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Bath Chamber news, information and events for GWE Business West Chambers of Commerce members.

Annual Dinner
The man who electrified the nation by winning Olympic Gold in the 400 metres hurdles will be the guest speaker at this year’s Chamber and Initiative dinner. David Hemery will not only relive his world record breaking performance but explain the parallels between sport and business. Entertainment and enlightenment in the Claverton Room at the University of Bath on Wednesday May 19th May. Tickets are £50 + VAT per person, open to members and guests. Click here to book online.

Bath Chamber AGM
The Annual General meeting of Bath Chamber of Commerce and Initiative will be held on Wednesday May 19th at 6.15pm – 6.45pm in the Claverton Room in the University of Bath. Papers are available at www.bathchamberofcommerce.co.uk.

Hear all about it
A Retail Forum will be held on Tuesday April 27th at the Francis Hotel when the latest information will be available about the proposal to establish a Business Improvement District in Bath City Centre.

Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey is holding a “Think Different” exhibition from Tuesday April 27th until May 4th showcasing the talents of the hidden homeless. More information from kheaden@bathabbey.org

Jobs and Training Bus dates for 2010
Support for retailers looking for staff and people wanting jobs is available from a vehicle which contains all the latest information. Paulton Village Hall, Thursday 22 April (10am-12.30pm), Peasedown Youth Centre), Thursday 22 April (2-4pm), Southdown Mount Road shops, Friday 23 April, Foxhill Community Centre, Tuesday 27 April, Midsomer Norton, The Hollies, Thursday 29 April, Bath city centre, Friday 30 April. The bus will be at the locations above from10am - 4pm unless otherwise stated. More information is available on the jobs page at www.southgatebath.com.

Bath Spring Flower Show
Royal Victoria Park from May 1st to 3rd, featuring more than 90 exhibitors, with floral arrangements, lectures, garden equipment sales and cookery demonstrations. More information at www.bathspringflowershow.co.uk

Malaysia coming to Bath
Thermae Bath Spa, the UK’s only natural thermal Spa, is hosting its second Malaysian Spa Festival from May 6th to 30th, later than planned because of the disruption to air travel. Three therapists from the award-winning Spa Village in Malaysia will offer an authentic selection of traditional spa treatments and a Malay Chef will work alongside the Head Chef at Thermae to create a special menu of delicious Malaysian dishes. Full details, including a free competition to win a wonderful holiday in Malaysia, are at www.spafestival.co.uk

Flavours of the West
A weekend of all the best of regional produce to be enjoyed on May 8th and 9th in Milsom Place. Admission is free to the tastings, demonstrations and talks from local artisan producers who are passionate about their craft. More information from www.milsomplace.co.uk

Travel survey
A University of Bath researcher is investigating the structure of public transport, attempting to make it more responsive to people’s needs and expanding the thinking behind current Demand Responsive Transportation schemes in which people pay according to demand. They want to build a database of journeys made within urban environments using the City of Bath as an example by using a survey which only takes 10 minutes to complete. You can help by clicking on http://tinyurl.com/BathDRT