the systems that educate our young people, and recommendations for training our adult workforce. Employers consistently tell us that there is a mismatch between what they are looking for in their staff, and the skills, experience
- [BCC call again for fundamental reform](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bcc-call-rates-reform/) - Government plans to cut business rates for small retailers have been dismissed as “just a sticking plaster” by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The measure, previously announced in the Autumn Statement, offers £300m to save 300,000 small retailers £1,000 off their next tax bill. Eric Pickles, secretary of state for communities and local government,
- [Business Excellence Awards 2014](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/business-excellence-awards-2014/) - The hard work, resilience, innovation, inspiration and never-say-die attitude of the local business community is to be celebrated in style in 2014. Companies, large and small and in all fields of business, are being urged to enter the 2014 Herald Express South Devon Business Excellence awards. The list of last year's winners proves there is
- [Heston's Great Brixham Food](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/hestons-great-brixham-food/) - Brixham featured in the first episode of chef Heston Blumenthal’s new television series Great British Food, which focused on fish and chips. In the hour-long programme, Heston discovered how the industrial age fuelled the proliferation of chip shops by allowing fish to be transported quickly inland by train. Most of the filming, which was done over two
- [Growth figures good, but more to do](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/growth-figures-good/) - BCC: Growth figures good, but more to do to sustain recovery Director General, John Longworth and Chief Economist, David Kern both comment on the GDP figures for Q4 2013. GDP increased by 0.7% in Q4 2013, compared with Q3 The largest contribution came from the service sector, which increased by 0.8% Manufacturing increased by 0.9%
- [Brixham’s storm chaser](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/chris-slack-storm-chaser/) - In the December Isssue of The English Riviera Magazine, Chamber member and well known Brixham photographer, Chris Slack talks to Anita Newcombe about the attraction of storm-force weather conditions, moonlit beaches at midnight and sunrise over the sea – all to get the perfect shot. When I met Chris Slack at his home in Brixham he
- [A welcome addition...](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/welcome-addition/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce has erected new 'Welcome to Brixham' boards around the town. The information boards aim to make visitors aware of the many attractions in the area and how to find them. Gordon Gout, head of tourism for the Chamber of Commerce, said: "Brixham Chamber of Commerce has now sited six of these welcome boards around
- [AZ donates labs to Plymouth University](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/az-donates-labs-plymouth-university/) - AstraZeneca has announced that it plans to donate its Environmental Laboratory in Brixham, South Devon, to Plymouth University. The donation of the facility and its equipment will ensure that the laboratory continues to serve scientific and research purposes, benefitting the region and beyond. Plymouth University plans to use the site to create a global research
- [George O'Hagan - Memories](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/george-ohagan-memories/) - I am very sorry to report the passing, on Tues. 3rd December, of George O`Hagan. Prior to retirement, he and his wife Rosemary owned The Harbour Pot Shop on Middle Street and Memories on The Quay. To older members of the Chamber, George is remembered as a long standing member of Brixham Chamber through the
- [BTC to lead regeneration](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/btc-lead-regeneration/) - Brixham Town Council could be set to form a new group to work with them on regeneration matters. That is the recommendation from a conference looking at the future of the port. Brixham Community Partnership hosted the full-day public 'What next for Brixham?' conference at the Berry Head Hotel. It was designed to discuss how the
- ['No Boss' Christmas Lunch](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/sea-works-xmas/) - The Brixham Sea Works will open on the 12th December with a 'No Boss' Christmas Lunch. Having secured investment from the European Regional Development Fund and Coastal Communities, Torbay Development Agency are now putting the finishing touches to this brand new 'Works' space in Brixham. It has been designed largely for home based businesses to
- [Spectacular community event](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/spectacular-community-event/) - Crowds packed vantage points all around Brixham on 23rd November for the Lanterns, Lights and 'Luminations event supported by Brixham Chamber of Commerce and Brixham Town Council. A parade of home-made lanterns and a huge fireworks display were the highlights as the Christmas lights were switched on around the town and on the Heritage vessels
- [Which lines would you remove?](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/yellow-lines-review/) - Some yellow lines on Torbay roads could go as part of a review of parking restrictions being carried out by Torbay Council. The council is inviting residents and businesses to come forward with suggestions on any parking restrictions around the Bay that they believe are not needed. People are being given up to the end of
- [90 and going strong](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/rebranding/) - Brixham Chamber of Commerce has a long and proud heritage and in November 2013, it is celebrating its 90th anniversary. Since 1923, the Chamber has been working with Brixham businesses of all sizes and sectors, providing organisations with practical support, useful connections and representation in local, regional and national issues. As part of a recent

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- [Brixham Business Show](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/bbs/) - The third Brixham Business Show is to take place on Tuesday, 19th September 2017. This is part of a range of initiatives organised by Brixham Chamber of Commerce to promote and connect local businesses in Brixham and the surrounding area. Book a stand Stands cost £30 for members of Brixham Chambers and £35 for non-members.
- [Local information](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/local-economy/) - Various reports with useful background information about the local area and economy: Town Design Statement Neighbourhood Plan - Full Neighbourhood Plan - Economy Torbay Retail Monitor Torbay Retail Study Torbay Factsheet (Torbay council) Torbay Profile (South West Observatory) Cultural Profile (South West Observatory)
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- [Art and Craft Market](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/art-craft-market/) - Brixham Art & Craft Market is managed by Brixham Chamber and supported by Tor Bay Harbour. It takes place every Wednesday and Saturday from Easter to October from 10am-4pm under the Old Fishmarket at the very heart of Brixham town next to the harbour and the replica of the Golden Hind. The market consists of 20+ stalls,
- [Resources](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/resources/) - The Chamber is committed to helping businesses in Brixham and, as part of that commitment, we offer a package of resources for members including: Business Support Helpline Local background and economic information These can be accessed via the menu on the left of this page.
- [Fish Market](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/fish-market/) - Brixham's public fish market is held on Tuesday morning from 10am to 1pm between May to September at the Old Fish Quay by the harbourside. This market is subject to the vagaries of the weather and the fishing industry and may be cancelled at short notice. For further information, please contact Gordon Gout This market
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- [Corporate Members](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/corporate-membership/) - Becoming a Corporate Member of Brixham Chamber represents a valuable contribution towards enabling us to provide a wide range of services for our smaller Member companies, as well as raising the profile of your company and confirming your status as a leading organisation within the area. Corporate Membership carries a subtle PR message. Your organisation is
- [Retail and Town Centre](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/retail-town-centre/) - The Retail and Town Centre team was set up in 2014 and undertook a number of projects: Business data base - established a database of all businesses within the town centre area (some 200 outlets) to facilitate communication and interaction Street cleaning - ran a number of volunteer days to weed and clean up the town centre streets
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- [Advertising in Brixham Signal](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/signal-poll/) - Following on from the last general meeting when we highlighted the sizeable number of home based businesses in the town, we have a proposal to place some adverts in the Signal with a view to: Raising awareness of the Chamber with home based businesses Attracting more home based-businesses as members Increasing the number of home-based businesses on
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- [Networking](https://brixhamchamber.co.uk/networking/) - Brixham Means Business is a monthly breakfast networking club for those who live and/or work in Brixham. With well-over 1,000 businesses based in the town, the goal is quite simply to help make Brixham a more prosperous town by: encouraging trade between Brixham-based businesses improving business communication on an individual level sharing businesses experiences, best
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