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 new contacts, practical insights and a stronger sense of community.
The format remains deliberately straightforward and welcoming. Guests arrive to a full cooked breakfast, tea and coffee, and an informal atmosphere that encourages genuine conversation rather than forced networking. The setting at Dainton Park Golf Club offers a relaxed, professional environment just a short drive from Newton Abbot, making it easy for people from across Teignbridge and the surrounding area to attend before the working day begins in earnest.
What made the July event particularly memorable was the involvement of the Chamber’s Charity of the Year, Animals in Distress (Torbay and Westcountry). Representatives from the local animal welfare charity joined the breakfast to share the work they do rescuing, caring for and rehoming cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs across South Devon. Attendees heard about the practical challenges the charity faces, the volume of animals they support, and the many ways local businesses and individuals can help, from fundraising and donations to volunteering and corporate partnerships.
This focus on a local cause added purpose to the morning. Networking is valuable in its own right, but combining it with the chance to support a charity that is deeply rooted in the community gave the July breakfast an extra layer of meaning. Many participants left not only with new business connections but also with ideas about how their own companies could get involved with Animals in Distress throughout the year.
The Chamber’s breakfast series has become a reliable fixture for good reason. Held on the last Thursday of most months, the events rotate between venues such as Dainton Park Golf Club and Newton Abbot Racecourse, keeping the experience fresh while maintaining the same core ingredients: good food, useful conversation and a cross-section of local businesses. Whether you are looking for suppliers, collaborators, recruitment leads, peer advice or simply a clearer picture of what is happening in the Newton Abbot business community, these mornings consistently deliver.
Membership of the Chamber amplifies the benefit. Beyond the breakfasts, members gain a collective voice on local issues, access to a growing network of fellow businesses, and the knowledge that they are supporting an organisation focused on the long-term prosperity of Newton Abbot and Teignbridge. The Executive Committee continues to develop the programme, with additional informal options such as “Coffee with the Chamber” sessions now running alongside the main breakfast events.
If you missed the July breakfast, the next opportunities are already on the calendar. The Chamber regularly promotes upcoming dates via its website, Facebook page, LinkedIn and X account, along with Eventbrite links for easy booking. Tickets are modestly priced, with member discounts available, and early booking is recommended as numbers are limited to keep the atmosphere conversational.
For anyone who has been meaning to reconnect with the local business community, explore new partnerships or simply start the day with useful conversations and a proper breakfast, the Chamber’s monthly events remain one of the most straightforward and effective ways to do so. The July session with Animals in Distress showed once again that these gatherings are about more than networking, they are about building a stronger, more supportive business community in Newton Abbot.
Check the latest dates and book your place at https://newtonabbotchamber.co.uk/, or follow the Chamber on Facebook, LinkedIn and X for updates and photos from recent events.