The Teddington Business Community in association with the Teddington Society is responsible for organising the Christmas Lights festivities involving more than 100 shops & businesses. Major supporters include the LBRuT, NPL, Haymarket Publications, Longford Securities, Byrne Bros., and British Maritime Technology

High street Royal Wedding flags organised by the TBC

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Chair
The TBC extends thanks to TBC member Mel Ellis for her dedicated and invaluable contribution as she steps down as chair. The current steering committee members remain in place until the AGM in October where members will be elected to fill official roles. Existing committee members as always are available to be contacted with any queries.


Public Meeting
Many thanks to all who attended the first public meeting at Teddington Baptist Church where the chairman of the Steering Committee presented the groups reasons for creation, its objectives and scope for future plans.

There were just under a hundred attendees from high street shops, restaurants, salons, local office-based businesses and home workers - who were keen to find out all about the new association and how it can make a difference to the business community.

If you couldn't attend, here is the text from the presentation.

Many attendees took full advantage of the opportunity to connect with other local business owners and to discuss matters with steering committee members. Much positive feedback was received along with valuable comments and suggestions for taking the TBC forwards.

The latest draft constitution can be downloaded here and for those interested in joining the TBC, along with the payment and membership form with instructions.

You can learn more about the TBC by downloading the prospectus.




Dates for your diary:


24th November 2011 (Thursday) Teddington Lights-Up At Elmfield House
This year's Christmas lights and switch-on ceremony combined with a late night shopping evening will take place on the 24th November.

The Mayor & a celebrity will switch on the christmas lights at Elmfield House accompanied by choirs, music, merriment and fun.

The town will come alive with Christmas Fare, special offers, tastings, santa in his grotto & in his sleigh, late night activities - something for everyone. Put the date in your diary now!


Lights Up Supper
After the 'Lights Up' celebrations, we are delighted to offer TBC members the opportunity to socialise and enjoy a specially selected supper menu at 8:30pm in Al Borgo ristorante italiano, Church Road.

The delicious three course meal includes a fixed starter and dessert with a choice of main course, all for £21, (see menu). Wine and soft drinks can be purchased at the bar.

Bookings: Please RSVP with your pre-order choice by the 7th November to Annie Moore email:contact@teddingtonbusinesscommunity.co.uk

Payments - orders should be paid in advance by the 18th November, payment instructions will be emailed in reply to your order.


29th November 2011 (Tuesday) Traders Christmas Dinner 7pm
Come and celebrate our success at the '7th Traders Xmas Dinner' on Tuesday 29th November at the award winning high street Retro Bistrot, where Vincent has devised a first class 3 course menu for £35 including wine & introductory Kir (soft drinks included). Download and complete the booking form and return to Bhavna at La Casa Del Habano, 76 High Street (0798 9324612) email bhavnalcdh@googlemail.com

Traders and their staff/team and TBC members are welcome and all places must be booked and paid in advance at La Casa del Habano not Retro (a receipt can be obtained on the night).

Any special dietary required will be catered for so please mention these in advance. Bookings can be taken as of Monday 24th October.

Business Communication Forum

Discussions and work will soon begin on the new TBC website but in the meantime an online private forum has been created so that members can communication in between meetings. Here you can share commercial information, ideas, ask questions and chat to like minded business people. To register go to: teddingtonbusinesscommunity.freeforums.org

Contact

If you wish to find out more about the Teddington Business Community and its activities and member business, please email us at contact@teddingtonbusinesscommunity.co.uk

Members

Huge thanks to those of you have already signed up, including:

Acaciatherapy, Al Borgo, Astrora Coffee, Best of Richmond, Business Apps UK, But Is It Art, Cakes by Trudi, CBT Trading, Cook, Cooper Faure, Cozens Moxon & Harts, Dexters, Diane Holmes, Desi Fontaine, Diners Delight, Dollond & Aitchison, Elements/MiniMe, Ellis Parker, Enzo Hair & Beauty, Excello Law, Fabric House Fiona Evans Dental Surgery, Guided Tours of London, Handmade Frames, Happy Potter, Jackson-Stops & Staff, Kindle Stoves, K-Meson Consulting, La Casa del Habano, LBN Interiors, The Leather Bean Bag Company, The Loft, Mela Mela, Milestone Commercial Agency, Mitzi B, New Generation, Nichols, Nova Fortuny, Park Lane Stables, Paul Kay Jewellers, Play Inside Out, Powerworks Electrical Contractors, R J Blackmore, Real Eyes Marketing, Retro Bistrot, Richmond Birth Preparation Services, Roya G, Saccomaninewton, San Marino Mail UK, Sashwise, Shambles, Sims Opticians, Simply Nordic Walking, Space2Think Solutions, Stevens Tyres, Synchronicity, TCS, Teddington Homeopathy, Teds, Tiles of Wisdom, Toni & Guy , TW Magazines, Urban Suburban, Vet4Life, Via, Vidatherapy, Vie at Home, Web Boutique