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Introducing Panattoni Park Avonmouth

Date: Thurs. November 23rd from 07:30 to 09:00.Host: PanattoniVenue: Panattoni Park Avonmouth, Severn Rd., Severn Beach. BS10 7SD Hosts Panattoni will introduce themselves, their recently completed 1.3 million sqft development named ‘Panattoni Park Avonmouth’, and why they have decided to invest £200 million in the local area. Panattoni will be on hand to answer your questions about their new development, the benefits to the local area and the opportunities the development presents to both prospective local and national occupiers. Please join us at November’s Business Breakfast and find out more Panattoni Park Avonmouth The agenda will include: An introduction to Panattoni An overview of Panattoni Park Avonmouth Why Panattoni has invested in the area Questions We’ll also: be joined by the M49J Link Road Project Manager for a project update discuss the collaborative initiative to improve bus services across the area present an update on the developing West of England Industrial Cluster and its supporting Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan Come along, join the discussion, and find out more.We look forward to seeing you on November 23rd Book your ticket here SevernNet Business Breakfast’s are an opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders. There’ll be an opportunity for everyone to introduce yourself and your business. A breakfast roll and hot drinks will be provided! Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements at timeof booking. About Panattoni Who are we?The world’s largest privately owned industrial developer. Panattoni is the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, having developed 575 million sq ft to date, with 53 offices across the globe.The Panattoni client list includes more than 2,500 international, national and regional companies, many of whom have completed multiple projects with Panattoni, a testament to our determination to always exceed our client expectations. Please note, we depend on our subscribing members to fund our work for you and the area. There is more information about Membership and a Membership Form here or you can join online here.
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Fuelling Our Tomorrow with Avon Lodge Truckstop … and others

Date: Thurs. Sept. 28th from 07:30 to 09:00.Host: Avon Lodge TruckstopVenue: Avon Lodge Cafe, Avon Lodge Truckstop, Third Way, Avonmouth. BS11 9YP Onroute Truckstop’s Avon Lodge invites you to join them for September’s Business Breakfast.We have an exciting programme lined up for you, including a ‘Build-a-Bap’ breakfast. You can choose from a number of fillings, together with  Lavazza coffee to help start your day.There’s also a bike clinic if you’d like a tune up; and local guest speakers! Please join us at September’s Business Breakfast and find out more … The agenda will include: Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology  – local manufacturer with a key to sustainability globally The Real Wrap Company – telling us about their rapid growth in Avonmouth Avon Lodge Truckstop and its important role in the area. It’s not just a Truckstop! Mabanaft, Onroute Truckstop’s parent; and their fuels innovation including ammonia and hydrogen We are delighted to welcome The Real Wrap Company and Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology who will be joining us to talk about their organisations, how they are evolving locally and supporting the local economy.We’ll also talk about the local challenges across Portbury Avonmouth Severnside (PAS) in providing sufficient and accessible lorry parking;  access to good quality catering facilities available to the workforce; and the need for more travel hubs supporting sustainable travel.There’ll also be an update on the progress of the bid to fund a Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan (LIDP) for a West of England Industrial Cluster with PAS as its hub; and Mabanaft, OneRoute Truckstop’s parent company, will be sharing the innovative work they are doing to decarbonise fuels for tomorrow, including around ammonia and hydrogen.And if you’d like to check in for the Bike Clinic – a free 30 minute safety check with minor repairs possible. (You’ll get a report card (bike ‘MOT’!) and maintenance tips) – you can book a slot here Come along, join the discussion, and find out more.We look forward to seeing you on September 28th Book your ticket here SevernNet Business Breakfast’s are an opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders. There’ll be an opportunity for everyone to introduce yourself and your business.A breakfast roll and hot drinks will be provided! Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements at time of booking
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Addressing inequality and enabling transformation together with Bristol North West Foodbank & St Andrew’s Church – Th. Jul 20th 07:30-09:00

Date: Thurs. July 20th from 07:30 to 09:00.Host: Bristol North West Foodbank & St Andrew’s ChurchVenue: St. Andrew’s Church,  Avonmouth Rd., Avonmouth. BS11 9EN Hosts Bristol North West Foodbank & St Andrew’s Church will provide insights into how inequalities, vulnerability and hardship are being supported through work in the community.Since launching the Bristol NW Foodbank charity in 2011, approximately 70,000 emergency food parcels have been provided to local people facing times of crisis: be it low income, unemployment, poor health, domestic violence, debt, homelessness, or food for families during school holidays.Each year about 400 Christmas hampers are given out alongside the normal food provision, which are often packed by volunteers from local businesses. Since 2017 the charity has been able to employ advice workers who have provided over 3000 advice sessions relating to benefits, housing, employment, family breakdown and so much more.The Foodbank launched another new dimension to it’s work in 2019, called HomeBank, which has provided additional help to 2500 people, everything from clothes, white goods, kitchenwares, small electrical items, curtains, tents, sleeping bags.All this is made possible by a fantastic team of about 110 volunteers, 16 staff, about 400 agencies, schools and charities who refer people for help, and a wide range of churches, schools, business, and individuals, who give financially to support the charity. Please join us at July’s Business Breakfast and find out more Revd. Andy Murray will show us around the Bristol North West Foodbank Social Justice Hub, including the Foodbank warehouse and Space4Makers;  and we’ll hear about the inspiring determination that got Space4Makers off the ground and operational. The agenda will include: an overview of how the partnership between the Bristol North West Foodbank and St. Andrew’s Church has evolved; the breadth of support provided across Portbury Avonmouth Severnside and beyond the development of Space4Makers what’s delivered and how we can all be part of the story. Come along, join the discussion, and find out more.We look forward to seeing you on July 20th Book your ticket here SevernNet Business Breakfast’s are an opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders. There’ll be an opportunity for everyone to introduce yourself and your business.A breakfast roll and hot drinks will be provided! Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements at time of booking.
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Decarbonising Portbury Avonmouth Severnside – June Business Breakfast – Th. Jun 22nd 07:30

Decarbonising Portbury Avonmouth Severnside supported by a collaborative Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan Date: Thurs. June 22nd from 07:30 to 09:00.Host: City Leap PartnershipVenue: Avonmouth Community Centre, 257 Avonmouth Rd., Avonmouth. BS11 9EN Hosts City Leap will share their objectives for decarbonising Bristol and the opportunities this presents for Portbury Avonmouth Severnside, leveraging the skills, expertise and energy from across the area. We’ll also introduce the exciting initiative to bid for funding to develop a collaborative Local Industrial Development Plan bringing together local partners including The Bristol Port Company, Western Gateway, Hydrogen South West, 7CO2, WECA, Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Councils with City Leap Partnership and SevernNet Come along and be here at the beginning of the discussions … we’ll be discussing opportunities and next steps and inviting you to get on board and help shape this transformative journey and opportunity for the area. Please join us at June’s Business Breakfast and find out more The agenda will include snapshots of the great work already being done and developed across Portbury Avonmouth Severnside … and the potential! If you’re seeking to decarbonise your business/development and/or have lessons, opportunities, services etc. to share please come along! We want to hear from you. The event is being held at, and catered by, Avonmouth Community Centre who have their own story to tell about retrofitting to improve energy efficiency! Come along, join the discussion, and find out more. We look forward to seeing you on June 22nd Book your ticket here SevernNet Business Breakfast’s are an opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders. There’ll be an opportunity for everyone to introduce yourself and your business. A breakfast roll and hot drinks will be provided! Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements at time of booking. About City Leap Partnership – Who are we? Bristol City Leap is a world first, game-changing approach towards decarbonisation at city-scale. The City Leap Energy Partnership is a twenty-year joint venture between Bristol City Council, Ameresco and Vattenfall Heat UK which will enable the delivery of over £1 billion of investment into Bristol’s energy system. Put simply, this means a transformative boost in the amount of renewable energy and decarbonised heat powering our city, which in turn means a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live, learn, work and play. During the first five years of the partnership, nearly £500 million will be invested in a range of large infrastructure projects including the significant expansion of Bristol’s award-winning Heat Network that provides local businesses and residents with access to reliable, affordable low carbon heat from sustainable sources. Solar panels and low carbon heating systems will be installed at local schools, the council’s social housing will be made more energy efficient to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, and substantial investment will go into community-owned renewable energy projects to help residents play a part in Bristol’s journey to carbon neutrality. About Avonmouth Community Centre – Who are we? Avonmouth Community Centre Association exists to champion Avonmouth as a great place to live and work. Through activities, meals, and our drop in coffee shop, residents can access support for their health and wellbeing, as well as companionship. By promoting Avonmouth Community in the wider city of Bristol, with Bristol City Council and collaborating with private enterprise in the Severnet Business community ACCA gives a voice to residents that feel forgotten and unheard. Our vision is to improve the environment for residents and foster a sense of identity amidst a diversifying community creating a gathering space that is hospitable, accessible and welcoming to all. Whatever age or stage of life, we believe together is better for addressing transport, housing, food poverty, isolation and health.  We host events and activities, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces that can be hired for meetings, parties, weddings, community events, public consultations and exhibitions. We are based in Avonmouth opposite Avonmouth Park., a minute away from Avonmouth Rail Station on the Severn Beach Line and easily accessible from central Bristol, the Portway (A4) and M5 J18. If you have any questions, or wish to find out about booking a room, just contact us or email the Centre Manager. Tel: 0117 982 7445. Email: info@avonmouthcca.org.uk.
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Regenerating Avonmouth and developing the future of the South West – Apr 27th 07:30-09:00

Date: Thurs. April 27th from 07:30 to 09:00.Host: St. Modwen LogisticsVenue: Bristol Port Safety and Training Centre, St. Andrew’s House, St. Andrew’s Rd, Avonmouth. BS11 9DQ HelloHosts St. Modwen Logistics will provide an update on regenerating the former Britannic Zinc site, now known as St. Modwen Park, Access 18, highlighting what they’ve achieved to date and their future plans for the 200-acre employment estate. They’ll also feature other development projects they’re delivering in the South West.Colleagues from St. Modwen Logistics will be on hand to answer your questions about the work to deliver a new vision for Avonmouth and 860,000 square feet of employment space in the region this year. Please join us at April’s Business Breakfast and find out more St. Modwen in the South WestThe agenda will include an introduction to St. Modwen and we’ll be learning more about: Access 18’s history and what has been delivered to date A new vision for Avonmouth, future plans for the estate St. Modwen Logistics South West Projects Why is employment space so important? Questions Come along, join the discussion, and find out more.We look forward to seeing you on April 27th. Book your ticket here SevernNet Business Breakfast’s are an opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders. There’ll be an opportunity for everyone to introduce yourself and your business.A breakfast roll and hot drinks will be provided! Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements at timeof booking. About St. ModwenWho are we?St. Modwen is an expert developer with a £1.41bn portfolio. Our 30-year heritage of developing complex sites has taught us to look at things differently and unlock potential where others can’t. Our substantial commercial development pipeline is focused primarily on industrial & logistics space, where we see long-term structural growth. With a strong track record of delivering value for our customers, occupiers, landowners and communities, we create new and sustainable solutions that benefit all those involved. Please note, we depend on our subscribing members to fund our work for you and the area. There is more information about Membership and a Membership Form here or you can join online here.
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Connecting low carbon energy in the South West – learn more from National grid at Feb’s Business Breakfast – Th. Feb. 23rd 07:30-09:00

Date: Thurs. February 23rd from 07:30 to 09:00.Host: National Grid – Hinkley Connection ProjectVenue: Bristol Port Safety and Training Centre, St. Andrew’s House, St. Andrew’s Rd, Avonmouth. BS11 9DQ  As you’re probably aware, National Grid is in the midst of pulling conductors – a process known as stringing – between the newly built lattice pylons that take the Hinkley Connection through Bristol Port land, over the River Avon, through Avonmouth and into Crooks Marsh to connect with Seabank substation. This is just one part of the important Hinkley Connection project which features new innovations including the methodology for installing the conductors in Avonmouth and the new T-pylons along the route. Please join us to find out more Hosts National Grid will share an update on their work on the Hinkley Connection Project, with a focus on construction activities in and around Avonmouth, progress to date and what’s to come.   Engineers from both National Grid and principal contractors, Balfour Beatty will be on hand to answer your questions about the work to connect 6 million homes and businesses to homegrown, low carbon energy. Come along and introduce yourself We look forward to seeing you on Thursday morning, 23rd February Book your place today SevernNet Business Breakfast’s are an opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders. There’ll be an opportunity for everyone to introduce yourself and your business. A breakfast roll and hot drinks will be provided! Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements at time of booking. Please note, we depend on our subscribing members to fund our work for you and the area. There is more information about Membership and a Membership Form here or you can join online here.
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Join us with the Bristol Zoological Society at January’s Business Breakfast as we learn how together we can help Save Wildlife

Date: Thurs. Jan 26th from 07:30 to 09:00.Host: Bristol Zoological SocietyVenue: Hollywood Mansion House, Hollywood Estate, Hollywood Lane, BS10 7TW Bristol Zoological Society (BZS) looks forward to welcoming you to Hollywood Mansion House, their new HQ, on the Hollywood Estate, located on the outskirts of Severnside by Cribbs Causeway.We’ll be joined by Mike Coe (Commercial Director) and Bethany Gallichan (Head of Development) who’ll be bringing you their insights and expertise in delivering the next stage in the Societies journey to delivering its mission. Please join us to find out more 2023 is set to be an incredibly exciting year as we evolve our Wild Place Project site, introduce new species, share our charities strategy and deliver a full programme of public engagement and fundraising events. We’re looking forward to sharing some of our plans with you and exploring new business partnership opportunities. Come along and introduce yourself Hollywood Mansion House is located at our Wild Place Project site, but please use the address provided as it has its own entrance and car park. Members won’t have access to Wild Place Project on the day, but we’d love to invite you for a complimentary follow up visit. Please speak to a member of the BZS team during the event. We look forward to seeing you at Hollywood Mansion House on Thursday morning, 26th January. Book your place today. Limited places available! SevernNet Business Breakfast’s are an opportunity to meet and collaborate with local businesses and stakeholders. There’ll be an opportunity for everyone to introduce yourself and your business.A continental breakfast of pastries, fruit and hot drinks will be provided! Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements at time of booking.
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Nisbets hosting Business Breakfast on 24th Nov

We’re delighted that Nisbets is hosting November’s Business Breakfast at their National Catering Equipment Centre in Avonmouth. Join us for November’s Business Breakfast! Thurs. Nov. 24th from 07:30 to 09:00  Venue: National Catering Equipment Centre Hosted by: Nisbets Book your ticket now using the ‘Register’ button below. We look forward to seeing you. Register for November’s Business Breakfast here
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Join us at July’s Business Breakfast featuring the 5G logistics trials and Severnside Masterplan

Date and Time: Th. July 21st – 07:30-09:00Host: The Bristol Port CompanyWhere: The Bristol Port Safety & Training Centre, St. Andrew’s House, St. Andrew’s Rd., Avonmouth. BS11 9DQ Please join us to hear about the 5G logistics trials that took place at the Port and locally in May, including improvements to the lights at the junction of St. Andrew’s Rd and Kings Weston Lane; and a presentation and a chance to discuss the Vision for Severnside being developed by S. Glos. Council with communities of interest. Book here to come along and join us on the 21st