Member Offers
Kids dine free for Afternoon Tea during Easter School Holidays
Expires: 21/04/2025
Special meeting offer for Hampshire chamber members
New Restaurant Menu in The Conservatory at Audleys Wood Hotel – 3 courses for £36
Enjoy a three course meal at Audleys wood hotel for £36 per person from our new set menu. Available every evening from 6.30pm until 9pm.
Our Conservatory Restaurant is a bright, light and elegant restaurant in Basingstoke with an impressive vaulted ceiling and views that stretch out onto the grounds.
Win a luxury stay at The Solent Hotel and Spa worth over £600
You could be the lucky winner of a stay at the newly refurbished Solent Hotel and Spa in Whiteley.
Your prize will include a one-night stay for two sharing a signature room, access to their spa and brand-new thermal experiences, a delicious breakfast and £35 per person to spend towards dinner. Plus, a bottle of champagne for your room!
Expires: 31/05/2025
A new era of rewards is about to take off!
£100.00 Amazon Voucher Giveaway and a months free service.
The greatest gift anyone can give us is a referral to your friends. Referrals help us keep costs down so we can pass the savings to our clients.
If your friend ends up becoming a client – we’ll gift them their free first month of service (for being a friend of yours) AND we’ll gift you a £100 Amazon Gift Voucher.
DDR LITE
£25.00 per person
Available Mondays and Fridays, minimum numbers 6, subject to availability.
£100 OFF Any Size Stand Package at B2B Expos
Free commercial cleaning site audit for your premises!
We are offering all chamber members a completely free site audit for their premises!
Easter Sunday Lunch
Date: 20/04/2025
Venue: The Solent Hotel and Spa
Comedy Evening Featuring DISCO BINGO
Date: 25/04/2025 19:00 – 00:30
Venue: The Solent Hotel and Spa
Basingstoke Business Expo
Date: 30/04/2025 10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Apollo Hotel
Business-Focused Cyber Event 2025
Date: 01/05/2025 09:30 – 13:00
Venue: Kings Conference Centre, Upper Northam Road Hedge End SO30 4BZ
Join the Police and Crime Commissioner at the Kings Conference Centre for this event designed to help businesses protect themselves against cyber-crime.
Hear advice on crime prevention and discover the support available to your business if you or someone you know falls victim to cyber-crime.
Motiv8 Charity Golf Day
Date: 14/05/2025 08:30 – 16:30
Venue: Boundary Lakes Golf Course, Utilita Bowl, Botley Rd, West End, Southampton SO30 3XH
Murder Mystery
Date: 16/05/2025 19:00 – 22:30
Venue: Highfield Park, Church Lane, Heckfield, Hampshire, RG27 0LG
Can you detect a good night out? It would be criminal to let this one get away!
Enjoy a fun-filled murder mystery event packed full with hysterical humour and a murder mystery to solve at Highfield Park.
Exhibit like a Pro!
Date: 21/05/2025 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: MS Teams event
Welcome to our online event where you’ll learn how to showcase your company and work at business expo events like a pro!
Southampton Business Expo
Date: 22/05/2025 10:00 – 14:00
Venue: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton Football Club
Skydive for Charity
Date: 24/05/2025
PIZZA & MILKSHAKE WORKSHOP
Date: 31/05/2025 11:00 – 12:30
Venue: The Solent Hotel and Spa
Seawork – European commercial marine and workboat exhibition
Date: 10/06/2025 09:30 – 16:00
Venue: Mayflower Park, Southampton, UK
The Wedding Party Comedy Dinner Show
Date: 20/06/2025 19:00 – 23:30
Venue: Highfield Park, Church Lane, Heckfield, Hampshire, RG27 0LG
The Wedding Party – a hilarious immersive comedy dining experience.
Everyone loves a wedding. Everyone loves dressing up. Everyone loves a Wedding reception. But imagine the worst wedding reception you’ve ever been to!
Member News
Shaw Gibbs honoured with the DFK International EMEA firm of the year award
Shaw Gibbs has been honoured with the DFK EMEA Firm of the Year award at the DFK EMEA conference held in Lisbon, Portugal.
The DFK EMEA Firm of the Year is awarded annually to the firm that demonstrates outstanding achievements and contributions to the EMEA region.
Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK
Expanding its portfolio of decking products and services, Ancasta Yachts Services has partnered with Flexiteek International’s UK distributor Advanced Marine Decking (Flexiteek UK) to become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast for yachts 35-75ft.
This new partnership will see Flexiteek UK supply and support Ancasta Yacht Services’ expert craftsmen with its full range of synthetic teak decking products, including the new Flexiteek 3 range of colours.
Group Operations Director awarded Gold Pin for services to Volkswagen
Michael Gunner, Group Operations Director at Breeze Motor Group, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Pin at the annual Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Performance Awards.
Awarded by Volkswagen AG, the coveted Gold Pin was first presented in 1967, to recognise the exceptional contribution that individuals make across the entire business.
This year’s presentation ceremony was held in Athens, hosted by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Brand Director Cian O’Brien, and Rob Holdcroft, Head of Network Sales, with Michael one of only three UK VWCV representatives to receive the accolade.
The regional airline provider will create local job opportunities as part its growth strategy
Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, has announced today (Tuesday 4th March) that it is opening its tenth base at Southampton Airport, generating new jobs, specifically for pilots, cabin crew and engineers from the local area, and offering new flight connections to and from this strategically important and prosperous region.
Give Together, Give Local: HIWCF’s new campaign to strengthen communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
This initiative comes at a crucial time, as many local organisations continue to face significant challenges in meeting the growing needs of their communities. It provides a perfect opportunity for people who want to give a significant donation to support their local community but may not be ready or able to set up their own Fund yet.
Shaw Gibbs announces the appointment of Chris Wharton as Outsourcing Partner
National Minimum Wage increases could lead to salary exchange risks
Businesses need to be aware of the forthcoming increases to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates, as they may mean adjustments are required for some employees.
From 1 April 2025, the National Living Wage (NLW) rate – applicable to employees aged 21 and over – will rise by 6.7%, from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour, with higher percentage increases to the lower age-related National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates.
Azets UK makes raft of mid-year promotions
We are pleased to announce 122 mid-year promotions at all levels in our UK business, including ten new Partners and Directors.
Notably, 60% of these senior promotions have been awarded to women, reflecting progress in improving gender representation in leadership roles within the firm.
Partner Noel Hankinson has been promoted to Regional Managing Partner (RMP) for the North West region, while Joshua Vincent becomes Partner in Accounting & Business Advisory Services (ABAS).
Future-proof your business growth & career with our skills bootcamps
Nominations Open for Test Valley Business Awards 2025
Spotlight on Young Talent and Sustainable Innovation
The Test Valley Business Awards are back for another year, and nominations are now open for two of the most inspiring categories: the Young Business Person Award, proudly sponsored by Stannah, and the Sustainability Award, sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council.