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Arrowsmiths - Xmas Window Competition
16/01/2012 - The Chamber is proud to announce that the winners of Xmas Window Competition 2011 was Arrowsmiths, York Street, Broadstairs.
Next Chamber Event
Mad March Hare Quiz
16/03/2012 - Our next Quiz will be the Mad March Hare Quiz on Friday 16th March, at Crampton Tower. Tickets £5 including nibbles.
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Our Achievements
In the last two decades the Broadstairs & St. Peter's Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in the following:
- Raising funds for the installation of CCTV in the town ensuring a safe enviroment for locals and visitors.
- Instrumental in starting the hanging basket scheme.
- Contributing to funding towards the Decorative lighting and campaigning for further enhancement.
- Supplying, financing and erecting street bunting.
- Campaigning to reinstate the Viking Bay Lift.
- Introduction of the Dickensian Christmas Weekend, in conjunction with the Dickens Society and Hoteliers (Now BTLA).
- Running regular seminars for members.
- Negotiating with the District Council in an attempt to keep car parking fees to a reasonable level.
- Running a customer car parking refund scheme.
- Monitoring the effects on Broadstairs of Westwood area retail development.
- In 1994 and 2004 the Water Gala was saved by the Chamber instigating a rescue committee to run the event. Members also supported the very successful 2000 Gala with the return of the Red Arrows after an 18 year absence.
- Supporting the Town's events with financial assitance.
- Consultation on the traffic calming measures in the lower High Street,Victoria parade and Albion Street.
- Running an annual Best Dressed Christmas window competition.
- Promoting the town at Christmas to encourage shopping in the town.
- The Chamber is represented on the Town Forum,BTLA, Thanet Licensing Forum, Police Liaison committee and Thanet Safe Radio as well as PACT and various other town groups.
- Negotiating with Kent Highways to ensure major roadworks in the town are avoided at peak times and traffic management is fully discussed with it's members.
- Monitoring the location of brown tourist signs.
- Keeping members informed on changes to legislation which effect the public and traders.
- Formation of the very succesful Millenium Committee which through various schemes celebrated the year 2000 with several projects.
- Establishing the popular November 5th Fireworks Night as a local family entertainment night.
- Supporting the introduction of local radio in Thanet.
- Working with sister Town Partnerships and traders groups.
- Running Social events for residents and traders.
- Supporting local education establishments.
Viking Bay
Temple's Wet Fish
Boating in the bay
Balmoral Gardens