The official launch of the BCCG in Bristol and the South West took place on April 18th at the offices of the law firm DAC Beachcroft, and was attended by distinguished members of the South West business community, including HM Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Mary Prior, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Alastair Watson, James Durie (Chief Executive at Bristol Chamber & Initiative at Business West), Tim Illston (Honorary Consul for Germany), BHC Chair Ann Kennard and members of Bristol-Hannover Council committee. The Bristol BCCG is intended to be first port of call for companies and professionals seeking advice on British-German business and trade, and there will be regular events organised to aid this endeavour. For more information, see website: www.bccg.de