	Introduction		Member Directory		Contact Details
	Becoming a member		Projects		Next Meeting

Introduction

The Association enjoys a membership of 118 from the trades, professions and retailers of the town. Formed in 1983, it aims to improve and promote the trading and commercial interest of the Parish of Somerton, and to create and foster goodwill and friendship among business and trading people of the town. Membership is open to all business concerns, whether sole, partnership or company, having premises within the Parish of Somerton. New members are always welcome for their ideas and input to help swell our 'lobby' in matters affecting the business community; they should contact Ian Laker. There are monthly meetings to the Committee, to which all members are welcome, and from time to time visiting speakers are invited. The Association has a committee member appointed to monitor activities of the Town Council and also the District Council. Anyone interested in the work of the Association or wishing to raise a matter with the Association should contact Mr Jerry Rees.

Annually, the Association undertakes a special project aimed at the betterment of the business community. The Somerton Shops and Services Directory for 2009/2010 has now been produced and delivered to over 11,200 addresses in the local area. In February 2007 an updated version of the tourist leaflet was published and 92,000 copies were printed and in May 2009 a further revised version was printed 50,000 copies. This also made possible due to support from The Somerton Town Council, Somerton Tourism and Heritage Partnership and South Somerset District Council Area Development Group North

The Association also sponsors various activities, including the town's very successful Christmas decorations and sponsoring event(s) in the Somerton Summer Arts Festival, which takes place in July each year.

The Association has a notice board situated in the Brunel Shopping Precinct. In it you will find an up to date members listing under their appropriate business headings with a street map giving their location. Any business in the Somerton area wanting to become a member please contact Ian Laker on 01458 273452 who will be most willing to give you further information.

SOMERTON BUSINESS & TRADE DIRECTORY 2009 - 2010

The Association has produced the 11th edition of the Somerton Business & Trade Directory 2009/2010 printed in full colour.

The 2009/2010 edition was distributed in January 2009. This was delivered to over 11,200 addresses by the Royal Mail door to door delivery service who guarantee delivery to every letter box in the postal areas TA10, TA11 and TA12, which includes Somerton, Langport, Martock and surrounding villages.

Members of the Association receive a FREE line entry under there chosen category heading, ie Accountants, Bed and Breakfast, Builders, etc. with their address, phone number, E-Mail address and website address if required.