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Hampshire Coming Together – August 2026

Member Offers

Free standard installation when you sign up to toob business broadband

Is your broadband letting you and your customers down? 

Your business and its customers deserve the fastest and most reliable broadband. With toob’s full-fibre network, your business will benefit from download speeds 12x faster and upload speeds 48x faster than the UK average with no slowdown at peak time.

Expires: 31/08/2026

Summer Meetings Offer : Central Portsmouth Location

Business Day Delegate Package in a venue with a MISSION. At The Royal Maritime Hotel, your event does more than bring people together. It helps us fund charitable work in the community. Enjoy modern facilities, superb catering, and an unbeatable historic location all with a powerful purpose.

  • Arrival tea/coffee with Mini Danish pastries
  • Mid-morning refreshment break
  • Buffet lunch with fruit juice
  • Afternoon tea/coffee with biscuits
  • Meeting room hire with AV equipment
  • High-speed Wi-Fi access
  • Delegate stationery

Expires: 04/09/2026

Longdown Vineyard award winning sparkling wines – 20% discount for Chamber members

Longdown vineyard was launched in June 2025 by Louise and Mark Papworth. It is based in Twyford, Winchester. We released our first wines – 2022 vintage English Sparkling White and Rosé and won the respected IEWA awards.

Expires: 15/09/2026

Free 30-minute AI adoption conversation for Hampshire Chamber members

As a new member of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, I’m offering a limited number of free 30-minute one-to-one conversations for fellow Chamber members.

These are for business owners and leaders who are starting to think about AI, already using tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot, or wondering what a sensible next step might look like.

No jargon, no technical demo, and no hard sell. Just a practical conversation about where AI may help, what to avoid, and how to approach it in a way that makes sense for your business.

Expires: 18/09/2026

Introductory meeting offer for members for up to 10 guests

  • A main meeting room
  • TV screen and flipchart
  • FREE internet access for all delegates for the duration of their stay
  • Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack
  • Flexible lunch to choose from (your choice of dining venue)
  • Dedicated Event Manager on the day
  • Free Parking

Expires: 30/12/2026

Discounted rates on AI Assistant

Turn more of your website visitors into booked enquiries, without increasing your ad spend.

One2create’s AI Website Assistant responds instantly, 24/7, helping capture, qualify and book enquiries while your team focuses on running the business.

From answering common questions to booking calls directly into your diary, it works around the clock, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Real result: one client booked 10 qualified appointments in their first 7 days from existing website traffic alone.

Expires: 31/12/2026

Member Events

Rowans Hospice Golf Day
Date: 09/09/2026 07:30 – 13:00
Venue: East Horton Golf Club, SO50 7EA

Join us for a friendly morning of golfing competition, and the opportunity to meet and connect with new business contacts.

Places for the event include breakfast roll, tea, coffee, and delicious lunch. There will be opportunity to purchase refreshments throughout the day.

Meet the CEO
Date: 10/09/2026 08:00 – 10:00
Venue: Axis Conference Centre, University Southampton Science Park

Gain a unique insight into what it takes to lead one of the region’s best-loved cultural institutions – and how your business can navigate an ever-evolving landscape.

The morning will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Mayflower Theatre’s journey, including its recent achievement of Theatre Green Book Intermediate Level – a landmark step in the venue’s commitment to sustainability – and the theatre’s £12.7 million building development, further supporting the venue’s ambition to reduce its carbon footprint and reach net-zero.

Hampshire Air Festival Business Networking
Date:
11/09/2026 10:30 – 14:30
Venue:
Thruxton Aerodrome, Near Andover, SP11 8PN

Hampshire Air Festival Business Networking – in Partnership with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival Business Networking Event in Partnership with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. Meet, connect, and do business in a setting that breaks away from the usual – surrounded by aircraft, industry, and opportunity.

This is networking with a difference.

Taking place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Friday 11 September, join members from Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Omni Business Development Network and Total Business Network, alongside other professionals, in a setting that breaks away from the usual format of business networking; a behind the scenes airshow environment.

Half price tickets for the New Forest Marathon, run for Maggie’s
Date: 13/09/2026 08:30 – 12:00
Venue: New Park Showground, Brockenhurst

Run the New Forest Marathon for Maggie’s Southampton and get your race entry HALF PRICE!

Take on an unforgettable challenge and support local people with cancer

This year is likely to be the hardest we have ever faced financially. The cost of living and ongoing economic uncertainties mean donations are falling while more people than ever are turning to Maggie’s for support. We desperately need help to continue supporting people living with cancer and their families and friends.

Cash for Kids Interactive Darts Networking Event
Date: 16/09/2026 16:30 – 18:30
Venue: Village Hotel Eastleigh, Bournemouth Road Chandler’s Ford Eastleigh SO53 3YJ GB

Holly Hornby & Lisa Congdon would like to invite you to a relaxed and friendly morning of conversation, connections and community

Whether you’re:

– Running a large organisation

– A small business owner or sole trader

– Retired but still enjoy staying connected

– Between roles and exploring new opportunities

– Or simply passionate about supporting your local community

…then this event is for you!

 

Borneo – The secret war : Lecture by General Peter Duffell KCB CBE MC
Date: 18/09/2026 17:30 – 21:30
Venue: The Gurkha Museum, Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, SO22 8TP

You are warmly invited to join us at the newly refurbished home of Gurkha heritage on Friday 18 September 2026 for an important illustrated presentation recounting the story of a complex and largely secret campaign known as Confrontation – operations in which the Gurkha rifleman played a significant and courageous role.

Walk on Lego for Cash for Kids South Coast, West Sussex & Salisbury
Date: 25/09/2026 17:00 – 19:00
Venue: Solent Hotel & Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ

Take on a fun, colourful and unforgettable challenge by joining the Cash for Kids South Coast, West Sussex & Salisbury Lego Walk!

Participants will walk barefoot across thousands of Lego bricks in a safe, professionally managed environment, all while raising vital funds for the local children who need it most.

Shining Stars Walk
Dates: 26/09/2026 19:00 – 22:30
Venue: HMS Temeraire

Bigger. Brighter. Unmissable! Rowans Hospice’s Shining Stars Walk Returns for an Unforgettable Night of Remembrance, Community and Fundraising

Rowans Hospice is inviting people from across the local community to come together for the return of its much-loved Shining Stars Walk in 2026. Whether walking in memory of a loved one, supporting local hospice care, or simply enjoying a unique evening with family and friends, participants can look forward to a spectacular night of reflection, celebration and community spirit.

Member News

Southampton Airport set for busiest summer as passenger demand rises

Southampton Airport is preparing for a busy summer season, with passenger numbers expected to increase by nearly 10% compared with last year.

Between June and the end of August, an estimated 147,000 passengers are forecast to depart from the airport, representing a 9.8% increase on summer 2025 and reflecting continued demand for both domestic and international travel.

 

Accountants and Business Advisers Moore (South) Announce Promotion of Dean Pullen to Associate

Moore (South) Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers is delighted to announce the promotion of Dean Pullen to Associate, effective 1 August 2026.

Dean joined the firm’s Southampton office in November 2025, bringing extensive experience from a mid-tier accountancy and business advisory practice in Christchurch. His appointment strengthened Moore South’s audit offering while providing valuable support to audit teams across the wider firm.

Paris Smith marks Peter Taylor’s retirement after 35 years

Long-serving leader is succeeded as Senior Partner by Property Partner Stuart Allen

Paris Smith is celebrating the remarkable career of Peter Taylor as he retires from the firm after 35 years of dedicated service, leadership and contribution to the business community across Hampshire and the wider region.

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