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Chair’s Annual Report 2025/26
Summary
Overall, the last 12 months have been a successful year for the Chamber. Our regular business-as-usual activities have continued as expected; several events have been held, and the Chamber continues to be asked to contribute to key activities in the Town, demonstrating acceptance that business support is crucial.
Trading conditions have been challenging for many businesses, which matches the national trend. However, the Town is improving. The number of empty shops is reducing, the Town Council are being more proactive, and the improvements recently made to the market are a prime example of that. If these things can be sustained, then Berwick will be bucking the national trend. Additionally, with the investments being delivered in Berwick over the next two years, the outlook is positive…
Members Meeting
We meet the last Thursday of the month at The William Elder Building in Castlegate Berwick.
Everyone is welcome.
Come and see what we do as a business support community.
Destination Berwick - Let’s seize the opportunity.
We are delighted to invite businesses to a free networking event, to discuss and generate ideas on how we collectively can gain benefit from some crucial investments in Berwick.
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Chair’s Annual Report 2024/25
Introduction
Reflecting on the past 12 months, I experienced a mix of emotions, some causing concern and others providing optimism. Elections in the UK and the US have both played their part, both positively and negatively. Wars in Europe and beyond have played their part, and they do affect our local economy as they impact how people feel and their confidence in spending their hard-earned money in our members’ businesses. So, that’s the backdrop to the year, but what about our achievements and the things that we should feel positive about? Here are some of the highlights…
Annual General Meeting
Berwick Chamber of Trade & Commerce will soon hold its Annual General Meeting. All members are welcome. Come and learn about our work and contribute to our future priorities.
Chair’s Annual Report 2023/24
Economically, 2023 was challenging with high inflation, low growth, and the likelihood of a recession alongside the background of the turmoil throughout the world increasing…
Business Sponsorship Opportunity – LS Lowry exhibition and leaflet
The Maltings (Berwick) Trust is organizing a new exhibition of works by LS Lowry at The Granary Gallery from 26 May – 13 October 2024. The exhibition developed in partnership with The Lowry, Salford, will include 20 original works by Lowry exploring his relationship with Berwick and his lifelong fascination with the sea.
Late Night Christmas Shopping
On Friday, 1 December, retail members of the Chamber of Trade in Berwick will be open from 4–7pm for late night Christmas Shopping, and we’d love you to join us.
Tweed Salmon Queen Donation
After a meeting with organisers of the Tweed Salmon Queen, the Berwick Chamber of Trade were delighted to donate £1000 to help towards the cost of next year’s event.
Berwick Cargo Cycle Event
Berwick Upon Tweed Community Cargo cycle project are looking for businesses and local organisations to be part of a new community cargo cycle project in Berwick.
June Monthly Meeting
The next member's meeting will be held on Thursday 29th June at 7pm at the William Elder Building on Castlegate. You can join the meeting in person or by phone.
Create Berwick // Professional Development Workshops for Creative Practitioners
Create Berwick // Professional Development Workshops for Creative Practitioners — these free workshops are for creative people living or working in and around Berwick who want to benefit from, and contribute to, the creative regeneration of the town.
Job Opportunity // The Maltings Berwick
The Maltings are looking for a General Manager. Opportunities like this don’t come up often. Our General Manager will take a central role in not just reshaping a building and an organisation but revitalising a whole town. This is a key role, supporting the effective day to day operations as well as shaping the overall business model for the Maltings (Berwick) Trust through an exciting period of change and renewal. We are looking for an exceptional individual to do an exceptional job.
Innovation in Remote Areas — Online workshop
Innovation in remote areas — how necessity drives invention, an online workshop hosted by Rural Design Centre Innovation Project.
Annual General Meeting
Berwick Chamber of Trade & Commerce will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 25 May at 7pm.
Business Networking Event
Berwick Chamber of Trade & Commerce hosted its first Business Networking Event in Berwick Town Hall on Wednesday 2nd November.