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SUMMARY:Business Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Start your day right with a Merton Chamber of Commerce business networking breakfast! Join us for a morning networking event where you can connect with like-minded professionals over a coffee and pastry. Expand your business contacts\, exchange ideas\, and build valuable relationships that will help you grow your business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, business breakfast networking is the perfect way to kickstart your day and your business success. \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to be hosting this event at The Alex\, a warm and welcoming pub at the heart of its community in Wimbledon. \n\n\n\nYour ticket will include a light pastry breakfast\, coffee\, tea & juice\, an opportunity for you to introduce your business to the group. \n\n\n\nBook your ticket today! Networking events are a chance for professionals to gather together and make connections. The purpose of this event is for you to grow in your network. \n. Sponsored by Patron members Hartley Fowler
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/business-networking-breakfast-6/
LOCATION:The Alexandra\, 33 Wimbledon Hill Rd\, London\, SW19 7NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:How to Win a Merton Best Business Award 2026 | Free Event at Metronome\, Morden
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of entering the Merton Best Business Awards 2026? This is your essential guide to making your application stand out. Join us at Metronome Morden on the 20th of May for an evening of practical insights\, inspiration\, and networking. You’ll hear directly from some of this year’s judges and previous award winners\, giving you a unique window into the judging process and what makes a winning entry. Whether you’re a first-time entrant or looking to refine your submission this year\, this event will help you: \n\nUnderstand what judges look for\nHear real success stories from previous winners\nGet tips on crafting a standout application\nAsk your burning questions\nConnect with fellow businesses\, sponsors and the MBBA team\n\nAward Categories for 2026\n\nBest New Business – celebrating great ideas that have turned into thriving young companies within the last two years\nBest Start-up or Microbusiness – for businesses with fewer than five employees showing strong foundations and early growth.\nBest SME Business – open to businesses with 5–250 employees that are showing strong growth and leadership.\nBest Use of Innovation – for companies that push boundaries and set new industry benchmarks through innovative thinking.\nBest Use of Technology – for those using tech to solve problems or drive efficiency.\nNEW: Best Charity\, Social Enterprise or CIC – recognising charities\, social enterprises or CICs that demonstrate strong leadership\, sustainability and measurable impact for people and place.\nBest in Creative Industries – celebrating those putting creativity at the heart of what they do. \nBest in Hospitality & Retail – shining a light on the vibrant\, hardworking venues that keep Merton fed\, watered\, and well looked after.\nNEW: Best in Construction & Trades – for businesses delivering high standards of workmanship\, professionalism and contribution to the local economy.\nBest Sport\, Health & Wellbeing Business – for those making a difference to the health\, fitness\, and overall wellbeing of Merton’s residents\nBest Community Impact – for businesses and organisations making a positive difference locally.\nBest Environmentally or Socially Responsible Business – for those leading the way in sustainability and purpose.\nNEW: Employment Champion of the Year – honouring organisations that excel in supporting\, developing\, and valuing their employees\nNEW: Employee of The Year – for individuals who make a tangible difference to the culture or performance within their organisations\n\n🎟 Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today and take the first step towards becoming a 2026 winner! \nThanks to all our partners and sponsors for the 2026 Awards season \n \n 
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/how-to-win-a-merton-best-business-award-2026-insights-networking-at-metronome/
LOCATION:Metronome\, 8 Crown Ln\,\, Morden\, SM4 5BL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:How to Win a Merton Best Business Award 2026 | Free Event at Huddle\, Wimbledon Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of entering the Merton Best Business Awards 2026? This is your essential guide to making your application stand out. Join us at Huddle\, Wimbledon Quarter on the 3rd of June for an evening of practical insights\, inspiration\, and networking. You’ll hear directly from some of this year’s judges and previous award winners\, giving you a unique window into the judging process and what makes a winning entry. Whether you’re a first-time entrant or looking to refine your submission this year\, this event will help you: \n\nUnderstand what judges look for\nHear real success stories from previous winners\nGet tips on crafting a standout application\nAsk your burning questions\nConnect with fellow businesses\, sponsors and the MBBA team\n\nAward Categories for 2026\n\nBest New Business – celebrating great ideas that have turned into thriving young companies within the last two years\nBest Start-up or Microbusiness – for businesses with fewer than five employees showing strong foundations and early growth.\nBest SME Business – open to businesses with 5–250 employees that are showing strong growth and leadership.\nBest Use of Innovation – for companies that push boundaries and set new industry benchmarks through innovative thinking.\nBest Use of Technology – for those using tech to solve problems or drive efficiency.\nNEW: Best Charity\, Social Enterprise or CIC – recognising charities\, social enterprises or CICs that demonstrate strong leadership\, sustainability and measurable impact for people and place.\nBest in Creative Industries – celebrating those putting creativity at the heart of what they do. \nBest in Hospitality & Retail – shining a light on the vibrant\, hardworking venues that keep Merton fed\, watered\, and well looked after.\nNEW: Best in Construction & Trades – for businesses delivering high standards of workmanship\, professionalism and contribution to the local economy.\nBest Sport\, Health & Wellbeing Business – for those making a difference to the health\, fitness\, and overall wellbeing of Merton’s residents\nBest Community Impact – for businesses and organisations making a positive difference locally.\nBest Environmentally or Socially Responsible Business – for those leading the way in sustainability and purpose.\nNEW: Employment Champion of the Year – honouring organisations that excel in supporting\, developing\, and valuing their employees\nNEW: Employee of The Year – for individuals who make a tangible difference to the culture or performance within their organisations\n\n🎟 Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today and take the first step towards becoming a 2026 winner! \nThanks to all our partners and sponsors for the 2026 Awards season \n \n 
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/how-to-win-a-merton-best-business-award-2026-free-event-at-huddle-wimbledon-quarter/
LOCATION:Huddle Wimbledon\, Queen's Road\, Wimbledon\, London\, SW19 8ND\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AGM 2026 World Cup Summer Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 16th June at 5:30pm for our AGM 2026 World Cup Summer Party at Hotel du Vin\, Wimbledon – Cannizaro House. \nWe’ll have exclusive use of the elegant Belle Epoque banquet room and private garden terrace\, the perfect setting to enjoy a summer evening of business networking\, celebration\, and football spirit. \nThe evening begins with a glass of Prosecco on arrival and informal networking\, followed by our Annual General Meeting\, where we’ll reflect on a year of achievements and look ahead to future plans. After the AGM\, guests will enjoy a delicious hot BBQ buffet dinner\, and relaxed summer networking. \nThis is more than just an AGM\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to build new relationships\, strengthen existing connections\, and meet key players from across the Merton business community in a warm\, sociable setting. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🕒 Evening Agenda \n5:30 – 6:15pmWelcome drinks & informal networking \n6:15 – 7:00pmAnnual General Meeting \nHighlights from the past yearCelebrate member achievementsChamber updates and plans ahead \n7:00pm onwardsDinner served\, drinks\, networking & summer celebrations \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍴 Menu Highlights \nHot BBQ Buffet: \nChicken skewersPrawn skewersBurger sliders with hot bowls of chipsChargrilled courgettes\, halloumi & green beans (mint & lemon)Fennel\, feta & pomegranate salad with sumac yoghurtMarinated aubergine with birds-eye chilli\, tahini & oreganoServed with stone-baked sourdough baguette (gluten-free option available) \nDessert: \nFresh strawberries & cream \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🍹 Drinks Include: \nProsecco on arrivalHouse red and white wineJugs of PimmsBeer (bottled)Elderflower fizzJugs of water throughout the evening \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \nDress Theme: Wear your favourite team colours. \nWe look forward to an evening filled with great company\, valuable conversations\, summer celebration\, and World Cup excitement. \n━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n\nAGM Minutes 2025\nFilleted Accounts 2025\nNotice of Meeting AGM 2026\nProxy Voting Form 2026
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/agm-2026-world-cup-summer-party/
LOCATION:Hotel du Vin Wimbledon\, Cannizaro House\, West Side Common\,\, London\, SW19 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Business Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nKickstart Your Day with Our Popular Business Networking Breakfast! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Merton Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast at Caddi\, Wimbledon Club! Start your day by connecting with like-minded professionals over coffee and pastries. Expand your network\, exchange ideas\, and build valuable relationships to help grow your business—whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started. \n\n\n\nEvent Details📍 Location:Caddi Club\, Top FloorWimbledon Quarter4 Queens Road\, Wimbledon\, SW19 8YA \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\n\n\n\nPastry Breakfast & Warm Drink\n\n\n\nOpportunity to Introduce Your Business to the Group\n\n\n\n\nBook your ticket today and take the next step in expanding your professional network! \n\n\n\nNetworking events like these are the perfect way to grow your connections and take your business to new heights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Hartley Fowler Chartered Accountants \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n#MertonBusiness\, BusinessAwards\, MBBA\, MBBA2026\, MertonBestBusinessAwards\n\n\n 
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/business-networking-breakfast-7/
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SUMMARY:Youth Futures Network Insight Event
DESCRIPTION:Youth Futures Network Celebration & Insight Event\n\n(supported by South London Careers Hub)\nThursday 16 July 2026\n2:00pm – 6:00pm\nDog & Fox Hotel\, Wimbledon \nJoin the South London Careers Hub for an afternoon of practical insight\, networking and celebration focused on meaningful employer engagement with young people. \nThe event will include a workshop led by Dr Sam Holmes\, CEO of Causeway Education\, exploring manageable and effective ways businesses can support and engage with young people across South London. \nThe afternoon will conclude with drinks\, networking and the Youth Futures Network Recognition Awards. \nDrinks and canapés provided. \nOpen to employers of all sizes interested in supporting young people and building stronger connections with education partners. \nPlease note: This is an external partner event. \nIf you book a place\, please let Janet know at janet@mertonchamber.co.uk so we can track Merton Chamber member attendance. \nRegister your place via the organiser’s booking link: \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/slp-youth-futures-network-celebration-insight-event/
LOCATION:dog and fox\, 24 High St\,\, London\, SW19 5EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Business Networking Breakfast - FREE FOR MERTON CHAMBER MEMBERS
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nJoin us for the first Merton Chamber Business Networking Breakfast after the summer and reconnect with local businesses in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Enjoy great conversations\, build valuable new connections and discover opportunities to help grow your business. \nTo welcome everyone back after the summer\, this breakfast is free for Chamber members (one ticket per member). Take advantage of this special member benefit and join us for a morning of networking over coffee and pastries. \nWhether you’re a long-standing member\, a new member or attending for the first time\, you’ll receive a warm welcome. \nEvent Details\n📍 Location: The Old Frizzle\, Wimbledon \nWhat’s Included\n\n🥐 A selection of Danish pastries\n☕ Tea and coffee\n🧃 Juice and water\n🎤 The opportunity to introduce your business to the group\n🤝 Networking with businesses from across Merton and beyond\n\nBook your place today and start the season by making new connections\, sharing ideas and strengthening relationships within Merton’s business community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Hartley Fowler Chartered Accountants \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n#MertonBusiness\, BusinessAwards\, MBBA\, MBBA2026\, MertonBestBusinessAwards\n\n\n 
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/business-networking-breakfast-8/
LOCATION:The Old Frizzle\, 74-78 The Broadway\, London\, SW19 1RQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Merton Best Business Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Merton Best Business Awards Gala Evening\nJoin us on Thursday 8 October as we celebrate the incredible finalists of this year’s Merton Best Business Awards. \nTaking place once again at the spectacular New Wimbledon Theatre\, our Gala Awards Evening will shine a spotlight on the outstanding businesses\, entrepreneurs and community champions who make Merton one of South London’s most dynamic boroughs. \nCongratulations to all our 2026 finalists! \nWhat to Expect\n✨ A red-carpet drinks reception in the historic foyer of the New Wimbledon Theatre from 6.30pm \n🏆 A prestigious Awards Ceremony\, where winners across 16 categories will be announced live on stage \n🤝 Merton’s biggest business networking event of the year\, bringing together finalists\, business leaders and supporters from across the borough \n👔 Dress Code: Dress to Impress – cocktail dresses\, suits or your most polished evening attire. Glamorous\, comfortable and uniquely your own style. \nWe are grateful to our Headline Sponsor\, London Borough of Merton\, and our category sponsors: Huddle\, Wimbledon Quarter\, Love Wimbledon\, Qudo\, Hartley Fowler\, South Thames College Group\, HR Dept\, Elys and TLC Creative Agency. Your support makes this celebration possible. \nWe look forward to celebrating with Merton’s incredible business community and revealing this year’s winners. \n🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKET – SOLD OUT\n£71 + VAT (£85.20 inc. VAT) \n🎟️ REGULAR TICKET\n£80 + VAT (£96.00 inc. VAT) \nPlease note: Ticket prices are displayed excluding VAT. A 20% VAT charge will be added at checkout.
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/merton-best-business-awards-2026/
LOCATION:New Wimbledon Theatre\, 93 The Broadway\, Wimbledon\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fire Warden Marshal Training
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on practical workshop is aimed at those employees within the organisation who have a key role to play within the management of fire safety in the workplace. ‍The course is tailored as a generic course and will include the following:  \n\nThe Legal Requirement\nThe Triangle of Fire\nTypes and Causes of Fire\nExtinguishing Fire\nBasic Fire Prevention\nActions to be taken in the Event of Fire\nFire Extinguishers\nResponsibilities of a Fire Warden/ Marshal\nChecking Fire Fighting Equipment within your Workplace\nEscape Routes and their Importance\nFire Notices and Signs\nAssembly Points and Role Calls\nProactive Fire Prevention\nProactive and Reactive Role of a Fire Warden/Marshal\n\nYou will be able to undertake a practical demonstration; allowing you to extinguish different types of fire\, using fire extinguishers on our environmentally friendly fire simulators. Who will benefit from this course? Any individual who has a responsibility for fire safety; anyone who requires guidance on workplace fire safety and anyone who requires their staff to have an in-depth fire safety awareness. \nTerms & Conditions Payment of your place(s) constitutes a booking; if you are unable to attend you are free to send a substitute delegate\, but we will be unable to refund your money. Prices quoted are plus vat.‍ ‍Venue: Trinitarian Bible Society. If you are having difficulty booking your ticket\, please email lauren@mertonchamber.co.uk  \n 
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/fire-warden-marshal-training-10/
LOCATION:Trinitarian Bible Society \,\, William Tyndale House 29 Deer Park Road London\, London\, SW19 3NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Compliance
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SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work
DESCRIPTION:During this full day course\, you will learn basic life-saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations. \n\n\n\nThe course is tailored as a generic course and will include the following:  \n\n\n\n\nHealth and safety (first aid) regulations\n\n\n\nManaging an incident\n\n\n\nThe priorities of first aid\n\n\n\nTreatment of an unconscious casualty\n\n\n\nResuscitation\n\n\n\nShock\n\n\n\nChoking\n\n\n\nSeizures\n\n\n\nBleeding\n\n\n\nCommon workplace injuries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssessment and certification Continuous assessment by trainer meeting Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Who should attend? Any individual who is the nominated emergency first aider or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid course. This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.\n\n \n \nWe are delighted to be partnering with Jen at Wimbledon First Aid to hold this compliance training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are having difficulty booking your ticket\, please email lauren@mertonchamber.co.uk and someone will get back to you. \n\n\n\nTerms & Conditions Payment of your place(s) constitutes a booking; if you are unable to attend you are free to send a substitute delegate\, but we will be unable to refund your money. Prices quoted are plus vat.‍ ‍ \nVenue: Trinitarian Bible Society. If you are having difficulty booking your ticket\, please email lauren@mertonchamber.co.uk 
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/emergency-first-aid-at-work-10/
LOCATION:Trinitarian Bible Society \,\, William Tyndale House 29 Deer Park Road London\, London\, SW19 3NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Compliance
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