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SWALLOW your takeaway… is cool!

Posted on 21 November 201910 December 2019 by Rob Wicke

We’re very pleased to see that SWALLOW cafe have got their idea for a takeaway option up and running, thanks to a grant they won at our 7th Dragons’ Den event. The money went towards the purchase of a chiller to keep the food cool and ready for consumption. Nicky Tew told us “With
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Supporting Independence and Life Skills

Posted on 1 October 20192 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

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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Young People Becoming Leaders

Posted on 1 October 20191 September 2020 by Rob Wicke

We’re excited to say that Norton Hill pupils are developing key leadership skills so that they can influence how youth services are delivered in the community – making decisions on the things that matter to them. With support from Learn to Lead, we have provided two sessions so far and will continue to support our
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Youth Connect Supports Sugar Smart

Posted on 25 July 201925 August 2020 by Rob Wicke

We awarded Youth Connect £500 to deliver training to young people over the course of 15 cooking sessions. The sessions were held at Radstock and Westfield Youth clubs focusing on low sugar and healthy eating. 45 young people took part in the cooking activities, however a lot more young people took part in the eating
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Fosseway School Healthy Cooking

Posted on 25 April 201925 August 2020 by Rob Wicke

We awarded £500 to Fosseway School as part of the Sugar Smart campaign. Thet report: Sugar Smart has been an excellent learning tool for our students. The money has meant they have been able to learn to cook food they would not have ordinarily have tried. It also has given a focus to their cooking
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Community Kitchen Survey

Posted on 3 April 201926 July 2019 by Rob Wicke

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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Boxing Club Floored By Dragons’ Den Win!

Posted on 8 January 20192 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

The Norton Radstock Amateur Boxing Club were amongst the winners of our Dragons’ Den 6, held by the community, for the community in April 2018. They gave a good pitch, asking for support towards re-flooring the club which would help them to make it a better and safer place for it’s users. They recently got
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The Amazing Confessions!

Posted on 14 December 20182 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to have heard from Jaydean Dawkins, founder of the Confessions of the Youth Theatre Company, who let us know how they got on with the funding from our Dragons’ Den 6. The young people who made an brilliant pitch were awarded £500 to write and perform a musical, involving the community. Here’s what
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Training For Radstock Museum Results in Regular Radio Show

Posted on 25 September 20182 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

Congratulations to Radstock Museum for making the most of the radio, media and print training funded by Radstock & Westfield Big Local – They now have a regular slot on the Somer Valley FM station!!! See the other organisations that have received funding to learn skills in radio, media and print – training provided by
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SWALLOW Charity Learn New Skills in Media and Radio thanks to Big Local Funding and SVFM Training

Posted on 25 September 201825 September 2018 by Rob Wicke

Check out this write up in the MNR Journal about how SWALLOW Charity members are learning new skills in media, radio and press with Somer Valley FM. We’re really pleased to have funded this course for SWALLOW, and have also provided funding to other organisations too, see here for other reports.