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Hot topics at the moment are the proposed car parking charges by Breckland Council and the potential arrival of Tesco in the town. We thought it would be useful to present all the relevant information in one place.
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Social Media – why all the fuss?
29th May in the Chapman Room at the George Hotel from 6:30 pm
Your customers are using social media as a normal part of their lives. Find out how you can use it to deliver tangible business benefits at this practical and informative session.
Bring your own phone or laptop and use WiFi to create or develop your online presence.
To book your place call Sandra on 01760 724041
or email
Jubilee Celebrations
in conjunction with Advance Swaffham we are planning a day of celebrations in the market place on bank holiday Tuesday 5th June.
Including a climbing wall, BBQ and music.
All are welcome to bring their own picnic and everyone is encouraged to wear red white & blue for the day. More details to follow.
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TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY
SPECIAL PREVIEW AT SWAFFHAM MUSEUM TONIGHT FROM 5pm TO 6pm. Drop in after work for a coffee and to see the "Be My Valentine" exhibition. Access via the Council Chamber. For further details contact Kate at Iceni Partnership on 01760 722800.
The Rotary Club of Swaffham
The Swaffham Visual Arts Festival will be held during the month of October 2012. The final programme will be announced soon but will include an award winning film night, an art masterclass, poresentations on architecture and art history plus the major art exhibition and sale of works of art on 26th, 27th and 28th October.
For more information contact Denis Bishop on denis.bishop@btinternet.com
Key dates for Swaffham 2012:
1-10 June: Cycling and Walking Festival, incorporating Queen's Jubilee celebration event
15 July: Olympic Themed Carnival procession through town and fun-day at the Campingland
26 August: Free Music Festival in the town centre
14-16 September: 2nd annual Brecks Food & Drink Festival
3-4 November: Town celebration of the 90th anniversary of Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen
Further details available from Kate Francis, Advance Swaffham Action Group, 01760 722800
An interesting meeting on Friday at the Federation of Small Businesses event with ten MP's and representatives from the major banks on the regions banking concerns, credit easing and issues that businesses are facing with banks every day. Covered by several TV stations it was a topic with questions from businesses owners that caused some of the banks discomfort to face and sent several MP's away with queries and requests to press the banks further on the unfair nature of many of the banks policies.
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Has the Business Forum thought of a Town Loyalty Card Scheme, were customers get a benefit from shopping locally?
Great to see Business Forum members putting up the lights on Sunday ready for this Friday evening. Shame some of the National Retailers in town are not having lights or playing their part?
Business Forum should be pleased with how well you have done!
The Pride in Breckland Team are providing one off £100 grants for 'Good Will' events as part of their “12 days of Christmas Giving” scheme.
Numerous community groups came forward with their festive plans and all have been given grants towards making their event one to remember. The first event on the calendar is "Christmas Celebrations in Swaffham” on 25th November where you can treat yourself to a hog roast, do some late night shopping, listen to the brass band play and take the children to visit Father Christmas!
Well done, and I was plesaed to help support this grant for you.
Cllr Ian Sherwood
What a successful Bingo event - orgaised by the 'twins'. A real community effort for the benefit of the towns Christmas Lights. Many thanks!
Very informative evening last night. Exciting projects planned for Swaffham by Kate Francis and the Advance Swaffham Group.
Thought this may be of interest to you - Pride in Breckland - 12 Days of Christmas Giving Grant Scheme. Pride in Breckland is hoping to inspire communities across the district to get together and celebrate the festive season by holding a “Goodwill” event and spreading a little festive cheer.
Groups can apply for up to £100 towards costs, and events can be anything from tidying and festively decorating a communal area, to having a carol singing night, or Christmas Quiz for charity. Deadline for Applications is Friday November 11th 2011.
To download an application form please visit: www.breckland.gov.uk/pride
You may find this useful – action for market towns - http://towns.org.uk/2011/10/13/new-21st-century-town-centres-report/
This is great news for Swaffham – Business Forum long overdue – wishing you all the best with this.
Councillor Ian Sherwood http://twitter.com/cllriansherwood
email ian.sherwood@breckland.gov.uk
What a wonderful evening at the hog roast. The weather was fantastic and it was lovely to see so many people come and support the event.
Great to see the website up and running! Well done, Keith!
Agree with Gemma... the Hog Roast was such a fun evening with a super turn-out! Thank you to all concerned for making it a memorable evening!
A great turn out to the hog roast tonight, it was fantastic to see so many people and have a chance to talk to friends-old and new.