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Take part in Radstock’s pumpkin planting project

Posted on 26 May 20163 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

We’re partnering with DNA arts to get the community planting pumpkins this summer. The pumpkin planting project invites everyone to grow their own in time for a project in October half-term where DNA arts will be hosting free pumpkin carving, cooking and re-planting workshops with local artists and chefs! Take part and join a community
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Another success from Big Local’s Dragons’ Den – Confessions of the Youth Theatre Company

Posted on 16 May 20163 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

Jaydean Dawkins and her team of young performers gave a rousing pitch at our Dragons’ Den 3 and were roundly applauded by the audience of local residents. They were one of the 11 successful applicants and we’re pleased to hear from Jaydean that the grant was spent well. She said “Confessions of the Youth Theatre
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Holiday Play Scheme for Radstock and Westfield

Posted on 25 September 20153 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

Radstock and Westfield Big Local are proud to have funded The Community Bus to deliver holiday play schemes in our area. We asked Mel Clarke how they got on: How has the funding helped our local community? This project addressed social inclusion by bringing children together for play and to make friends. Social deprivation is
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Residential stay for Radstock Junior Club

Posted on 20 September 20153 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

Radstock and Westfield Big Local are proud to have funded, via their Dragons’ Den pot, a residential stay for Radstock Junior Club. We caught up with Nicky Albrow to see how they got on: How has the funding helped our local community? The group benefits local children aged 11-18 with additional needs. They find it difficult
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Youth engagement up and running

Posted on 7 September 20153 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

We have had two successful events to bring together local young people to talk about the amazing opportunity to have a direct say on how £12,000 is spent over 3 years. Our first was a BBQ at Radstock Youth Hub and the second was a focused session at Radical youth club. We now have a group
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Funding for Youth Worker

Posted on 11 August 20153 October 2019 by Rob Wicke

Sally Carmac Bailey accepts a cheque from Radstock and Westfield Big Local, on behalf of Radical youth club. The grant will ensure the youth club can carry on for another 6 months whilst they look for a sustainable source of income. The money comes out the Radstock and Westfield Big Local pot for ‘sustaining professional youth work
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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.