Pic: Fashion Network The UK’s economic situation is rapidly deteriating said Ian Carrotte of ICSM Credit as famous names along with hundreds of small firms go bust in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis. The latest to go are Brooks Brothers who have clothing stores in the UK and Ireland while Boots and John Lewis […]
Pic: CA Finance This week it was reported that AirAsia may not survive the Covid-19 crisis and even Firstgroup admitted after three years of heavy losses it could go under. Most observers believe Firstgroup and possibly AirAsia could be bailed out or nationalised by their Governments but since Flybe was allowed to crash nothing is […]
The chair of the Axbridge Chamber of Commerce Louise Jane Cooling said the news the Lamb was to reopen soon was ‘fantastic news.’ She said the town’s hospitality sector was coming back to life and asked residents to support businesses who have had a tough time during the Covid-19 shut down. Join the Axbridge Chamber […]
Printers, couriers, office suppliers, stationers, publishers and a host of businesses could be left high and dry if 13 universities go to the wall due to Covid-19 according to a report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). arah Harris writing in the Daily Mail said: “The IFS has estimated that long-run losses across the […]
Slightly skeptical about the cash promised to the arts by the Government – somewhat belatedly – is it new money? Check the small print is the important part of this welcome piece of PR. Writing for the BBC their arts editor Will Gompetz noted: “As always, the devil will be in the detail. The government […]
This is a press release from Where The Trade Buys After the most recent loosening of lockdown measures, many pubs, bars, and restaurants are due to open their doors to the public again from this weekend. The likelihood is that not long after this, most offices will begin to reopen as well, and the 8.4 million […]
Welcome to ICSM Credit’s July 2020 newsletterIn this issue; news in brief; print industry news; Post Office and RBS scandals; Judge takes into account new Insolvency Law giving protection to failing firms; and those runners and riders – who has gone bust recently. We have to live with Covid-19 There are some serious questions that must be […]
Dear Chamber member, Recruitment will be the feature article in the August/September edition of Somerset Chamber of Commerce’s magazine, Somerset Voice. We are inviting all members who work in related industries to consider submitting up to 250 words and a logo or image to both promote their business and to share hints and tips on […]
Axbridge Chamber of Commerce member The Oak House Hotel & Restaurant: We are opening this Saturday, see post below on how to book a table for drinks / food.We look forward to seeing you 😀We are open for restaurant & bar bookings from Saturday 4th July, if you would like to make a reservation to […]
Pic: Wikipedia The BBC have broken the news that Wigan Athletic have gone into administration, becoming the first English professional club to do so since the coronavirus pandemic began. The BBC wrote: “Wigan have been struggling to manage their finances and say there was no alternative if they were to safeguard the club. The move […]
From The House on the Square to Dodgy Keeper… Stretchmark Theatre stages plays written by Harry Mottram. It effectively began in 1997 with the pantomime Humpty Dumpty staged in Axbridge
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The Rapscallion is an occasional online magazine written and illustrated by Harry mottram. Last issue included:
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Join the Chamber – the organisation for businesses in or connected to the town and the self-employed and interested parties If you would like to join the Axbridge Chamber of
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Currently Bristol Water are building a pipeline from Cheddar to Barrow using part of the Strawberry Line as their conduit for the work. Before this work they wanted to construct
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New book on one midwife’s journey Midlife to Midwife by Linda Mottram After a bad day childminding and following one too many glasses of wine, this book takes you through
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STRAWBERRY LINE TIMES – Theatre Review: And so it came to pass that an anarchic and highly enjoyable version of the Nativity took place with Kid Carpet and a hedgehog
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