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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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Oct 2019 Advert in the Journal

Posted on 29 October 20199 December 2019 by Rob Wicke

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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Sept 2019 Advert in the Journal

Posted on 29 September 20199 December 2019 by Rob Wicke

WAGS DD7 winnings help create new allotment site

Posted on 18 September 20191 September 2020 by Rob Wicke

The land behind the garages at Larch Court until April in 2019 was a patch of unused waste ground, it has now been turned into allotments for the local people surrounding the area, and it’s bringing people together for a common cause.

August 2019 Advert in the Journal

Posted on 29 August 201911 September 2019 by Rob Wicke

Hope House Helps Sugar Smart Campaign

Posted on 25 August 201925 August 2020 by Rob Wicke

We awarded Hope House just under £500 to purchase scales with height measure for the residents of Radstock to be able to regularly check their weight/BMI accurately. This is because there has been a steep rise in the prevalence of obesity amongst the residents of Radstock over the last few years. This is largely lifestyle
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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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The Sugar Smart Campaign!

Posted on 25 June 201925 August 2020 by Rob Wicke

We’re very pleased to have worked with B&NES council and Virgin Care to deliver the Sugar Smart message across our area – with a bit of help from Westfield Parish Council, Roundabout Radstock, Hope House GPs, Youth Connect and Fosseway School. We received £2,000 from B&NES Sugar Smart campaign to promote healthier choices in our
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