BCTC Patrons Marriott provided The Sherborne Suite for the launch of our Health and Wellbeing Specialist Network Group with close to fifty members , and potential new members , attending. Drinks and Canapes were enjoyed with convivial and enthusiastic introductions in the Bar of the Dorchester Suite at the Marriott Highcliff Hotel prior to our . . . read more
Bournemouth Chamber MEMBERS visited ‘The Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum’ in September, when East Cliff Hall and Sub Tropical Gardens were bathed in late-Summer sunshine and warming sea breezes. Most of the bctc Board enjoyed a most informative ‘Private View’ of Bournemouth’s “Jewel”. The priceless Art Collection alone could hold its own in an . . . read more
Table 1 of the Bournemouth Chamber’s 110th President’s Dinner saw 14 VIPs attending at the invitation of the bctc President Nigel Hedges (in his 7th Term in the role) Table 1 guests included a Deputy Lord Lieutenant , an MP , a BCP Director , Echo Newsquest Directors , a JP , a senior Medical . . . read more
The Mayor of Bournemouth , Cllr Roberto Rocca , kindly invited the BCTC Board to visit The Mayor’s Parlour in the ‘old Town Hall’ , now BCP Civic Offices , and the Council Chamber itself. The current President served as a Bournemouth Councillor and BCP Council Chairman so he was able to add his customary . . . read more
Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce (BCTC) is delighted to announce that we are an official Partner of The Business Show London 2026, one of the UK’s largest and most influential business exhibitions, taking place at Excel London on 11–12 November 2026. This partnership reinforces BCTC’s commitment to supporting businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by creating opportunities to . . . read more
At the height of the best Summer since 1976, Bournemouth Chamber booked the entire VIP area at El Murrino’s Beachfront Venue for it’s first ever Al Fresco Summer Party. Nearly 70 bctc Members, friends and Guests arrive in their best summer clothes with appropriately applied SPF Factor 50! ☀️ Prosecco corks popped from the start . . . read more
As President of Bournemouth Chamber and Host of the bctc Business Breakfast at “Oscar’s Restaurant” at the Royal Bath Hotel in July , I was able to organise a spontaneous round of applause for Ms Ruby Nicol , the newly promoted Sales Manager of this esteemed Bournemouth hotel which dates back to 1838. Convivial conversations . . . read more
Each year, this business area has the privilege of a Bank of England Briefing which is organised and staged by the County Chamber, DCCI, on behalf of the Members of the Bournemouth Chartered Institute of Insurers and the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce. BCTC continues to express its thanks to Dorset Chamber for staging . . . read more
Head and Wheble Funeral Directors celebrated their 100th Anniversary as a Bournemouth Chamber member at hotel The Marsham Court in late June. With over one hundred people attending, including National Funeral Directors Association dignitaries, the Master of Ceremonies was Robert Head, Vice President of BCTC. Bournemouth Chamber President Nigel Hedges was in attendance celebrating Bournemouth . . . read more
