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New Outdoor Learning at Trinity Church School

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Rob Wicke

We are pleased to have contributed towards Trinity Church School’s outdoor play and learning, contributing £5,000 to help them fund the design and build of a bespoke wooden climbing frame and outdoor learning shelter. We recieved this lovely report from the school: Trinity has 37% pupil premium children, many of which come from homes with
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SWALLOW Cafe is Sugar Smart

Posted on 1 March 20231 March 2023 by Rob Wicke

SWALLOW Cafe took part in our Sugar Smart campaign, with the aim of encouraging cafe customers to eat more healthily. All the staff were involved in promoting the benefits of being sugar smart. They created a Sugar Smart menu, and replaced a number of items with sugar smart alternatives.

Westfield Track Up and Running

Posted on 1 March 202330 August 2023 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased to have been able to contribute half of the cost towards creating the lovely running track and exercise equipment up at Westhill. Westfield Parish Council led on the project after consultation with the local community, and have created an incredible resource that is used by many people, including the running club, schools, dog
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SWALLOW Back Together Party!

Posted on 24 February 2023 by Rob Wicke

We’re pleased that our Small Grant to SWALLOW Charity enabled them to get back together after such a horrible couple of years during the Covid-19 crisis. Here’s what they had to say on the party: “It was a wonderful event – it had a Jubilee Theme as it was just before the Queen’s Jubilee, we
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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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