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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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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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Somer Valley Rotary Contribute £500 to Dragons’ Den

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Rob Wicke

We are excited to say that for the second year in a row Somer Valley Rotary have agreed to contribute £500 towards our Dragons’ Den – in effect paying for a winner – and will also provide one of their members as a friendly Dragon! Thank you so much SV-Rotary! From their website: This diverse
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Defib In Radstock

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Rob Wicke

The Norton Radstock Amateur Boxing Association made a passionate pitch for £500 at our 8th Dragons’ Den, to put towards a defibrilator for the community. They won, and here’s the evidence!

Graffiti in Radstock

Posted on 1 March 20231 March 2023 by Rob Wicke

Youth Connect South West, with the help of some of their young people, gave a brilliant pitch at our 8th Dragons’ Den, and won a grant of £500 towards a graffiti project, here’s their report… The youth team at Radstock have been able to offer a summer graffiti project on the hoarding at Radco,
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