BIG LOCAL

AN UPDATE FROM RADSTOCK & WESTFIELD BIG LOCAL

During lockdown it’s possible that you, or someone you know, will have received support from the Radstock & Westfield Big Local. They were involved in getting help to those who most needed it - whether by providing hot square meals to people unable to get out of their house, or funding family food parcels, baby supplies or compassionate calls to carers. They are pleased they could make a difference. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers, they responded quickly and effectively to a very difficult situation. You can read more about this on the website www.radstockwestfield.org.uk Unfortunately, Big Local have had to postpone the much-loved Dragons’ Den until later this year, or even perhaps next year! They were hoping to add to the 80+ projects they’ve supported so far but will have to wait until it is safe to bring the community together again for a fun and friendly evening.

Jimmy Deane from Sporting Family Change, waiting in line to buy groceries for families in need

Radstock & Westfield Big Local have gone past the half-way point in the 10-year programme and will soon be discussing how to invest the remaining funds from the £1million fund. Their vision is for a community that is creating its own future and working together to make good things happen - please get in touch if you would like to join the great volunteers that make up our Big Local Partnership, and have your say on how to make our area an even better place to live.