Rob Wicke, Author at Big Local | my Radstock | my Westfield

Pathways to health – at Larch Court Allotments

Posted on 5 October 202311 October 2023 by Rob Wicke

The good folk at Larch Court Allotments were successful in their pitch to our Dragons’ Den 9, winning £500 to help make their paths around the allotments more accessible.. They’ve been in touch to let us know how they got on: “We are so pleased with our new pathways that you have kindly enabled us
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Scouts Cooking On Gas

Posted on 4 October 2023 by Rob Wicke

The Radstock Scouts group won at our Dragons’ Den 8, and have compiled this report: Thank you once again for the fantastic grant of £500 which you gave us to go towards purchasing a cooker for our hall. We were very fortunate to be offered one from a local Food Machinery Service for £504 which
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Drama Drama Drama!

Posted on 4 October 20234 October 2023 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to hear from The Natural Theatre Company, who put their Dragons’ Den winnings of £500 to good use. Here’s their report: This grant was to support a series of free Drama sessions for young people in Radstock. We printed posters for the workshops, distributed them around the town and publicised the workshops through
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Mud Kitchen in Radstock Library Already Dirty!

Posted on 10 August 202310 August 2023 by Rob Wicke

Radstock Library volunteers, Julie and Mike, were worthy winners at our eighth Dragons’ Den, and received a grant of £500 to create a sensory play area in the library. They’ve reported back to us that “the project has allowed young mums and carers of young children from Radstock and the surrounding area to meet in
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Mardons now a CIC

Posted on 1 July 202330 August 2023 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to have been able to provide a Small Fund grant to Mardons Club, in order for them to develop a constitution and create a Community Interest Company.

Radstock Fayre takes Centre Stage

Posted on 20 June 2023 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to say that the Radstock Fayre was a great success, and that we’re happy to have been able to contribute towards it by funding the artist stage – Creativity Works successfully pitched for £500 at our eighth Dragons’ Den. Here is their report on the event: ‘This Impact Report for the Radstock Fayre
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Need some local stats to back up your funding application?

Posted on 19 June 202319 June 2023 by Rob Wicke

Do you need to find local data to back up your funding application? Now you can begin your search at our Local Statistics page where we have provided helpful links and tips! We will update and improve this page regularly so please keep an eye on it!

The SWALLOW Big Summer Trip

Posted on 19 June 2023 by Rob Wicke

We pleased to say that SWALLOW were finally able to go on their Big Summer Trip, thanks to a grant provided by Radstock & Westfield Big Local! They had successfully pitched at our 8th Dragons’ Den, plucking up the courage to stand in front of a community audience and make their case. Jade Ogden, SWALLOW
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New Owner of Radstock Foodies Club

Posted on 11 April 202311 April 2023 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to say that we have found a brilliant new owner for the Radstock Foodies Club! The honour of providing a membership food club to local people has now passed to Mercy In Action. They have done brilliant work at their food club/pantry in Bath, and want to continue to make a positive difference
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14 Community Projects to Choose From at Dragons’ Den 9!

Posted on 3 April 2023 by Rob Wicke

We are delighted to announce that local people will have 14 amazing community projects to choose from at our 9th Dragons’ Den – Taking place on Friday 21st April, from 5pm at Whisty Hall in Radstock. If you live within the Radstock and Westfield ward boundaries you are invited to come along, lend your support,
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