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Frome Business Breakfast: David Warburton MP – Tourism and Business in Somerset

October 24, 2017
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LOCAL MP, David Warburton, will be returning to the Frome Business Breakfast next month to discuss tourism and business on Friday 3rd November at 7.00am at The Standerwick Suite.

At the event, the MP will address how we can build on the success that Somerset has experienced with its visitor economy and examine ways to increase momentum looking forward.

Elected as the Member of Parliament of Somerton and Frome in 2015, David Warburton MP is the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Music and the vice chair of the APPG for Small and Micro Businesses. He has also been a resident in the Mendip area for the past 11 years.

Organised by Frome Town Council, Frome and District Chamber of Commerce, and business manager Mairi Connelly, the Frome Business Breakfast events are open to all businesses and community enterprises and are a great opportunity to meet with other local organisations.

The event costs £10 per person, with the breakfast included in the price. Dietary options are available upon request, prior to the event.

Pre-booking is essential via the following link, http://buytickets.at/frometowncouncil/121558. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Charlie Orr at orrc@frometowncouncil. gov.uk for further information.

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