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Welcome to the Winchcombe Business Forum

The Forum is an independent not-for-profit business association serving businesses in Winchcombe and District. Our main aims are:

  • The promotion and protection of business
  • The collection and dissemination of information to members
  • To represent members views to local government
  • To encourage and support local good causes

We do also have the following member benefits:

  • A newsletter providing information on events and updates for Winchcombe and the surrounding area
  • Discounted tickets for Forum lunches and seminars
  • A free entry on this website

We have a steering committee that meets regularly to discuss any issues that may affect business in Winchcombe. If you are interested in supporting business and the community then join us now. As a member you will receive invitations to social and business events. Membership is only £25 per year.

Who’s who?

Chairman: Roger Paine, tel: 01242 602798 or 07973 923089

Membership: Vince Royle, tel: 01242 604654

Treasurer: Barbara Heard, tel: 01242 609303


The Forum has campaigned successfully for:

  • Lloyds TSB to keep the Winchcombe branch open every weekday
  • Free parking to be reinstated in Back Lane Car Park in 1998
  • Free parking to be retained in Back Lane Car Park in 2004 (Sadly we finally lost this fight in 2007.)

Other activities and achievements have included:

  • Raising funds for local good causes
  • Organising the annual Christmas late night shopping (Part of an ongoing process first started many years ago.)
  • Setting up and running the winchcombe.co.uk website (Members can advertise their business here for free.)
  • Representation and consultation with local official bodies including Town, Borough and County Councils
  • Organising Christmas trees and lights
  • Assisted in the production of the Winchcombe Business Directory
  • Organised and printed the Winchcombe guide
  • Helped to establish the Winchcombe Farmers Market
  • Helped design the 'Winchcombe a living Cotswold Town' leaflet
  • Promoting local activities to local press

Regular events have included:

  • Christmas Charity Ball – a fun event that raises money for local good causes – use this as your 'company do'
  • Speaker lunches and seminars – an opportunity to meet local businesses and learn at the same time
  • Summer family BBQ – social event and great opportunity to get to know local people
  • Cheese and Wine at Sudeley Castle

You can contact us via the comments page