Just a quick update from Witham Chamber of Commerce

A lively debate on recycling industrial waste and saving energy took place at the October meeting of Witham Chamber of Commerce when Peter Chisnall of B.D.C. and Abe & Neil Couton of Green Cartridges attended the meeting. Concern was expressed that business rates still do not include the cost of waste collection, which is an additional charge.   With the increasing costs of energy members were encouraged to review their own shops, offices and factories to consider ways of reducing their energy bills and save themselves some money e.g. switching off computers and tvs, installing sensitive lighting systems so that only the parts of the building being occupied would be lit and looking at was of using recycled paper and cartridges. 

Annie Northfield, organiser of Witham in Bloom was congratulated on making Witham look great throughout the summer, the Chamber of Commerce is one of the many organises who support the scheme which encourages individuals, schools and businesses to take a pride in the town.

Witham Chamber are enthusiastic supporters of the International Puppet Festival that is held in Witham, a lively family day filled with excellent acts from the UK and overseas.  Congratulations to Alison Dando (BDC), Wendy Harlow (Grove Shopping Centre) and Witham Town Council for bringing the event to Witham, it attracts a huge number of families and brings new people into the town.

Events in Witham:

15 November LUNCH & SHOPPING:     Internet shopping and the general retail sector – Wednesday 15th November – Do you have an experience of Internet shopping? Does the internet shopping have an impact on your business?  If so please contact Sally Carpenter – pr@clientact.co.uk.  You will be welcome to join us.

9th December REINDEER – A team of reindeer from Scotland will be parading round the Grove Shopping Centre and through the town on Saturday 9th December.  This is a great opportunity for children to get close to the reindeer and to watch them being fed.

10th December Dickensian Fayre – “All dressed up and nowhere to go” well come to Witham and support Farleigh Hospice as they raise money at the Dickensian Fayre – lots of charity stalls and a great range of costumes – from urchins to fine ladies, costermongers to gentlemen.

13th December Christmas Lunch – guests are invited to join us at our special Christmas Lunch at Crofters – limited number of tickets, please let us know if you would like to join us – pr@clientact.co.uk