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		<title>Yeo Valley Cannington Visit &#8211; 20th January 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members were  invited to YeoValley Manufacturing site at Cannington, followed by lunch at Blackmore Farm.  Our Host for the morning was Graham Keating – Director of Communications, supported by members of the management team.  Site visits like this are like hens teeth – very rare, and the number of places were limited.  Members who attended completed the standard visitor screening form before [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/yeo-valley-cannington-visit-20th-january-2012/</link>
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		<title>Geoff Dymond Entertains! &#8211; 9th December 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Geoff has sourced the entertainment for the BI Presidents Dinners for the last two years, and joined us to share some of the day to day experiences of his role.  &#160; Drawing on experience gained while successfully organising events over the last 10 years, Geoff Dymond set-up his professional event management business operating from Taunton in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/geoff-dymond-entertains-9th-december-2011/</link>
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		<title>Presidents Annual Dinner &#8211; 19th November 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 black tie event was held at the Walnut Tree &#8211; North Petherton.   A group of fifty five members and friends arrived to start the evening with welcome drinks &#38; speech from our President John Vieth, who summarised another successful year. Whilst knowing something was planned, the entertainment came as a complete surprise, to all but a few [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/presidents-annual-dinner-19th-november-2011/</link>
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		<title>Bridgwater Town Clerk &#8211; 21st October 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Our President and members gave a warm welcome to Alan Hurford.  Alan shared his interesting and at times, amusing career and local history.  All leading to his current role,  as Town Clerk (&#38; Responsible Financial Officer) to Bridgwater Town Council.   Background on Town Council Bridgwater Town Council was created in 2003 by virtue of ‘The Sedgemoor [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/bridgwater-town-clerk-21st-october-2011/</link>
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		<title>Visit to Jasun Envirocare plc &#8211; 16th September 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members invitation  &#8211;  Jasun Envirocare plc followed by lunch. Riverside House, Parrett Way, Colley Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 5LB Host – Graham Bentley &#38; local management team.                                   The Tour started  at the Riverside House Head Office where members were  able to see the Panel Filter, Bag Filter and Carbon filter departments.  Moving on to the Yeo road factory where Baffle and mesh filters are made, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/visit-to-jasun-envirocare-plc-16th-september-2011/</link>
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		<title>Apprenticeship Partnership &#8211; 22nd August 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members of the Bridgwater Industrialists Association have decided to work together to share apprentices.  Five of the member companies  identified a need for additional business administration strength within their teams. In working with Theresa Strange from the South West  Apprenticeship Company, candidates will be selected to pursue this  exciting and unique opportunity. The apprentices are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/apprenticeship-partnership-22nd-august-2011/</link>
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		<title>24 Hour &#8211; 3 Peaks Challenge &#8211; July 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bridgwater Industrialist member Harley Brown from PC Comms, and Friends, are all walking, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon in a 24 Hour Challenge.  This is to raise funds for the Josh Evans Trust Fund. http://www.joshevanstrustfund.org.uk/ I can report that the challenge has been achieved, so if you would like to support Harley&#8217;s achievement you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/24-hour-3-peaks-challenge-july-2011/</link>
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		<title>Grand Charity Summer Ball &#8211; Friday 8th July 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Successful night with almost £5,000 raised for the two charities. A big thank you to everyone who attended or support the event in other ways. Allison Griffin &#38; Wendy White The evening started with a welcome cocktail,  followed by official photographs with part of the Viva La Diva dancing troup.   Master of Ceremonies Martin [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/grand-charity-summer-ball-friday-8th-july-2011/</link>
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		<title>Murder Mystery Dunster &#8211; June 24th 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Murder Mystery &#8211; Yarn Market Hotel &#8211; Dunster Members arrived to ‘Meet The Players’ at 7.15pm – and were introduced to all the characters and the scene was set! Everyone took their seats and the first ‘scene’ was enacted.  The actors walked around the restaurant acting out their parts in between the courses – will all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/murder-mystery-dunster-june-24th-2011/</link>
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		<title>Annual General Meeting &#8211; 17th June 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The AGM opened with a welcome to members, grace and lunch 1. Open AGM &#8211; State of the nation &#38; review of previous year An update was provided to members around the involvement of the Bridgwater Industrialists  on various strategic groups and plans for the future of Bridgwater. This includes EDF, Bridgwater Vision, Bridgwater Retail [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/annual-general-meeting-17th-june-2011/</link>
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		<title>Jim Bloodworth/Jon Lawson &#8211; NEST &amp; group pensions &#8211; 20th May 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[John Vieth and Norman Hucker welcomed our guest speakers from Churchill Investments PLC, who gave members an informative talk about NEST and group pensions. “Workplace pensions law is changing and EVERY employer will have to act. The new law requires all employers with at least one employee to automatically enroll members of their workforce into [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/jim-bloodworthjon-lawson-nest-group-pensions-20th-may-2011/</link>
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		<title>Bridgwater company Jasun Filtration Plc joins forces with Envirocare Services Ltd to create Jasun Envirocare Plc</title>
		<description><![CDATA[UK Filter Manufacture, Air Hygiene &#38; Water Treatment Sector is Strengthened by Merger Long established and highly regarded in the ‘Filter Manufacture, Air Hygiene &#38; Water treatment’ sector: Jasun Filtration Plc (Bridgwater) and Envirocare Services Ltd.(Waterlooville, Hants) have recently joined forces to create Jasun Envirocare Plc. New Jasun Envirocare Plc Logo. Company Director, Colin Hitch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/bridgwater-company-jasun-filtration-plc-joins-forces-with-envirocare-services-ltd-to-create-jasun-envirocare-plc/</link>
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		<title>AA Award Winner &#8211; Blackmore Farm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[AA Press Release AA Guest Accommodation Winner 2011 Blackmore Farm in Cannington, Somerset has been named AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for England 2011-2012, beating off stiff competition from all over the country. Blackmore Farm is a working dairy farm that is situated on the outskirts of the village of Cannington, near Bridgwater and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/aa-award-winner-blackmore-farm/</link>
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		<title>Golf Society &#8211; 12th May 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Team Green Growers and WW Associates represented the Bridgwater Industrialists in a 4 ball Society invitation day at Enmore Park Golf Club. The weather was dry, but with a challenging wind.  The team came a respectable 8th place out of a field of 19 teams. The day was rounded off with a supper at the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/golf-society-12th-may-2011/</link>
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		<title>Theresa Strange &#8211; South West Apprenticeship Company &#8211; 15th April 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our president welcomed Theresa Strange to the April meeting.  After an excellent dinner, Theresa provided a valuable insight into how the South West Apprenticeship company (SWAC) operates, and the potential benefits to business. Apprenticeships bring in the skills and talent your business needs to flourish. Regardless of the size or nature of your enterprise, Apprenticeships [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/theresa-strange-south-west-apprenticeship-company-15th-april-2011/</link>
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		<title>Local MP invites questions &#8211; 18th March 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members welcomed local MP Ian Liddell Grainger who invited open questions about local business issues.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/local-mp-invites-questions-18th-march-2011/</link>
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		<title>Amber Chemical Company sells industrial repair and aftercare business.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Amber Chemical Group announced today Monday 28th February 2011 that it has sold its Ambratec-Matecra industrial repair and maintenance business operating in Germany and Austria together with its Automotive aftercare business, Automotive Cleaning Chemicals based in the UK to the Berner Group based in Kuenzelsau, Germany. Joachim Roeser, Group CEO of Amber commented: &#8220;This transaction [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/amber-chemical-company-sells-industrial-repair-and-aftercare-business/</link>
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		<title>Graeme Crosbie- Action Coach &#8211; 18th February 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[John Vieth (President) welcomes  Graeme Crosbie, Business Coach.  Einstein said that&#8221; the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting to get a different result.&#8221;  Graeme is a certified Business Coach with ActionCOACH.  He founded his coaching business in the heart of the Somerset Levels in early 2007, and since [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/graeme-crosbie-action-coach-18th-february-2011/</link>
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		<title>Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP &#8211;  Opens Skills Centre</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Opening of Energy Skills Centre at Bridgwater College A state-of-the-art facility for teaching sustainable energy techniques and alternative energy innovations was formally opened last week by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP. The Energy Skills Centre at Bridgwater College is the first of its kind in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/secretary-of-state-for-energy-and-climate-change-the-rt-hon-chris-huhne-mp-opens-skills-centre/</link>
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		<title>National Apprenticeship Week 7-11 February 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[7 – 11 February is National Apprenticeship Week! National Apprenticeship Week is nearly here and Bridgwater College has been working in partnership with nine other training providers across the county to raise the profile of apprenticeships. The 100 Apprenticeships in One Hundred Days Challenge has already generated over 70 new placements in just 3 weeks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/national-apprenticeship-week-7-11-february-2011/</link>
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		<title>Chief Executive Officer of Amber Chemical Group &#8211; Speaker &#8211; 21st January 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[                                                               Joachim Roeser Chief Executive Officer &#8211; Amber Chemical Group. Members received an excellent presentation about the Amber Chemical Group from Bridgwater Industrialist Association members, Joachim and Keith Jones (Finance Director).  They are a specialist group, with ACC Silicones Ltd manufacturing in Bridgwater; Silicone RTV Adhesive Sealants, Moulding Rubbers, Gels, Greases and potting compounds.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/chief-executive-officer-of-amber-chemical-group-guest-speaker-21st-january-2011/</link>
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		<title>Graham Watson M.E.P speaks to Industrialists &#8211; 10th December 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Graham Watson MEP- Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for South West England and Gibraltar &#38; President John Vieth Graham Watson was  given a warm welcom and provided a fascinating insite into the role of an MEP.  Graham Watson was born in Rothesay, Scotland, in March 1956, the son of a Royal Naval Officer and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/graham-watson-m-e-p-speaks-to-industrialists/</link>
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		<title>Presidents Annual Dinner &#8211; 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[    We welcomed our international after dinner entertainer.  Paul Stockman (Mind Illusion) – One of the country’s leading psychological illusionists. We were guaranteed that we would be taken on a journey that would entertain and mystify.  Paul’s appearances in Las Vegas have made him a truly international act.  We were fascinated and entertained with his unique performance and will not forget his mind illusion [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/presidents-dinner-20th-november-2010/</link>
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		<title>Robson Electrics Light up the Town!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Adrian Robson and his team are busy erecting Bridgwater’s Christmas Lighting, all ready for the Snowflakes and Christmas Shopping event on 24th November 2010.  Hope to see you all there for the 6pm Live Switch on! Check out www.bridgwaterchamber.org.uk for full program of events.  ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/robson-electrics-light-up-the-town/</link>
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		<title>Manufacturing Advisory Service &#8211; 22nd October 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Simon Howes, Managing Director of the SouthWest Manufacturing Advisory Service has 27 years industry experience. Raised in Bridgwater he started his career in manufacturing at Courtaulds (Cellophane) at the age of 16.  He is a passionate supporter of local industry and shared why with members in an interesting and informative overview – Making it in the SouthWest. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/manufacturing-advisory-council-22nd-october-2010/</link>
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		<title>Jason Filtration plc announce acquisition of Envirocare Services Ltd</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jasun Filtration plc, Bridgwater’s very own Filter Manufacturer are pleased to announce the acquisition of Envirocare Services Ltd. Envirocare based in Waterlooville ,Hampshire have been established since 1980 and are predominantly a service company involved in Duct Cleaning, Air Hygiene Management, Filter supply and Water treatment. This strengthens Jasun’s own nationwide team of Filter Fitters [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/jason-filtration-plc-announce-acquisition-of-envirocare-services-ltd-1st-november-2010/</link>
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		<title>Bridgwater College joins forces with the Somerset Business Awards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bridgwater College joined Somerset’s top businesses and business organisations to recognise and celebrate business success across the county at one of the most important and popular fixtures in Somerset’s business calendar – the Somerset Business Awards. The awards ceremony, held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground in Taunton, was attended by nearly 300 people and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/bridgwater-college-joins-forces-with-the-somerset-business-awards/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s in a name? &#8211; 15th October 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When President of the Bridgwater Industrialists, John Vieth, Googled his name he wasn’t expecting to meet with his namesake 12 years later. John and John have been internet pen friends ever since that first contact. John only has a small family in the UK since his great grandfather came to England from Germany before the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/whats-in-a-name-15th-october-2010/</link>
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		<title>Visit Team Green Growers &#8211; 1st October 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Towards the end of the growing season members of the ‘Bridgwater Industrialists’ were the guests of fellow member Richard Winter, Director of Team Green Growers &#8211; strawberry horticulturists. Despite the grey autumn weather Richard led a tour of his many acres of glass houses where we experienced ‘farming’ on a truly industrial scale. The average [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/visit-team-green-growers-1st-october-2010/</link>
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		<title>Somerset Railway Trip &#8211; Sunday 26th September 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members enjoyed a trip on the Quantock Belle Dining Train service on the scenic West Somerset Railway between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead, recreating the nostalgic atmosphere of the days of steam. Diners enjoyed good food and great company as the train wound its leisurely way through the beautiful Quantock Hills past the ancient [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/sunday-26th-september-2010-%e2%80%93-somerset-railway-trip/</link>
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		<title>Heritage Training Advisor for the South of England &#8211; Wales Claire Wallbridge – 17th September 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Heritage Training Advisor for the South of England and Wales Working for the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for Construction and based at Loughborough within the Specialist team responsible for the Built Heritage Sector.  Claire explained that she sits on The Welsh Assembly Govt’s steering group for Traditional and Sustainable Skills, The National [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/heritage-training-advisor-for-the-south-of-england-and-wales-claire-wallbridge-%e2%80%93-17th-september-2010/</link>
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		<title>ACC Chemicals visit &#8211; 29th July 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[                                                                                      Joachim Rosser CEO Members of the association visited member company ACC Silicones Ltd, hosted by CEO and Managing Director, Joachim Rosser and Finance Director, Keith Jones. The visit started at 11.00am with a general overview of the Amber Group and a more detailed presentation of the ACC Silicones business. This was followed by a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/acc-chemicals-visit-29th-july-2010/</link>
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		<title>Ways2Win Speaker &#8211; 18th June 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Norman Hucker introduced Wendy Wills, who is the Managing Director of ways2win business tendering organisation.  With professional clinical qualifications – and having held senior management positions within the NHS – Wendy was able to discuss her experience and detailed understanding of how best to win public sector tenders. Wendy provided an overview of her company [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/ways2win-speaker/</link>
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		<title>Annual General Meeting &#8211; 21st May 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1. Introduction John Vieth noted apologies for absence and ran through a summary of the last 12 months. Interesting range of speakers including; Business Link, Local MP, PardoeBevins, Sedgemoor District Council and others. Visits to House of Commons &#38; London Eye, more recently, Cannington Cold Store and CCTV. Represented ABI at several partnership meetings and reviewing how our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/annual-general-meeting-21st-may-2010/</link>
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		<title>CCTV Visit &#8211; 21st May 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Sedgemoor District Council CCTV control room is located at the Sedgemoor District Council offices in Bridgwater House. They are a 24/7 service monitoring 170 CCTV cameras in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Cheddar and North Petherton.  They also work in partnership with Taunton Deane Borough Council and South Somerset District Council, monitoring the CCTV systems in Taunton, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/cctv-visit-21st-may-2010/</link>
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		<title>Society Golf at Enmore Park &#8211; 6th May 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Team Growers, Pardoes Solicitors and Wendy accepted the Society Golf Day invitation at Enmore Park Golf Club.  The weather was kind, the food was lovely and the score – well 2 out of 3 is not bad!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/society-golf-at-enmore-park-6th-may-2010/</link>
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		<title>North Petherton Indoor Bowls &#8211; 30th April 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members were made very welcome by staff at the venue, and each team was provided with a coach.  After a bit of practice, the real competition got going. There was some keen rivalry.  In particular between the ladies and men on the Presidents team.  We were lucky enough to have a County Level player – [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/north-petherton-indoor-bowls/</link>
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		<title>Visit Cannington Cold Store &#8211; 16th April 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  Tim Roe, director of Cannington Cold Stores welcomed a large group of members.  All were keen to explore how the business was now able to generate its own power! He said: “It all started one day when we renewed our energy contract. In four years the price had gone up 72 per cent, it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/visit-cannington-cold-store-16th-april-2010/</link>
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		<title>Business Link Speaker &#8211; 12th March 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The President welcomed Lucie New, who stepped in to represent  Liz Oram Business Link.  Liz has the role of Competitiveness Partnership Manager and works with businesses in the local area.  Lucie works substantially in Bridgwater and  updated everyone on the work of Business Link and the help it could offer.   In particular, drawing attention to  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/business-link-speaker/</link>
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		<title>Marathon Man Graham Bentley -7th March 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Marathon Man – Congratulations to Graham Bentley from Jasun Filtration Plc who completed the Bath Half Marathon on 7th March 2010, with a very good time!   Graham would like to thank all sponsors and reports he raised over £500 for his charity.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/marathon-man-graham-bentley/</link>
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		<title>Bridgwater Challenge Summary &#8211; 19th February 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Doug Bamsey, Corporate Director Regeneration Sedgemoor District Council, gave an interesting and informative update on the topic of the &#8220;Bridgwater Challenge&#8221;. The vision for Bridgwater is that in 2060 the town will be energy conscious, known for its ambitious approach to sustainability and low carbon living. Bridgwater will be seen as a place that has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/bridgwater-challenge-summary-19th-february-2010/</link>
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		<title>Emerging From Recession &#8211; 15th January 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Guest Speaker Rebecca Bevins, from PardoesBevins, encouraged a lively discussion with her presentation  &#8221;Emerging from Recession&#8221; A range of relevant topics were covered.  These included:- Changing terms and conditions of employment Fair reasons for dismissal Restructuring and reorganising your workforce Retaining talent, remembering Survivor Syndrome For further information please refer to website –www.pardoesbevins.co.uk]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/emerging-from-recession-15th-january-2010/</link>
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		<title>Local MP supports aims of Bridgwater Industrialists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As guest of honour and speaker at the last meeting in the 2009 calendar. Ian Liddell-Grainger was delighted to update the group on his activities at Westminster and how he fully supports the associations drive to engage with the potential investors to the town. A lively debate on current topics was enjoyed by members and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/local-mp-supports-aims-of-bridgwater-industrialists/</link>
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		<title>Visit to Palace of Westminster &amp; London Eye Flight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday 13th October 2009 &#8211; Visit to Palace of Westminster A full coach of members and guests left Bridgwater at 6.3Oam. We arrived in London to glorious sunshine. After passing through strict security we were met by Ian Liddell-Grainger and introduced to our tour guide. We received a fascinating tour of the Commons and House of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/visit-to-palace-of-westminster-london-eye-flight/</link>
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		<title>52nd Annual Presidents Dinner &#8211; Blackmore Farm &#8211; Cannington</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The &#8220;52nd Presidents Dinner&#8221; was a resounding success.  The ladies looked splendid, the food &#38; wine was excellent and Roger Evans kept every-one&#8217;s attention with his haunting experience&#8217;s and tales of local ghost history.  The beautiful banquet hall at Blackmore Farm added to the atmosphere of the occasion &#8211; was it the draft from the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/52nd-annual-presidents-dinner-blackmore-farm-cannington/</link>
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		<title>Into Somerset Presentation from Chris Langdon &#8211; October 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chris Langdon reminded us of the many reasons Somerset is a great place for you to live and for your business to grow. You can live in real market towns and villages, enjoy short commute times and make the most of the countryside, the coast and the clean air. At the heart of the £90 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/into-somerset-presentation-from-chris-langdon-october-2009/</link>
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		<title>Nigel Finch presents update on Web Activity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members were given a tour of the ABI website and an overview of Google Analyitics.  A demonstration of how site navigation can be tracked and reports obtained on activity. Which areas of the site people access and how long they spend on each page.  We can identify which pages are more appealing and which we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/nigel-finch-presents-update-on-web-activity/</link>
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		<title>Dunster Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friday 21st August 09 &#8211; Dunster Show Association President for 2009 &#8211; John Vieth- invited members to attend the Dunster Show as sponsored VIP guests.  It was a real treat to have ring side seats and an excellent lunch in the main marquee.  The main ring was full of activity all day with a range [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/dunster-show/</link>
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		<title>Bridgwater Industrialists Annual Golf Tournament raises £500 for St. Margaret’s Hospice Charity.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[12 intrepid golfers from the association played temporary greens at Enmore to raise money for St. Margaret’s Hospice. The winner was Ray Cavill closely followed by Dave Bishop and Geoff Day; however everybody went away with a prize. Thanks go to Nigel Wixon and Steve Varcoe from Enmore who helped us raise £500 for such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/bridgwater-industrialists-annual-golf-tournament-raises-500-for-st-margaret%e2%80%99s-hospice-charity/</link>
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		<title>2009 Annual General Meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Minutes &#8211; Annual General Meeting 22/05/2009 1) New Members –Welcome to Keith Jones, European Silicones Finance Director of Amber Chemicals ;Chris Sidaway representing Sedgemoor District Council and Harley Brown MD of PC Comms. (appologies) 2) Review of the last year by our President. 3) Review and adoption of the last year’s accounts by Peter Fletcher, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/2009-annual-general-meeting/</link>
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		<title>51st Presidents Dinner</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members of the Bridgwater Industrialists gathered for the 51st President&#8217;s Dinner, at Blackmore Farm, Cannington, on the 22nd November 2008. The evening was well attended with business leaders from many of Bridgwater&#8217;s top Industrial Employers. &#160; The guest speaker was Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger MP for Bridgwater, who delivered an encouraging speach about how well placed Bridgwater [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/51st-presidents-dinner/</link>
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		<title>New web site launched</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Somerset Web Services have written a new web site to help us to increase our local profile and develop our membership. The site has been sponsored by Magnox South at Hinkley Point A Power Station. We hope you find it useful.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/new-web-site-launched/</link>
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		<title>Health &amp; Safety Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Caroline Coleman, HM Inspector of Health &#38; Safety was a guest speaker at our June meeting. She addressed to the association regarding the role of the H&#38;S Executive. The main purpose of the HS Executive is to:- Review protection &#38; to reduce risk of accidents in the workplace. Develop laws and set standards Measure trends [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/health-safety-update/</link>
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		<title>Talk by Mr Neil Parish, MEP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mr Neil Parish is one of three Conservative MEP&#8217;s for The South West of England and Gibraltar and is Chairman of the European Parliament&#8217;s Agriculture Committee. An extremely interesting talk was given by Mr Parish at our meeting. It was an eye opener to find out about the internal struggles of the European Union within [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/talk-by-mr-neil-parish-mep/</link>
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		<title>A Tribute to Ken Dewar OBE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[St Mary&#8217;s Church, Bridgwater was packed full, for a service of thanksgiving held on Friday 2nd May 2008, to mark the sad passing of our Honorary Member and friend Ken Dewar. Ken had been President of The Association of Bridgwater Industrialists until April this year and previously in 1975, 1991 and 2006-7. Even when he [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/a-tribute-to-ken-dewar-obe/</link>
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		<title>Bridgwater Industrialists tour of Hinkley Point A Site</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members of the Association of Bridgwater Industrialists (20 Club) visited Hinkley Point A Site to see at first hand the progress of decommissioning being made on the Site, which ceased generation in May 2000. The Membership of the Industrialists is drawn from Directors of Industrial and Commercial firms in Bridgwater and the surrounding area. Sedgemoor [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bridgwaterindustrialists.org/bridgwater-industrialists-tour-of-hinkley-point-a-site/</link>
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