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Battle of the Bands a winner!

Posted on 25 April 201510 October 2016 by Rob Wicke

Danny Brothers, winner of the first Radstock and Westfield Dragons’ Den, reports on how the money helped to set up a Battle of the Bands at Victoria Hall: The inaugural Battle of the Bands took place at Victoria Hall in Radstock on Friday, April 25th thanks to the generous backing of the Westfield and Radstock
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Free Business Workshops Delivered

Posted on 1 April 20153 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

The Big Local Radstock and Westfield team organised two free business workshops for people from Radstock and Westfield, delivered by professional business advisor, Geoff Bartlett. This was in conjunction with UnLtd funding and held at Radstock Working Men’s Club. The feedback was positive and we are considering further ways to support business people in the area.
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Dragons’ Den A Success!!!

Posted on 9 February 20154 January 2021 by Rob Wicke

Radstock and Westfield Big Local began the year with another very successful Dragons’ Den style event: “Dragons’ Den 2 – The Dragon returns” – the results!! Community groups show how many good ideas & great projects there are around in the area Radstock and Westfield Big Local were been thrilled to receive 17 ideas from
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Lighting Up Radstock – Big Local supports Radstock community event

Posted on 29 December 201429 July 2015 by Rob Wicke

Radstock and Westfield Big Local worked together in partnership with Victoria Hall, Alun Griffiths Ltd, Somer Valley FM, Bath and North East Somerset and Radstock Town Council to create an amazing afternoon of family fun. The Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band, Westfield Ladies’ Choir and Church and School Choirs each took their turn in entertaining
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Singing their Praises – Westfield Ladies Choir Win!

Posted on 20 December 201411 October 2016 by Rob Wicke

Westfield Ladies Choir have made great use of their newly purchased song sheets – courtesy of the Radstock and Westfield Big Local. They were a winner at the first Dragons’ Den event, held at Prattens in March 2014. They kindly gave us a rendition of their songs at the Radstock Christmas Event which were thoroughly
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Another Dragons’ Den coming soon

Posted on 25 November 201411 June 2015 by Rob Wicke

After the resounding success of the first Dragons’ Den style event in March 2014 we will be having another one in January 2015. To download an application form click here. Closing date for submission of the form is 17:00 hrs on the 16th January 2015. Briefing notes for Dragons’ Den application forms

Hang It Project

Posted on 12 November 20143 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

The project involved 31 Year 6 pupils from St Nicholas and St Mary’s School Writhlington and the Victoria Hall Radstock. The project reached less children than originally envisaged because the schools decided to target the project at Year 6 and numbers were low in this year group. However, Welton Primary School also joined the project
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Radstock Scouts Sleep Outside – thanks to Big Local!

Posted on 11 October 20143 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

Winners at the Radstock and Westfield Big Local Dragons’ Den in March 2014, Radstock Scouts quickly put to use their new tent. We’re very pleased to have been able to support them and ensure that their outdoor activities can include camping overnight.

Dragons Den’s results

Posted on 23 June 201419 May 2015 by Rob Wicke

12 projects were successful! The winners were: 1. Radstock 1st Scout group: £500 to purchase a new tent. 2. Radstock Town Football club: £500 towards the rebuild of the new changing block. 3. Boom Stage: £500 to help young people generate a music event. 4. St Nicholas and St Mary’s Primary schools: £442 for a
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Play8-80 and Lady Birdy

Posted on 12 March 201419 May 2015 by Rob Wicke

How the money was spent? Karl McClelland from FanStarters began making the website but ran into some personal difficulties during April-August. He has now left Bath and lives in Dublin. As it is not yet finished I have only given him half the amount he asked for which is £250 and am withholding the rest
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