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Watton business activity during Covid lockdown
Watton Town Council has a list of the services that local businesses are providing during lock down. This is updated regularly. https://waylandchamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Watton-Coronavirus-Business-List-2020.04.15.pdf You can download here and also check for new updates via their website. https://www.wattontowncouncil.gov.uk/ We are also sharing regular updates via our Facebook page. If you have any information or a service that…
Read MoreCOVID-19: RETAIL, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE GRANT FUND (RHLGF)
COVID-19: RETAIL, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE GRANT FUND (RHLGF) In response to the Coronavirus, Covid–19, the Government announced on 11 and 17 March 2020 that there would be financial support for small businesses, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. This support will take the form of two grant funding schemes, the Small Business…
Read MoreSupport during the Corona Virus 1
These are testing times for all of us and we are aware that the majority of Wayland businesses – members or not – are facing some very tough times. We are planning to provide as much support and help as we can to keep us all up to date with the latest local developments and…
Read MoreChamber AGM
The Chamber AGM will be held at Watton by Verve on Monday 9th March at 7pm. The meeting is open to all but only members have the right to vote. AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Apologies: Debbie Harris, Vice Chair 3. Minutes 2019 AGM 4. Matters Arising 5. Trea surer: Annual Report 6. Marketing,…
Read MoreChamber AGM
AGM REMINDER Monday 9th March, 7.00pm Watton by Verve 80 Brandon Rd, Watton, Thetford IP25 6LB The Chamber of Commerce AGM will take place next week at Watton by Verve. This is a chance for you to vote for next year’s committee as well as to find out about some exciting new partnership projects that we have…
Read MoreA very Merry Christmas!
The committee of the Wayland Chamber would like to wish all of our members and Wayland businesses a very Merry Christmas! We would like to say a huge well done to all the shops in Watton who took part in our annual Christmas window competition. We’re sure you’ll all agree that the town has looked…
Read MoreGeorge Freeman MP Launches New Vision for Business in Wayland
Business leaders, retailers, local and district Councillors and senior executives of Norfolk research and innovation institutes met in Broom Hall Hotel near Watton to launch the Wayland Chamber of Commerce vision and strategy for Wayland Businesses. The audience of over 40 watched a promotional video highlighting the benefits of business in Wayland before a presentation…
Read MoreWatton Carnival a great success!
A fantastic time was had by all at Watton Carnival on 15th September. As in previous years Wayland Chamber of Commerce was delighted to sponsor the Stage, which hosted local musicians after the open-air Sunday Service in the morning. The High Street was alive with stalls, games and rides for the children, including a display…
Read MoreBook now for the Chamber strategy event
Hopefully you will have received our recent newsletter and read about the new Chamber Strategy which will be launched at an open event at Broom Hall on 4th October. We are very pleased that our local MP George Freeman and Minister of State for Transport, will launch this plan which outlines our vision for business…
Read MoreChamber announces strategy event on 4th October
Our Chairman David Dent, met recently with George Freeman MP, Minister of State for Transport to discuss the work of the Chamber and how we can work together to support the growth of Wayland businesses. The meeting was very positive and George has kindly agreed to launch of our Vision for Business in Wayland at…
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