The Latest Big Local News
Our vision is for a community that is creating its own future and working together to make good things happen
Supporting Independence and Life Skills
The Radstock & Westfield Big Local’s Dragons’ Den is a brilliant event where people can showcase their passion and ideas for the community. Local people present their amazing project ideas and local people decide which projects receive Big Local funding. We are excited that we have helped local people to deliver over 70 projects that
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Good news – Young People’s Dragons’ Den on hold!
Our Young People's Dragons' Den is on hold... This isn't bad news at all, in fact it's going to be great news for young people. Right now we are working to get a youth service in our area that is going to make a huge difference to how young people feel about themselves and their
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Community Orchard Justgiving
We are sad to say that the newly planted community orchard in the Church Street Recreation Ground we helped to fund was recently vandalised. Radstock In Bloom are fundraising to replace the broken trees and to improve access to the space by putting in steps. If you can make a donation, please go to their
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Community Kitchen Survey
SURVEY NOW CLOSED. The feedback received will help us to make a decision on the options for investing in a community training kitchen. If you are a resident of Radstock or Westfield (inc. Tyning, Haydon, Clandown, Writhlington) we really need your help! Please can you take a few minutes to complete this survey - and
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A map of many of the community places of interest in Radstock and Westfield
Hi there, on this map you can find local community organisations, community spaces, places to eat and drink, worship, learn and socialise. We update it periodically, please get in touch if there's anything you want us to add. Please click on map to expand it:
Meet Our New Locally Trusted Organisation
We are very pleased to announce that the BANES Carers' Centre have generously taken on the responsibility of our Locally Trusted Organisation for Finance (LTO). This is an important position in the Big Local programme because it involves holding our money, performing due diligence on any payment to make sure it is in accordance
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BIG LOCAL MAKING THE MOST OF £1m
Radstock and Westfield were jointly awarded £1million by the Big Lottery Fund as part of Big Local; a resident led programme which is based on the needs and priorities of the 150 Big Local areas in England. Residents are supported by The Local Trust (who manage Big Local) to drive the Radstock and Westfield Big Local forward. We are using the funds to help organisations deliver new, innovative projects that meet the needs our our community. We aim to draw more money and support in to the area, turning the £1m into much much more.
Our Priorities
Resilience
The community and community organisations are building strength and planning for the future
Youth Skills
Young people are shaping a youth service that works for them
Health & Wellbeing
Residents are accessing services and information that enable them to take charge of their health
FUNDS & support
Making our plan happen now & continuing beyond the lottery funding