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Taking place on 18 July at Junction 24 in the heart of the West Country, the inaugural EcommerceSW is a trail-blazing event offering South West companies practical expertise and advice on how to evolve their business online and offline.

Leading international training and safety consultancy, WrightWay, was last night awarded the prestigious IHS Safety At Sea Training Award at the annual awards gala, held onboard HMS Belfast, London.

On board or factory servicing for winches, windlasses and hydraulic sail control systems

The Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA), has announced the signing of a Membership Agreement with the internationally renowned Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has announced that it has received initial supportfor a £261,100 bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Somerset’s prestigious business awards, sponsored by main sponsor, Albert Goodman, are officially open for entries.

Somerset Employment and Skills Board paid a visit to Weymouth’s Budmouth College to get a first-hand look at how Somerset’s neighbouring county is preparing young people for the world of work.

Leading South West accountancy firm, Albert Goodman, has announced it is searching for rural family businesses, based in Somerset / Dorset, to take part in a year-long pilot scheme.

McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO), has announced that Navicom has been appointed as the new distributor of McMurdo COSPAS-SARSAT emergency location beacons.

In true piggy style, premium Somerset cider brand, Orchard Pig welcomed more than 800 staff from Loungers and Cosy Clubs near and far, to Lounge Fest.

STRATA 21 and TOUR-DE-FORCE join forces to create a world level , all aspect motorsport organisation.

A flexible, user-friendly and cost-effective marine safety product, the worlds first to incorporate MOB alerting. McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group has announced that Smartfind M5 AIS Class A Transponder is now available.

The world’s leading marine distress signal company, Drew Marine Signal & Safety, is showcasing its latest products at this year’s Nor-Shipping in Oslo, Norway and will hold its distributor conference at the event.

Europe’s leading manufacturer of marine exhaust systems,Halyard, has undergone the biggest transformation of its corporate identity in the company’s history,with an overall rebrand designed to illustrate its sales channels, in all communications.

Port Tarraco, one of the Mediterranean’s only marinas with nine meter draft, making it ideal for deep water berthing of superyachts and megayachts, is upgrading its onshore power system to 6.6 kV.

Pilgrim, the authentic 1895 Brixham built gaff-rigged sailing trawler will make her first appearance, since undergoing a full restoration, at this year’s BMF South West Try A Boat Free event, part of BMF’s “On the Water” campaign.

As the 2013 Seawork International Show approaches, UK based marine exhaust specialist, Halyard, has announced yet another commercial success story with renowned Great Yarmouth based boat builder Alicat Workboats.

Over 40 boat builders, vessel owners, suppliers and trainees attended the first networking forum for the Shipshape Network in East Anglia, held on Wednesday 01 May at the International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) Ltd, Lowestoft.

GlobecHoldings.Com are proud to introduce an innovative product called RustGrip. It protects against weather, acids, salts and caustic materials with minimal preparation and with significant labour cost reduction.

A new automatic fire extinguisher has hit the UK. Saving lives and property has never been safer.

Taking place on 18 July at Junction 24 in the heart of the West Country, the inaugural EcommerceSW is a trail-blazing event offering South West companies practical expertise and advice on how to evolve their business online and offline.

Leading international training and safety consultancy, WrightWay, was last night awarded the prestigious IHS Safety At Sea Training Award at the annual awards gala, held onboard HMS Belfast, London.

On board or factory servicing for winches, windlasses and hydraulic sail control systems

Halyard, Europe’s leading manufacturer of marine exhaust solutions, has been commissioned by Gunfleet Marine to design, build and install three bespoke, full, exhaust silencer systems to the first of its new blue water cruising yachts.

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The Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA), has announced the signing of a Membership Agreement with the internationally renowned Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has announced that it has received initial supportfor a £261,100 bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Leading South West mortgage and insurance firm, Cooper Associates, teamed up with the charity, Dreams Come True, to send a local girl to Disneyland Florida, making her dreams come true.

Somerset’s prestigious business awards, sponsored by main sponsor, Albert Goodman, are officially open for entries.

Halyard Marine’s Chairman, James Grazebrook has completed a 170m abseil down Portsmouth’s 550ft Spinnaker Tower.

Somerset Employment and Skills Board paid a visit to Weymouth’s Budmouth College to get a first-hand look at how Somerset’s neighbouring county is preparing young people for the world of work.

Leading South West accountancy firm, Albert Goodman, has announced it is searching for rural family businesses, based in Somerset / Dorset, to take part in a year-long pilot scheme.

Peter Ridley, a former butler to the royal family, including the young princes William and Harry, has opened an exciting new artisan bakery called Kitchen in the market town of Langport.

McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO), has announced that Navicom has been appointed as the new distributor of McMurdo COSPAS-SARSAT emergency location beacons.

In true piggy style, premium Somerset cider brand, Orchard Pig welcomed more than 800 staff from Loungers and Cosy Clubs near and far, to Lounge Fest.

Leading South West accountancy firm, Albert Goodman, is urging businesses to check that their HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) account matches the business’ own records.

On Saturday May 18, more than 400 eager hikers gathered at the Lake District’s stunning Ullswater Valley to participate in the first ever Walking With The Wounded Helly Hansen Cumbrian Challenge.

STRATA 21 and TOUR-DE-FORCE join forces to create a world level , all aspect motorsport organisation.

A flexible, user-friendly and cost-effective marine safety product, the worlds first to incorporate MOB alerting. McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group has announced that Smartfind M5 AIS Class A Transponder is now available.

The world’s leading marine distress signal company, Drew Marine Signal & Safety, is showcasing its latest products at this year’s Nor-Shipping in Oslo, Norway and will hold its distributor conference at the event.

On 30 May the most prestigious annual business event in Somerset’s business calendar will launch for the ninth year.

Leading UK electric outboard manufacturer, Torqeedo, presents Ultralight 403 – the perfect gift for kayaking mad Dads this Father’s Day!

Inward investment organisation, Into Somerset, has been successful in its latest bid to attract business to the county, as Easynet Global Services opens its new Centre of Excellence in Shepton Mallet.

Europe’s leading manufacturer of marine exhaust systems,Halyard, has undergone the biggest transformation of its corporate identity in the company’s history,with an overall rebrand designed to illustrate its sales channels, in all communications.

Premium Somerset cider brand, Orchard Pig, snuffled its way into first place and ran away with the Best Wine in Show award at Laithwaites’ Vintage Wine Festival, held at Billingsgate market, London on 17 and 18 May 2013.

On Monday 13 May, the Professional Charter Association (PCA) celebrated 21 years of activity in true traditional style, onboard the classic English motor yacht, Seafin, kindly provided by Warwick Bergin, in the Solent on England’s South Coast.

Port Tarraco, one of the Mediterranean’s only marinas with nine meter draft, making it ideal for deep water berthing of superyachts and megayachts, is upgrading its onshore power system to 6.6 kV.

Leading marine electronics manufacturer,Raymarine invites competitors taking part in the 82nd J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race to the Island Sailing Club, Cowes,to hear the latest weather and tidal information prior to the race.

The very best seasonal produce and homemade crafts from across the Somerset Levels will be available to buy at the next Levels Best Farmers Market held on May 18.

Pilgrim, the authentic 1895 Brixham built gaff-rigged sailing trawler will make her first appearance, since undergoing a full restoration, at this year’s BMF South West Try A Boat Free event, part of BMF’s “On the Water” campaign.

Somerset’s inward investment organisation, Into Somerset, has been highly commended at the Re:locate awards, an international awards ceremony celebrating relocation expertise.

As the 2013 Seawork International Show approaches, UK based marine exhaust specialist, Halyard, has announced yet another commercial success story with renowned Great Yarmouth based boat builder Alicat Workboats.

The lookbook idea is not so new anymore but it is a huge investment for brands and retailers alike. The finished product though is a great way, particularly for online shoppers, to see what they are buying 'in action' as it were.

Over 40 boat builders, vessel owners, suppliers and trainees attended the first networking forum for the Shipshape Network in East Anglia, held on Wednesday 01 May at the International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC) Ltd, Lowestoft.

GlobecHoldings.Com are proud to introduce an innovative product called RustGrip. It protects against weather, acids, salts and caustic materials with minimal preparation and with significant labour cost reduction.

A new automatic fire extinguisher has hit the UK. Saving lives and property has never been safer.

OceanStyle by BURGESS, international specialists in the sale, management and charter of 20 to 45 metre semi-custom build luxury yachts, has announced its appointment as global agents for the sale of the stunning 35.4m Pershing 115, CARCHARIAS.

World leaders in marine electronics, Raymarine, has announced the first lucky winner of its NEW and exciting monthly DragonflyTM Screen Capture Competition. Reveal the world beneath your boat to win Dragonfly prizes!

Premium Somerset cider brand, Orchard Pig, has appointed Katrina Foote as its financial director. Katrina has more than 20 years of experience in the drinks and finance sectors and joins Orchard Pig from Thatchers.

Taunton Leisure are working along side Ten Tors on 11th and 12th May on the Hiking Event to end all Hiking Events. In conjunction with scouts, local schools and charities Taunton Leisure will be advising on the 55 mile hike.

If you are one of those people who love delicious natural food, this new set of just released Paleo cookbooks, will be a must have addition to your kitchen recipe books collection.

Bringing Export Week to a close, the Somerset in Business Conference 2013 ‘International trade is good for Somerset’ will provide opportunities for new exporters and practical advice for existing exporters, with a focus on high growth markets.

1 May 2013 - The PT Group, headed by Chris Oswald, has announced the acquisition of SP Gears.

Raymarine’s innovative and award-winning DragonflyTM is the latest high-tech sonar that has to be seen to be believed. Now available internationally through marine retailers and dealers, all boaters want to get their hands on the GPS chartplotter

The BMF South West has announced the dates for its annual Try A Boat Free event, part of the BMF ‘On the Water’ campaign. Last year over 350 people took to the water in a variety of boats from yachts and luxury launches to high speed RIBs.

Independent inward investment organisation, Into Somerset, is using The Business Show to attract investors from a diverse range of sectors to Somerset’s thriving £9billion economy.

A grant awarded by Somerset County Council’s Creative Industries Development Fund which was match funded by local company, New Leaf Life Design, has had a significant impact on creative artists in Somerset.

A grant awarded by Somerset County Council’s Creative Industries Development Fund which was match funded by local company, New Leaf Life Design, has had a significant impact on creative artists in Somerset.

Les Ulis, April 12th 2013 – Orolia, a global specialist in critical GPS applications, today announced the launch of McMurdo Marine Solutions, a new business unit dedicated to integrated solutions for the maritime industry.

Leading South West accountancy firm, Albert Goodman, is concerned that thousands of local companies are struggling to cope with the changes required by HMRC’s compulsory Real Time Information (RTI) PAYE system