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THE TEAM
Editor & Founder Anita Jaynes Anita @ tbesw. co. uk
Editorial Support Ben Carey & Nick Batten Ben @ tbesw. co. uk Nick @ tbesw. co. uk
Design Juicy Designs www. juicy-designs. co. uk
Artwork Studio Creative Services www. studio-cs. co. uk
Printed by ESP Colour www. espcolour. co. uk
On the cover Front cover image by Jon Taylor- Bath Waiters’ Race
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Bath venues shine in VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
REGULARS
04 Business News
12 Positive Business
14 Finance
16 Property
28 People
32 Technology
36 Connect
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Canned Wine crowned Bath Dragons winner 2025
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FEATURES
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24 Screen Saviours: The Digital Detox Club
27 Britains Best Office Dog: Celebrating canine colleagues
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Morleys looks ahead to a Jolly future in Bath
PEOPLE
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21 Meet TBE Awards winner Nine Feet Tall
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KEY STATISTICS
Readership: 15,000 Our audience: 56 % business owner / director level 44 % partner, manager or senior executive
EDITOR’ S NOTE
Welcome to the Summer edition of TBE Bath & Somerset.
So far, 2025 has been a fantastic year for Bath, with a vibrant calendar of events that has lifted spirits, strengthened connections, and reinforced our sense of community. From the spirited Waiters’ Race( our cover story) to the thought-provoking Bath Digital Festival, the impactful TBE South West Charity Conference & Expo, and the exciting debut of the Bath Dragons competition, the city has been alive with energy and collaboration.
In this issue, we reflect on the highlights of the year so far and look ahead to what’ s still to come— including Leadership Dialogues, TBE Show, and TBE Awards.
Despite challenging market conditions,
Positivity, community and solidarity at TBE South West Charity Conference & Expo
there’ s plenty to be optimistic about. Bath venues have earned national recognition at the VisitEngland Awards, and new investment is flowing into the city. Don’ t miss our exclusive interview on page 11 with the CEO of Morleys Stores, who shares exciting plans to revitalise Bath’ s iconic Jolly’ s department store on Milsom Street.
Echoing recent data from the Office for National Statistics, which shows the South West leading the UK in employment rates, we’ ve seen a wave of key appointments and promotions across the region. Head to our‘ People’ section to meet the latest movers and shakers.
At TBE, we’ re gearing up for a busy summer as we plan our autumn magazines— marking 12 years since our
More news at: www. tbebathandsomerset. co. uk and www. tbeswindonandwilts. co. uk
TBE Awards: The competition is on!
launch in Wiltshire and nine years since expanding into Bath. We’ re also finalising details for TBE Show and encouraging entries for TBE Awards!
If you’ re looking to make meaningful connections before the summer break, join us at the TBE Big Breakfast at Cumberwell Park. I’ d love to see you there— come along, meet new people, and grow your business.
Here’ s to a brilliant summer!
Anita Jaynes, Founder E: anita @ tbesw. co. uk T: 01225 300043
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