A GROUP which supports businesses will host a special exhibition next month to celebrate its 80th anniversary

The Witham Chamber of Commerce’s showcase for more than 30 of the town’s businesses takes place at the public hall on Wednesday, March 13.

It will be open for the public to chat to exhibitors from 11am until 2pm.

Chamber chairman Tina Townsend said: “After extensive research we found confirmation of the chamber’s very first meeting, which was held on March 13, 1939, in the back room of the George public house.

“We therefore decided to delay the showcase which was originally planned for October 2018 so we could celebrate our anniversary in style.”

The event will be held in partnership with Braintree Council.

Economic development boss Tom Cunningham said: “With an abundance of talent and support for businesses, the showcase is where we can come together to share knowledge, network and collaborate with each other.”

Anyone interested in a stand at the event should visit withamchamber.co.uk.