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Many members will be aware that Teignbridge District Council is seeking to dispose of Forde House, Newton Abbot’s most significant Grade I listed building.  The Newton Abbot and District Civic Society (NADCS) believes that this important historic asset should remain at the heart of the community and has therefore expressed an interest in acquiring the […]

Individual business owners in Newton Abbot and the wider Teignbridge area often face the same everyday challenges. Planning decisions, infrastructure issues, skills shortages and the need for better local visibility rarely affect just one firm. When each owner tries to tackle these issues alone the impact is limited. The picture changes when local businesses choose

Position Type: Volunteer / Executive Committee Member Time Commitment: Flexible (approx. 3–5 hours per month, plus attendance at key events) Location: Newton Abbot & surrounding area About the Role As the Newton Abbot Chamber of Commerce continues to grow, we are expanding our calendar of events to better serve our members and the local business

Volunteer President We are looking for a new President With a big thanks to David Austin who has held this position for many year, he is focusing more time on other interest with Austins and the town – we now have this vacancy to help us keep pushing the chamber forward whilst remaining current and expressing

If you were wondering whether the Newton Abbot Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast networking events deliver real value, the July gathering provided a clear answer. On Thursday 30 July 2026, local business owners, managers and professionals gathered at Dainton Park Golf Club in Ipplepen for the Chamber’s regular 8:00am–10:00am breakfast networking session and left with

The Newton Abbot Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its first Summer Evening Drinks event of the year, welcoming members and guests to the beautiful terrace at Newton Abbot Racecourse for an evening of networking, conversation and community. With glorious sunshine providing the perfect backdrop, the event attracted an excellent turnout of local business owners, entrepreneurs

The Newton Abbot Chamber of Commerce June 2026 Breakfast Event once again proved to be a valuable gathering for local businesses seeking connection, insights, and collaboration opportunities. Held at a popular local venue, the morning brought together members from diverse sectors including manufacturing, services, retail, and professional firms for networking and informative discussions. Attendees enjoyed

Another fantastic monthly business breakfast hosted by Newton Abbot Chamber of Commerce took place on Thursday 30th April at the prestigious Newton Abbot Racecourse. The event attracted a strong turnout of local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals eager to network, share insights, and build valuable connections in a vibrant morning setting. The atmosphere was energising

What a fantastic breakfast networking event last week in partnership with Rotary Newton Abbot at Newton Abbot Racecourse It was brilliant to see so many members and guests in the room, building new connections and strengthening existing ones. A big thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Hilton Ames Chauffeurs, who showcased one of their stunning

Yesterday we held our first event of the year, and it was a brilliant morning of connection, inspiration, and community. We were delighted to welcome Bow, Sophie and David from Exeter City Women’s Team, who delivered an inspiring and engaging talk. It was fascinating to hear about their journeys, teamwork, and determination – they were