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ISSUE 2 - JUNE 09
Welcome to the Flyer magazine serving the Bury St Edmunds area with news, features, traders and much more
The County Upper Basketball Academy
Coming to the end of their pilot year the County Upper Basketball Academy has proved a huge success winning 14 games and losing 7 while at the same time seeing a huge progression in development by the players under head coach, Darren Johnson's guidance. The Academy is the East of England U19 Elite Academies Champions and in their first year they have been a dominant team at home finishing the season undefeated in the County Upper Sports Barn. The highlight of the year has been the participation in the Istanbul International Basketball Tournament in Turkey in late March. See inside on Page 13 for further details and lots more local coverage.
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Local Matters - views from our MP and Local Councillor David Ruffley MP 2020 Vision - Heritage in the next decade
would like your organisation to be represented, or you would like to attend as an individual, please email Virginia Tuck on: tuckv@parliament.uk. Full details will then be sent to you.
Bury St Edmunds is the jewel in Suffolk's I look forward to a lively debate! crown with its wonderful historic buildings, open spaces and artefacts. We are very fortunate to have such a rich heritage Unsustainable development in Thetford passed down to us over hundreds of years. It is now down to us to ensure that it is passed on in the best possible Whilst the economic downturn is curcondition to our successors. rently reducing house building locally councillors like myself are still very perDavid Ruffley MP I firmly believe that everyone should turbed, as is St Edmundsbury Borough have the opportunity to express their view on the future of Council itself, with the plans for major Bury's heritage assets. I am, therefore, organising a meeting housing development in the neighbourto launch a debate within the town about Bury's heritage in ing town of Thetford (just 12 miles up the the next decade. road). Their plans for even more vast housing developments which will have a This meeting, which I will chair, will be in Bury on the evening major detrimental impact on Bury St of Friday 12 June. I have invited representatives of St Edmunds, which is where all the local Cllr Mark Edmundsbury Borough Council, Bury St Edmunds Town facilities like schools, the hospital, college Ereira-Guyer Council and the Bury St Edmunds Society to be on the panel. and shopping are based.
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I want this meeting to represent all areas, age groups and And, it is a big numbers game. The scale of growth is mindinterests throughout the town - not just groups that have a boggling. In Thetford they are looking for another 8,000 housdirect interest in heritage or residents of the historic core. I am es over the next 15 years and increasing the population to particularly keen to include people who are not normally match that of Bury St Edmunds. And, this needs to be added consulted on heritage issues. to the 10,000 new houses planned for our own local authority area - 10,000 houses equates to about 3.5 more Moreton Places at the meeting will be allocated on a first come, first Halls. served basis, so it is essential to register in advance. If you Sadly, like Bury St Edmunds the Norfolk town of Thetford has been earmarked as a 'Key Centre for Development & Change in the East of England Region Plan'. Potentially dooming both market towns to unbridled over-development and continual change. But, the big question remains unanswered: can our local infrastructure take such massive increases in traffic, people and the resulting pressures on our public services.
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The environmental threat to the Breckland landscape is dire with its beauty and biodiversity under real threat. St Edmundsbury Borough Council has already registered many of these fears in relation to Thetford not properly planning for the facilities that are needed to accompany such a large population increase. In a recent report it was highlighted that the local council for Thetford (called Breckland) had not produced measures to address our council's concerns with no strategic transport assessment even planned. Just think of all those extra cars thundering down the A134 into Bury St Edmunds; putting even more pressure on the roads and stretched public services.
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Councillor Mark Ereira-Guyer Green Party - St Olaves Ward, Bury St Edmunds mark@suffolkgreenparty.org.uk
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Also see Cllr Paul Farmer's editorial under the Local Community News section on Page 6 Paul has provided a very interesting article on Planning and Licensing Issues.
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Editors Note - Contents Comments from the Editor, Richard Livall is in pastels on Small Business of the Month - Pet Portraits produce coloured paper, but I An Initiative of Dorothy Bayer also work in pencil (best for black dogs), and My husband David, Charlie (Labradoodle) and I live in Beyton. acrylics. Prices start at Though I trained to be an £50.00 for an unframed English/French teacher and taught pencil drawing, £70.00 for over thirty years, along the way I for an unframed pastel. took courses in printmaking, life I require a £15 deposit. drawing, pet portraiture and more. I This is for a 12in X 9in surparticularly enjoy pet portraiture face. I can have the because I love animals, and I try to work framed for you portray the personality and character (bespoke), at Dorothy Bayer - 01359 270336 of each animal. Much of the work I approximately £25-£30. Vine Cottage, The Green, Beyton
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The Changing Business Landscape Over the last few weeks I have been out and about promoting the Flyer magazine to businesses and employers within the town centre of Bury St Edmunds, the industrial estates and general employment areas around the town and at the same time the surrounding villages and even some of the outlying rural areas. It is very striking seeing the changes that have and are still taking place in our local business economy. The major developments of arc Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk House have been well publicised but there are some more subtle changes in particular the farm diversification projects such as the superb new offices at Hall Farm, Fornham St Martin. This innovative scheme is now known as Fornham Business Court. However, I am deeply concerned about the loss of post offices, shops and small businesses in the rural areas. At a time of recession some closures are inevitable but there are now such deep-rooted changes in rural communities which are likely to permanently damage the social fabric of those residing in local villages. Many more people are spending part of their employment time working from home. This is obviously a good thing from a commuting viewpoint and the reduction of our carbon footprints but it does raise real issues of rural isolation - working at home with just the dog for company, like myself. Then when the working day ends and you quickly want to get your mail out we now face a 3 or 4 mile drive to the nearest post office. How I lament the closure of my local post office that was less than 100 yards down the road! How I lament the loss of my local shop! At least I have a local pub a few yards away but for how much longer? Urban employment areas also are showing dramatic changes. Most of us will have noticed the huge changes along Western Way with the new Asda development and Public Service Village now known as West Suffolk House. But how many people have looked across the Holywater Meadows at the former Hardwick Industrial Estate, which had its roots in the old Hardwick Laundry buildings?
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When I first came to Bury St Edmunds over 20 years ago the Hardwick Industrial Estate was a vibrant low rental industrial estate serving more than 60 businesses. It was the sort of slightly run-down employment area that most towns have and they are excellent for nurturing small businesses.
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However, with brownfield site planning philosophy came the excuse to redevelop such areas for housing, in this case the Abbots Gate residential development. Now only Mike Moody Motors remains on the Estate - it is the only occupied unit in a derelict remnant. A bastion to remind us of those small businesses forced to move on to Thetford, Shepherd's Grove (Stanton) and who knows where. I can be contacted on 0845 310 2448 (local rates apply) or by email on richard.livall@flyeronline.co.uk. Richard Livall - Editor
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The Flyer June 2009 Page 2 Local Matters - views from our MP and local councillor Page 3 Editors Note - Contents Page 5 Local Authority News Bury St Edmunds Town Council Page 6 Local Community News Planning & Licensing Page 8 Local Business News Page 9 Local Business News Page 10 Pub and Restaurant of the Month - Old Cannon Brewery Page 11 Entertainment News BurySOUND09 Page 12 Health News Page 13 Sports News - County Upper School Basketball Academy Page 14 Traders Guide / Small Business of the Month Page 15 Traders Guide The Bury St Edmunds & District Flyer - Est 2009 Proprietor & Founder: Richard Livall Well Cottage, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP29 4QA
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Sports News - County Upper School Basketball Academy
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The County Upper Basketball Academy Academy Experience Coming to the end of their pilot year the County Upper Basketball Academy has proved a huge success winning 14 games and losing 7 while at the same time seeing a huge progression in development by the players under their coach's guidance. The Academy is the East of England U19 Elite Academies Champions and in their first year they have been a dominant team at home finishing the season undefeated in the County Upper Sports Barn. In a basketball jamboree at Lakenheath they won seven and lost one game.
McCann (Southend, Essex) scored 11 points to lead County Upper. Austin Wright (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) added 9 points, Grant Bangs (Chelmsford, Essex) added another 8 points, while Ben Warden (Shenfield, Essex) chipped in with 7 points. In the current squad there are 2 players from Suffolk, 2 from Norfolk, 3 from Cambridgeshire and 5 from Essex. The Academy is seeking to develop players in the East of England and applicants are invited for next season. Another benefit that the Academy has brought is the development of basketball in the lower years at County Upper.
Unique Opportunity County Upper Basketball Academy offers a unique opportunity to all student-athletes who want to achieve in the class room and on the basketball court. We offer talented basketball players from all over the Eastern region the opportunity of combining an excellent academic programme with an elite level of basketball coaching. We are also the only Basketball Academy in the East of England which offers all Academy players a high performance athlete support service. Students that are interested in transferring from Yr 12 to the school's Basketball Academy should contact the head coach, Darren Johnson, for more information on 01284754857 or e-mail at djohnson@countyupper.suffolk.sch.uk.
Top Class Coaching Head Coach, Darren Johnson arrived at County Upper after a one year stint assisting the head coach at the London School of Economics. Johnson help guide the Beavers to a 9-1 record, and the BUSA Eastern D1 conference crown. Prior to that, Johnson spent the 2006-07 season at the University of Texas-Pan American as a Graduate Assistant coach, and the previous three seasons at the University of However, the highlight of the year has been the participation South Dakota, where he served as Student/Graduate Assistant in the Istanbul International Basketball Tournament in Turkey in Coach under Coach Boots who is one of the most respected late March. CU opened the two-day event against I-B-B (U18) coaches in NCAA DII. Johnson also spent two seasons as an Basketball Club in the first round game. A three pointer by Billy assistant coach with the London Towers from 2001-03. Beddow (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) with 5.4 seconds left Throughout Johnson's time as a basketball coach he has was not enough as I.B.B edged County Upper 73-70. coached against current NBA players plus some of the top CU then met Besiktas U18's in the Tournament consolation final NCAA D1 and European club teams. This experience has proved priceless in helping develop the players at County again going down by three points, this time 59-56. Ali Upper. County Upper Basketball Academy Squad 2008-09
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Health News - Tai Chi
Local Authority News - Bury St Edmunds Town Council
This month we look at the amazing health benefits of the ancient art of tai chi and offer you a free Introductory Class!
"Tai Chi for improving mind / body control ...the ultimate retirement benefit." Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of slowly flowing movements and shifts of balance that strengthens the legs while conditioning the tendons and ligaments of the ankles, knees, and hips, increasing their range of motion and making them more resilient, less prone to injury. The constant weight shifts train balance and body awareness, leading to confident ease of movement within the form and in everyday life. Tai Chi is a physical exercise that focuses the mind, while conditioning the body. Practicing twenty minutes a day dissipates stress and reduces stress-related debilities, increases stamina, and strengthens the body and will.
improved measures of balance and confidence. If Tai Chi can do this for elderly beginners, think of what it can do for someone who starts a few decades sooner, and stays with it!! COME AND TRY A FREE INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI CLASS ON FRIDAYS BETWEEN 6PM AND 7PM - BRING THIS ARTICLE ALONG TO BOOK AT RECEPTION (VALUE £5) The Introduction to Tai Chi runs in 4 week blocks and your voucher entitles you to the first lesson free of charge, you will then be asked to book the other 3 lessons and pay £15 for those. Carole Baker - Director: The Self Centre. The remedies suggested in this article are the personal opinion of the author. Please also inform your GP if you are planning to take any natural remedies or start a new exercise regime and you are already on long term prescribed drugs. Always consult a qualified Complementary Practitioner, never self medicate.
Western Science recognizes the following benefits of practicing Tai Chi: increased oxygen uptake and utilization (more efficient breathing), reduced blood pressure, slower declines in cardiovascular power, increased bone density, increased strength and range of motion of joints, greater leg strength, knee strength, and flexibility, reduced levels of stress hormones during and after practice, improved immune function, and heightened mood states.
Science and Tai Chi In the U.S., studies have shown that even people in their 70's and 80's can learn a simplified series of Tai Chi forms, and benefit tremendously: Study subjects show a marked decrease in injurious falls, reductions in blood pressure, and
Allotments - what is happening? One of the responsibilities of the Bury St Edmunds Town Council is the provision of allotments for hire to residents of Bury St Edmunds. Current plots exist at Cotton Lane, Barn Lane, The Vinefields, Nowton Road and Sicklesmere Road. In 2006 when the Town Council took on the management of the town's allotments they inherited a waiting list of about 30 people. This has since grown to around 125 for a variety of reasons, in particular the social and health benefits of allotment gardens have become more widely publicised and the level of interest has been raised. The Town Council report that "the limited land we have for allotments and the length of time that tenants occupy plots means that we have not been able to keep pace with the demand. For some time we have been trying to acquire additional land and we are currently in negotiations on this. However, even if we provide more land, additional allotments will not be available overnight and there will still be a waiting list. But it will be a major step forward."
money come from? What about the supply of water, maintaining trees, fences, hedges? How much time and effort is needed to effectively manage a site? Where does this fit with other services of the Council? None of these is insurmountable but by trying to get clarity now and putting our plans into effect I am certain that the future will be fairer and better."
The Cabinet has resolved that the Town Council be offered
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This was considered appropriate because the Local Development Plan provided for the possible residential development of land at Ram Meadow in the medium term. This would possibly necessitate the construction of an access road over the undeveloped land off Cotton Lane through to Compiegne Way. Although no route had been identified it would probably need to link to a roundabout on Compiegne Way opposite Etna Road.
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As part of Suffolk's commitment to reduce congestion and pollution, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Suffolk ACRE are working in partnership in "Our staff now regularly visits the allotments and this has result- association with liftshare to set up www.suffolkcarshare.com. which is managed by Suffolk ACRE. ed in letters being sent to those who have not maintained their plots. Generally allotment holders take great pride in This website aims to promote all forms of transport and intewhat they do." grate both public and private transport modes. It's about John Saunders the Town Clerk emphasises that allotments will maximising people's travel options whilst also reducing the always present issues for Councillors and staff including: "How number of cars on the roads, cutting pollution, saving money and protecting the environment. much will it cost to buy and clear the land? Where will the
The Town Council have now approached St Edmundsbury Borough Council to see if there are any suitable sites available to create more allotments. The Borough Council have identified vacant land that they own adjacent to the Cotton Lane allotments and consider that some of this may be suitable for use as allotments.
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suitable land adjacent to the Cotton Lane allotments on a leasehold basis, for allotment use only, with a provision that the Town Council be required to surrender the land, in part or as a whole, in the event of its being required for future development.
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Entertainment News - BurySOUND09
Local Community News - Planning and Licensing Planning and Licensing Matters! By Paul Farmer, Borough and Town Councillor for Abbeygate Ward in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. Local councillors spend much of their time on planning and licensing issues. Whilst some of these make the news (such as applications to erect mobile phone masts or for a club's late night extension) most go unnoticed - except by the one or Cllr Paul Farmer two households affected. I am regularly contacted by people worried about their neighbour's proposed extension or a change of use for a nearby building. To the person concerned these are very important, but they are often not reported by the local media.
The Launch of Delight as Bury Skate Park re-opens BurySOUND 09 Young people have welcomed the re-opening of the skate
following an application are those who live or work 'in the vicinity' of the proposed licensed premises, together with statutory bodies such as the Police and Town Council. What the 'vicinity' is has not been defined in law, but is meant to cover those most likely to be affected. However, unless a councillor happens to live close to an application he or she is powerless to help local people except by alerting them to what is happening and by giving informal advice. It can be very frustrating!
BurySOUND is back in style for a twelfth year, bigger and better than ever. Entry to the competition is open between 8 May and 31 July 2009 to young bands that have at least one member living in West Suffolk and with a majority of the band under 23 years of age.
park in Olding Road, Bury St Edmunds after a ÂŁ20,000 make over. The well used facility, opened by St Edmundsbury Borough Council in 2000, has been greatly improved by having the all the surfaces replaced and new handle rails installed. A re-paint is also due to be carried out on the site in the next couple of weeks.
As soon as a valid representation has been made, officers have to call a licensing sub-committee meeting of three councillors to determine the application - but again the local member cannot preside over his or her own area So I can decide what happens in Haverhill and a Haverhill councillor can decide what happens in Bury!
The line-up will be announced in early September and tickets will be available in mid September. The three heats are scheduled for 9 October, 23 October and 6 November with the final at the Corn Exchange, Bury St Edmunds on 20 November. Last year saw a capacity crowd and people queuing for tickets.
Cllr Lynsey Alexander, St Edmundsbury Borough Council Cabinet member for Culture and Sport said: "I am pleased that the improved skate park is open for young people to enjoy again, especially during the holidays and the longer evenings. It is a very important facility for young people.�
Despite the above, if you are worried about a new licensing application in your area, it is still well worth contacting your local Borough councillor - if only for advice and moral supA planning application for anything up to three new dwellings port. can be decided by a Borough planning officer, via 'delegatTo learn more about Cllr Paul Farmer's work go to www.PaulFarmer.com ed authority'; but if one or more people object, then the officer must consult local councillors before approving it. If the local member does not agree, it is then decided by the full planning (or 'development control') committee. Applications for more than three dwellings automatically go to committee. The committee sits in public to discuss the application, giving the applicant, objector and ward councillors a three minute hearing each. Meetings are usually held at 10am on the first Thursday of the month in West Suffolk House.
The competition gives twelve up-and-coming West Suffolk bands the opportunity to play in a prestigious venue with professional set-up and gain valuable performance experience and kudos. Although the event has an overall winner, the aim of the competition is to develop the talent of musically-talented young people within St Edmundsbury. To say nothing of the enthusiastic and dedicated attitude of the crowds that are attracted to the competition. BurySOUND is kindly sponsored by Soundsplus, West Suffolk College, The Shrubbery Studios and The Rehearsal Rooms, with support from Hardcore Hobbies. BurySOUND 2009 is an alcohol, drug and smoke free event for young people 13 years and over.
If you are worried about a planning application that might affect you, contact your local Borough councillor, who should be able to help. The procedure for licensing premises for the sale of alcohol (or for music, dancing, etc) is very different for the local member, who has no automatic right to object to an application in his or her ward, either in writing or in person at the licensing hearing. The issuing of these licences is controlled by the Borough Council, but is governed by the 2003 Licensing Act, and I and my colleagues continue to be frustrated by its procedures! The only people who can 'make a relevant representation'
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Pub and Restaurant of the Month - Old Cannon Brewery The Old Cannon Brewery, Cannon Street
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rein for her natural talent and a delicious set banquet is served this has become so popular you have to book to avoid disappointment!
The original brewhouse, adjacent to the Brewery, is a comfortable and convenient bed & breakfast. Weekend breaks with or without dinner are available. And guests enjoy a special Suffolk breakfast. Small-scale brewery tours can be arranged with Joe, our head brewer. Beer is also available to take away in firkins, pins, mini-casks and carry kegs.For further information on opening hours, menus, parking and directions - even a virtual tour - please visit us on-line: The Old Cannon Brewery premises www.oldcannonbrewery.co.uk, The Old Cannon Brewery is one of Bury's very special places e-mail us at: info@oldcannonbrewery.co.uk or, better still, just to go. Whether you are looking for real ale or real food - pos- come on down Cannon Street and see for yourselves! sibly both - this is the place for you! The bar features two stunning stainless steel vesSpecial offers and discount vouchers can be found on our sels, where most of the beer Local Secrets webpage: consumed on the premises is www.localsecrets/oldcannonbrewery brewed a couple of times a week. The brasserie menu (Cannon Fodder) is designed to complement the pub's fine ales, Suffolk cider and lager and regional English wines with delicious local and seasonal delicacies and traditional recipes. This unique brew pub is a short walk from the town centre down Cannon Street (just a few yards up from The Barber Shop) and is open lunchtimes and evenings. Monday - Saturday lunch is served 12 - 2pm and on Sunday from 12 - 3pm. In the Summer months the beer garden makes a nice, peaceful oasis to enjoy a freshly filled baguette, or a drink after work, and we're now open all day on Saturdays and Sundays. In the winter our customers can enjoy their Winter seasonal ale beside a roaring fire. A unique gastro brewery
Theatre suppers are possible with food served in the evenings from 6pm Tuesday to Saturday. The kitchen is closed Sunday and Monday evenings but the bar is open for drinks and various group gatherings. The first Tuesday of the month is Thai night, when our Thaiborn deputy chef is given free
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Local Business News
Local Business News profit after expenses, as you have the a choice of which method to use.
The VAT Flat Rate Scheme
Accountancy Matters The Rent A Room Scheme Q: Due to the current economic climate I am looking for ways to raise money. I have a spare room in my house and both my wife and I have considered letting this out. I've noticed that an annual rent of less than £4,250 is tax exempt. Is this correct? A: The £4,250 tax free amount is available if you are using the "Rent A Room" scheme, under which a taxpayer can be exempt from income tax on profits received from renting part of their only or main home if the gross receipts (that is, before expenses) are £4,250 or less. If the receipts exceed the £4,250 exemption limit, you can choose to be taxed on the gross receipts above the exemption as an alternative to preparing the standard profit and loss account. This Devindra Mitchell may in some case be more favourable if the rents only slightly exceed the exemption limit to save on administration costs of preparing the accounts.
Q: I have exceeded the VAT threshold and will be registering for VAT at the end of the current month. I am not great with administration aspects of my business and accounting for VAT is going to take a lot of time that I don't currently have. Are there any schemes which will make accounting for VAT easier? A: Yes there are. HM Revenue & Customs have three simplified accounting schemes for small businesses, one of which is the "Flat Rate" scheme. If your business has a taxable turnover (excluding VAT) up to £150,000 you may be eligible. You are also able to join the scheme if you expect your total business income (including VAT) to be below £187,500. The flat rate scheme saves you time, by simplifying your VAT accounting into a single calculation. Under the scheme, you pay VAT as a percentage of your turnover instead of having to work out and record the VAT on all your sales and purchases. There is also a 1% reduction on the rate if you are in the first year of VAT registration. The percentage is determined by the type of business (that is, the kind of goods or services being traded) and this varies between 2 and 13%. It makes your life easier as there is no input tax to account for (although a business can reclaim VAT on capital items costing over £2,000). You must leave the scheme when your turnover (excluding sales of capital assets) exceeds £225,000. You can however voluntarily leave the scheme at any time but you must let the HMRC know in writing, and if you do decide to leave, you cannot rejoin it for 12 months. There are certain businesses excluded from using the scheme so you should contact TaxAssist accountants to discuss registering for the Flat Rate scheme.
As you own the property equally with your wife, the limit is reduced to £2,125 for each of you. The "Rent A Room" scheme only applies to ordinary lettings of living accommodation in the taxpayer's own home. You cannot apply it where the rooms(s) are let as an office or for other business purposes. You should ensure that when claiming "Rent A Room", you calculate that this is more beneficial than establishing your
Chamber of Commerce News Executive Committee welcomes five new members to the board.
Suffolk Business Exhibition More than 1300 people attended the 2009 Suffolk Business Exhibition, held at Trinity Park Conference Centre on Wednesday (29th April), smashing all previous records. With 122 stands, six seminar sessions and a programme of one-to-one advice sessions, the event which is run annually by ISSBA (Ipswich & Suffolk Small Business Association) was it's most ambitious yet. For the first time it was run in conjunction with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and attracted headline sponsorship from Suffolk County Council.
Malcolm Gallagher, Rachel Sloane, Karen Hester, Duncan Brodie, Margaret Fleming and Clive Hammond - did an excellent job and we thank them for their time and input. They helped make the event the terrific success that it was."
A Local Success Story “Amazing Cakes by Jean" was awarded the 'Newcomer of the Year' prize at the annual exhibition of the Ipswich and Small Business Association held at Trinity Park, Ipswich.
Kim Brown, chair of ISSBA, said, "The feedback, both on the day and afterwards, has been excellent. What is particularly pleasing is that we attracted such a large audience - an increase of around 60 percent on previous years. For a small non-profit making organisation like ISSBA, which is run on an entirely voluntary basis, this was a huge achievement. There was lots of networking and business being done. Ian Clarke of Pansophix, a business training organisation who were showcasing their e-learning resources, said, "It's perhaps too early to say whether or not the event was a success for us but we have lots of leads to follow up on." "We put the success down to a combination of factors - our association with the Chamber of Commerce, support from dozens of local organisations as sponsors, exhibitors or partici"Amazing Cakes by Jean" taste ISSBA award pants. And, of course, the fine weather that we always seem Jean Barker who is based in Elmswell stated that "As ever, my to have for our exhibition helped too!" Kim added. aim was to make my stand both attractive and interesting and I am delighted that the judges were impressed not only Professional David Brent impersonator, Tim Oliver, (from "The with my stand but, of course, with my cakes!" Office") added his own brand of entertainment to the afternoon, chatting and dancing with visitors and exhibitors. A number of local companies from the Bury St Edmunds area attended the event. Organisers are grateful to main sponsors Suffolk County Council and to all their supporters including: Archant Suffolk, BBC Suffolk, Scrutton Bland, Jackaman Smith & Mulley, Business Link, Ipswich Borough Council, CJV Digital, Dummett To advertise in the Bury St Edmunds & District Copp, LloydsTSB, React Computer Partnership, Fairview New Flyer magazine, please contact the Editor, Homes and Hansa Hire.
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"Our speakers were excellent too," added Kim. "All of them -
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At the Annual General Meeting of Bury St Edmunds Chamber of Commerce held on 7th May 2009 five new members were elected to the Executive Committee. Serge Auckland from Radio West Suffolk, Brian Cooper, Manager of Waitrose, John Porter of Business Improvements and John Riley CEO of MENTA have brought a welcome injection of new blood to the committee. Treasurer Robert Hitchcock has retired with Matthew Moss of Ensors taking over the financial reins. Saturday, 13th & Sunday, 14th June - Patchwork, Jewellery and Hand Embroidery Exhibition. At the Quaker Meeting House, St John's Street, Bury St Edmunds. Free entry, disabled access. For further information email: info@abucon.co.uk
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