Above are photos of Funday May 4th 2008.

Presteigne Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry, aims to promote, develop and encourage business in the town, as well as to attract locals and visitors alike.

Aims

The organisation has been in existence for over 50 years. Our views are often expressed to local authorities, national bodies and our M.P. The Chamber is seen by Powys council as a valuable point of contact with the local business community. We also have close links with the local press and the tourist information office.
Our aims include:

• Providing a platform for members to air their views
• Providing a united voice on local issues
• Promoting the trading and visiting appeal of Presteigne
• Organising regular social activities for the community & the membership

Our views are often expressed to local authorities, national bodies and our M.P. We also have close links with the local press and the tourist information office.
It was the Chamber's responsibility for the original Town Guides that has brought about the launch of the Town's website and the re-launch of the revised and complementary Town Guide and Town Trail.

Events

We organise a number of the promotional and social events in the town.

Each year, the Chamber takes responsibility for the Christmas Lights and the annual Christmas Fayre; organises the Family Fun Day in May (in conjunction with the Town Twinning Association) and runs a number of other social and fund raising events throughout the year. 

The Chamber also presents an annual prize, "The Judge's Gavel" to the Vintage Sports Car Club’s most promising young person, when the club visits Presteigne and the surrounding hills in October.

Volunteers to assist with all our events are always welcome, you do not need to be a member to help!

Membership

Our current membership represents a broad spectrum of local business people, from high street retailers & local businesses to other professional people in the Presteigne and the surrounding area.  We encourage all businesses to join us because the more businesses that we represent, the greater the voice of business interests in the town.  Membership does not mean that you must take an active part in every event, but the active membership does work hard but also have FUN. 

We are always looking for new members and new ideas for the promotion of the town, the local area and the Chamber itself.  Current membership cost is only £20 per annum. This amount includes updates through minutes & bulletins, general meetings, invitations to special events as well as representation to town & Powys councils and a contribution to the Festive lighting. Now, through our link up with the town site, you and your business can be part of a wider virtual community.

Welcome Pack.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Chamber please click : Welcome Pack This contains an introductory letter, a synopsis of activities and events, our constitution, contact details for officers, and a membership application form.

Most Recent Approved Minutes

If you want to view or download earlier approved minutes please click as appropriate: Minutes 07 04 08 , Minutes 03 03 08 , Minutes 04 02 08 , Minutes 05 11 07 , Minutes 01 10 07, Minutes 02 09 07 , Minutes 02 07 2007, Minutes 04 06 07

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT THE RADNORSHIRE ARMS HOTEL , PRESTEIGNE ON MONDAY 7TH APRIL 2008.
Present: Jennifer Simpson, (Chair) James Tennant-Eyles,(Treasurer) Eddie Taylor (President), Colin Felgate, Mrs Wood (Patron) Tony Wood , John Selley, Rosamund Black, Judy Ridgeman, Mike Ridgeman, Paul Charles, Ann Wake, Elaine Miller (secretary)
Apologies Marian Rowlatt, Cynthia Hughes, Courtyard Antiques.
Minutes of previous meeting
Proposed by James to accept, seconded by Paul,
Matters arising
- Concerns over parking of traders who park in the high street as it takes away customers, perhaps they could move them when they have dropped off the items needed at their shops. Traffic warden come sat different times and takings go down when he is around, yes he does put on tickets to offenders.. Meeting suggested with all traders to discuss parking and shop frontage.
- The deliveries early in the morning before 8am are waking residents as early as 6.30 sometimes. Discussion as when the law states the time limit is for noise. 8am -to 11pm.Powys Council will be asked to verify.
- Businesses to make themselves more attractive to customers FEEDBACK..... Some shops have now been decorated and look much better. Signs need to be erected to show what the shop sells or goods displayed in the window. Although Bennets cannot put expensive items in the window as they would have to put bars up. Costcutters do have large deliveries and do not have rear access. Eddie said he has constant large lorries outside his houses that also obstruct the pavement. He has asked the general manager of the site but he does not do anything. Tony said he should contact the police as they can move on vehicles that are obstructing the highway.
- Deliveries are using the disabled car space and are rude if asked to move Customers drive around and around till space available.
Action Letter to go to all traders re parking and deliverers and shop frontage . Rosamund agreed to write and Jenny to type up.
- Voucher scheme The meeting to discuss had been moved to either the 9th or 16 April to discuss strategy with Andy Cole to verify specific date
- Xmas lights James had asked Chris to check the lights, this had been done and the paperwork was now up to date. Another circuit breaker was needed, as one was not enough. and should be done before next year. Electrician will undertake it will need to be checked and paid for.
Treasurers report
Subs now due letters to go out.
Balance of accounts Current at 1st April £541.00
Savings £3,227.08
Funday
- A meeting was held last week with the Twinning Association they are short of manpower and so will ask the young farmers to help out.
- Photographic Competition-Andy from Courtyard Antiques to run and Roger Bright to judge entry forms from Emily's and big boards are needed to pin photos up Rosettes for prizes Paul to obtain
- Bake a cake recipe for Bara Brith from Emily's Erica from Judges Lodging to judge
- Tug of War John Selly-Paul had sent posters out so far two teams entered Adults only A new Trophy to be awarded each year. 11 people in a team ladies welcome
- Whisky raffle Eddie Taylor .. Donations required. Mrs wood , Paul and the twinning Association offered.
- Ferret Racing Attraction run by owner of ferrets bets are put on and he collects the proceeds.
- Fire Service booked
- Maypole dancing Kate at present away but will be back for the fun day
- Car boot they asked if they could be moved as they had little custom last year. The cost of a table would be £5 It was agreed they would be moved a little closer.
- Dog Show organised by Barking Mad. . Dogs in the show would only be covered by insurance while they stayed in the designated area. Other wise the owners are liable Tape for showing rings required James to purchase.
- Tombola Ann and Jenny
- Football Dale /Ashley
- BBQ Paul and James and Colin in Car park/. They will be running two BBQ, as last year was very busy. Drinks need to be chilled a dustbin of ice or cold water suggested.
- Welly Wag John
- Raffle Pat and Elaine to obtain prizes.
- Cake stall more needed as last year they ran out cakes to Paul please.
- Skittles run by Twinning Association.
- Coconut Shy A new tarpaulin was needed as old one had holes . James to purchase one.
- Car Park marshals John Kendle
- Bins
- Toilets
- Chairs and tables Eddie to ask if we can borrow from Church again.
- Smashing bottles Pope
- Field Colin to ask council to mow field week before funday
- First Aiders will be Jenni and somebody from the football club
- Bouncy castle Jenny to manage.
- Marquee for traders and photo and cake competitions.
- 2 options 1 Mike Haynes at Norton ha two 10x20' £25 each donations to Norton church or 2 school £175reduced to £125 for one tent 20x40' which is harder to erect. Agree on cheaper option . help needed on day to erect. Nearer to time to see how many traders would like a stall to allocate places also barn would be used.
- Barn tidy up 27th April help needed.
- Display boards Ann has one so does Colin from Xmas .time
- Colin to make posters
- Signposts are not to be erected by road signs as local authority is tightening up as they are distracting to motorists. Tony said one could be put up at Broadheath.
- Balloons Agreed we would not use balloon man as to expensive to purchase our own self inflating balloons Elaine to run stall
- Tractors and vintage cars to be organised by James. and Eddie
- Novelty car washers to be booked by Colin
- Teddy raffle kit purchased
- Sweet jar Paul
Brownies and cubs also are doing a stall.
Donations for the raffle are needed to Elaine Miller please ring 01544 262738
Annual Dinner 12 May at The Radnorshire Arms Hotel numbers back by 7th please £15 per head (body free) Tony Sullivan Town Cryer is the speaker.
Car parking. Special meeting in June with Powys Council on 2nd Monday
AOB
Boy racers are starting again many people are complaining of loud exhausts and revving engines, loud music and screeching of wheels. A public meting is required with police and public. Also people should complain to police,.as more complaints would be more beneficial
Meeting closed at 9.40
Next meeting at The farmers Arms at 8pm June 2nd.