Banbridge Chamber of Commerce

25/11/2025

Get ready for a magical evening in Banbridge as the town comes alive with Christmas cheer!

Join us Friday 28th November, 6 PM – 9 PM for a festive night packed with local flavour, family fun, and a sparkling switch-on moment you won’t want to miss.

Here’s what to look forward to:
🎅 A special visit from Santa Claus
🛍️ Local traders & artisan stalls filled with gifts, crafts, and festive treats
🍔 Hot food, goodies & your favourite local eateries
🛒 Local shops open on the night – perfect for picking up Christmas gifts
🚗 FREE car parking throughout the event

To help everyone plan their journey, please note the temporary road closures in place during the event.

Let’s come together, support our brilliant local businesses, and kick off the festive season in style.
See you in Banbridge on Friday! 🎄

18/11/2025

Reminder - tonight’s FREE workshop!! 🙌🏼

Social Media Strategy for Small Businesses
🗓 Tuesday 18 November
🕠 5:30-6:30pm
📍 Banbridge Town Hall
Learn how to make social media work harder for your business — from choosing the right platforms to creating content that connects and converts.

🎤 Delivered by Brand & Marketing Specialist, Lauren Toal
🎟 Tickets are free but spaces are limited!

👉 Register now via Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-media-strategy-for-small-businesses-tickets-1856857273089

05/11/2025

Applications are open!

Eligible groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector can apply now for financial assistance (for the period 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027). Applications close on Friday 28 November at 12 noon.

We have a range of information sessions and drop-in sessions planned:

• Brownlow Community Hub - Tuesday 4 November, 6.30pm – 9.00pm.

• The Old Town Hall, Scarva Street, Banbridge - Thursday 6 November, 6:30pm – 9.00pm.

• Palace Stables, Armagh (Hayloft) - Tuesday 11 November, 6.30pm – 9.00pm

An online information session will take place on Wednesday 5 November, 3.00pm – 4.00pm.

To register for any of these sessions please email: fap@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Find out more 👉 https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/fundingabc/

03/11/2025

Give the Gift of Banbridge! 🎁

The Shop ABC Gift Card is your key to experiencing the best of Banbridge businesses! Whether in your pocket or digital wallet on your phone, it can be used at local retailers, restaurants, cafés, salons, hotels, and more.

Best of all, every card spends locally, helping to support our shops just like The Dresser Boutique. 💳

The Shop ABC Gift Card is now accepted in over 180 businesses across the borough, and that number is growing!

So whatever the occasion, give the gift of unbeatable local choice — support Banbridge and enjoy everything our town has to offer.

Purchase here, or in store at select providers: https://townandcitygiftcards.com/product/shop-abc-gift-card/

23/10/2025

FREE Workshops for Banbridge Businesses! 🙌

Banbridge Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council is delighted to offer two free workshops to help local businesses boost their brand and online presence ✨

Workshop 1: Social Media Strategy for Small Businesses
🗓 Tuesday 18 November| 🕠 5:30-6:30pm
📍 Banbridge Town Hall
Learn how to make social media work harder for your business — from choosing the right platforms to creating content that connects and converts.

Workshop 2: Personal Branding – Selling Yourself to Sell Your Business
🗓 Wednesday 3 December | 🕙 10:00–11:00am
📍 Banbridge Town Hall
Discover how to build a personal brand that sets you apart, strengthens trust, and helps your business grow.

🎤 Both sessions are delivered by Brand & Marketing Specialist, Lauren Toal
🎟 Tickets are free but spaces are limited!

👉 Register now via Eventbrite

Workshop 1: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-media-strategy-for-small-businesses-tickets-1856857273089

Workshop 2: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/personal-branding-selling-yourself-to-sell-your-business-tickets-1857021785149?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/09/2025

£10 pizzas 🍕
Every Tuesday & Wednesday evening at The Vault
To book your table visit thevaultpizza.com

05/06/2025

Buskfest and the artisan market are confirmed for Saturday 14th June. It's always an amazing day one the Chamber has sought to preserve. Be sure to come down and support one of the keystone events of calender that is truly unique to Banbridge.

19/03/2025

14/02/2025

We are almost half way through our FREE Town Centre workshops! And it's been fun so far! Tomorrow morning we have:

Cross Border Trade Workshop

📅 11th February 2025
⏰ 8:30am – 9:30am
📍 The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh

This workshop will equip retailers with the knowledge and tools to expand their businesses beyond local borders. 🌍✨ The focus is on both in-store and online retail growth, helping businesses explore cross-border trade and export opportunities, specifically for Northern Ireland based retailers.

This workshop will be delivered by Lauren Toal Brand & Marketing and Tommy Bogle of 7 Summits Consultancy.

What we will cover:
– 🎯 Target Audience & Route to Market
– 💰 Cost Considerations & Regulations
– 🌟 Building a Cross Border brand presence

Reserve Your Spot Now! 🔗https://shorturl.at/mDuP6


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30/11/2024

What a night!

28/11/2024

The Elves are coming back to the shelves of Banbridge homes very soon no doubt, but they have already arrived at Windsor Home Bakery

Naughty Elf Treat Boxes now available in-store £4.95 each

**Thats the preorders closed for the Elf Boxes, we have a batch ready in our Banbbidge Shop for Friday moring call in, when they are gone the are gone!**

27/11/2024

Join us All for a fantastic Evening of fun & Entertaiment when Santa comes to town for the Light Switch on this Friday Evening from 5PM . The Twilight market will be under the Cut & we are giving away £1000 in vouchers to spend in the Town if you can find the Letters CHRISTMAS in the shop windows !