Haslemere news … from the Chamber and its members
Bookmark this page and check it frequently to stay in touch with the latest news about the Haslemere business community. You’ll find items from the Chamber together with news about member businesses. If you are a member, please post as often as possible to your profile page: your contributions will be added to this news feed automatically.
Christmas Decorations at Work – or not?
For the many Chamber members who work in the retail sector, shops are rightly already looking very festive. But is it appropriate to decorate offices not open to the public?
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Government Consultation on Planning Reform
The government is currently consulting on planning reform – particularly regarding permitted development & the high street which should be of interest to many of us.
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A Day of Christmas Cheer at Haslemere Christmas Market, 2018
There’s something for all the family at this year’s Haslemere Christmas Markets. Find out more…
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Christmas at Haslemere Museum
Haslemere Museum has a host of festive activities planned for this Christmas with activities for all ages.
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Keats Haslemere Lettings Team Scoop Prestigious Award
Keats Letting recently won The British Property Lettings Award 2018 for Haslemere, receiving the prestigious accolade at the EA Masters Awards at the Intercontinental Hotel on 12th October.
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21st century glass for a 12th century saint
A bespoke piece of artwork has been unveiled in St Hugh’s, which is Holy Cross Hospital’s new education centre. The backlit glass wall-art depicts St Hugh who is the patron saint of sick people, sick children, shoemakers and swans.
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Camelsdale Primary School Christmas Fayre
Camelsdale Primary School are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday, 24 November at 12-3pm. Anyone who has been agrees it is one of the most enjoyable local events of the year. All are invited.
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Looking for a new employee?
With unemployment at an all time low, finding a new and suitable member of staff can be quite a challenge. It may be very tempting to welcome with open arms the first person to apply for your vacancy but employing the wrong person can be worse than having no one at all. Here are some hints and tips to help you ensure that the person you have found is the right person for the job.
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130 Anniversary Talk at Haslemere Museum – Sir Rob Margetts, CBE FREng, FIChemE
As part of the Museum’s 130th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to be hosting a series of talks by our distinguished Museum patrons.
On Thursday 29 November, join Sir Rob Margetts, CBE FREng, FIChemE as he gives a fascinating talk sharing his personal experiences of doing business in Russia over the past 40 years.
Is Your Business Disability Friendly?
Around 16% of the population has a disability. That may be a mobility or dexterity problem or may be a hidden disability affecting breathing or perhaps requiring prompt access to a lavatory. Not everyone with a disability uses a wheelchair or has a support dog. Here are some ideas to help your business be disability friendly and to meet your obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
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BIG Awards
McGowan Corporate Solutions had a great night at Lythe Hill and proud to be the insurance brokers to two winners, Dylan’s Ice Cream and Innovation Visual Ltd as well as having PAAC IT Ltd as a finalist in another category though why they didn’t win it I do not know. Judges... read more
Waverley BIG Awards – Awards Ceremony
Almost 200 people from across Waverley, including 30 from Haslemere got together on Friday evening to celebrate the best of Waverley organisations at the BIG Awards Ceremony. We were treat to a wonderful setting and dinner at The Lythe Hill Hotel decorated with magnificent floral arrays on each table from Marley Flowers.
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