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Apply to Dragons’ Den 9!

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Our ninth Dragons’ Den will take place Friday evening, 21st April, 2023.

Application Form.

Briefing Notes.

Dear potential contestant, dare I say potential winner…

You are invited to apply to our 9th Dragons’ Den, taking place on the evening of Fri 21st April! – 5pm to 8pm, Whisty Hall, Radstock.

Our Dragons’ Den community event is designed to enable residents and organisations to receive money to carry out projects that will benefit and improve the communities within Radstock and Westfield (including Writhlington, Clandown, Tyning and Haydon).

Residents and organisations are invited to apply to take part to win up to £500 each – and make good things happen in our community!

The Green Dragon! This year our theme is the environment … so applications should focus on improving or exploring our outdoor spaces, or helping people with sustainability. Be creative with the idea!

  • The first 15 applicants will be given the opportunity to pitch, so get your applications in ASAP!
  • The community* decides! Applicants will be making their pitch to the audience (made up of residents), who will vote for their favourite 5 projects.
  • There will be up to ten winners!
  • There will be food!
  • There will be fun and a chance to connect with the community and stakeholders (last time from Quartet Community Foundation, TNL Community Fund, Somer Valley Rotary, and 3SG).

The application form is simple and quick to fill in, all you need is an idea to make your community an even better place to live!

 

For more details please contact Rob, our worker: robwicke@radstockwestfield.org.uk /  07901950114

 

*Please note that only residents of the Radstock and Westfield area are able to vote, so we encourage you to bring along supporters that live in this area – map here: About Us – Big Local | my Radstock | my Westfield (radstockwestfield.org.uk)

 

Importantly, it’s the residents themselves who will decide which projects are their priorities. We believe that from small acorns, grand oak trees will grow, creating opportunities to inspire, engage and entertain local residents – 80 projects have already been supported!