Malmesbury & District Chamber of Commerce

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the Chamber of Commerce is to look after the commercial interest of its members. By virtue of our activities we are able to contribute significantly, in various ways to the community.

The main functions of the Chamber are:

To look after members' business interests directly by keeping in touch with both local and national government activities.
To promote our town as a commercial centre
To arrange business and social functions which bring members together.
To provide a database of local and world-wide business information.

The Chamber organises various activities on behalf of local businesses, one of the principal ones being the Christmas late night shopping. This year it will take place on Friday December 5th.

We are a member of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce.

For a list of businesses in Malmesbury, go to The Malmesbury Portal Business Directory. For more information about Malmesbury, visit the Council website www.malmesbury.gov.uk.

The Chamber supports the Malmesbury Council application for Fairtrade status. Read about it here.

For further information, email: chamber-of-commerce@malmesbury.co.uk.

What is the chamber?

A respected body of like minded business people whose aim is to encourage and support a healthy business community in Malmesbury.

Aims and objectives of the chamber

To look after members' business interests directly, by keeping in touch with both local and national government activities
To promote our town as a commercial centre, and to arrange business and social functions which bring members together
To provide a database of local and world-wide business information

Why should I join?

Promotion of your business
Networking opportunities
Newsletter, opportunity for publicity with Member Profile, free leaflet distribution with local and business information
Input of views to Town Council, the more members, the stronger the voice
Involvement with other organisations
Social events
Bringing together interested parties to help bring about change
Use of chamber logo

How do I join?

Print out and fill in the Application Form and send it to the address at the bottom of the form.

How much will it cost?

A modest £45 per annum, considering all the advantages of becoming a member

Officers for the current year

Chairman

Alan Woodward
Woodward Jewellers
21 High Street
Malmesbury SN16 9AA
Tel: 01666 824249

Treasurer

Alan Cavill
Moore Stephens
The Old Bank
10 High Street
Malmesbury SN16 9AU
Tel: 01666 823201

Secretary

Lesley Thomas
3 Farrells Field
Yatton Keynell
Chippenham SN14 7PJ
Tel: 01249 783434
Email: PeteAThomas@msn.com

Annual General Meetings

The 2008 Annual General Meeting took place on January 30th. It included a talk about the Malmesbury Abbey Restoration Scheme.

Click on a date to see the minutes of previous meetings.

January 2007