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Our Time Our Space – Childrens Centre course report

Posted on 19 January 202319 August 2024 by Rob Wicke

Good to hear from Radstock Childrens Centre on an arts wellbeing programme that we provided match-funding towards in 2023: Referral for all courses funded were invited from professionals working with women experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression in the perinatal period (from conception to baby aged 12 months). MTMS Radstock – September – December
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Apply to Dragons’ Den 9!

Posted on 1 January 202314 February 2023 by Rob Wicke

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
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Prattens Bowls Ramping Up for the Season

Posted on 19 November 202219 August 2024 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to say that Prattens Bowls Club now has an accessibility ramp installed, enabling more people to attend their bowls and community events!

Big Local Wellbeing Space Open!

Posted on 22 August 2022 by Rob Wicke

If your group benefits people’s health and wellbeing and you want to use the Big Local Wellbeing Space (can include kitchenette) then we may be able to help with the cost and hire. Get in touch with our worker to find out more: Rob 07901950114 robwicke@radstockwestfield.org.uk

Winners – Dragons’ Den 8

Posted on 11 July 202211 July 2022 by Rob Wicke

We’re very pleased to say that there were ten winners at our recent Dragons’ Den! That’s another £5k invested in the Radstock and Westfield community for people to carry out projects that will benefit local people. Many thanks to Somer Valley Rotary for contributing £500 towards the prize pot. You can read all about it
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Radstock Foodies Club, a new beginning!

Posted on 1 June 20221 June 2022 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to say we’ve partnered with Radstock Town Council, in order to keep the food club alive in the area! Together we were able to set up our own club, the Radstock Foodies Club, to help people access healthy food and to prevent it going to landfill! If you want to be a member
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Dragons’ Den In July!!!

Posted on 16 May 202226 May 2022 by Rob Wicke

Our eighth Dragons’ Den will take place at Whisty Hall on Friday 1st July, from 4pm until 7pm. Application Form Briefing Notes Our eighth Dragons’ Den community event is designed to enable residents and organisations to receive money to carry out projects they believe will benefit and improve the communities of Radstock and Westfield (including
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Prattens Light Up

Posted on 1 March 20221 March 2023 by Rob Wicke

Prattens won a grant at the Big Local Dragons’ Den in order to improve their lighting in the hall… here’s a picture of the lights being fitted:

Felt and Food for Writhlington Pantry

Posted on 15 February 202215 February 2022 by Rob Wicke

Radstock & Westfield Big Local are pleased to have been able to support the Writhlington Pantry with a small grant, in order to continue the good work they are doing, providing free food to residents that need it. Resident Zoe Cornick, who put in the application, said “The fantastic donation from Big Local has helped
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New Building at Welton Primary School!

Posted on 14 February 2022 by Rob Wicke

See the full article about our investment at Welton Primary School here: Journal Article