Warwick Ahead Newsletter #10 - December 2014
What is Warwick Ahead? Warwick Ahead is a project funded by Big Local it is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas around England to use at least £1m to make a massive and lasting positive difference to their communities. It’s about bringing together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live. Big Local is being run by Local Trust, which is working with over £200m from the Big Lottery Fund and a range of partners providing expert advice and support for residents. The four programme outcomes for Big Local are: 1. Communities will be better able to identify local needs and take action in response to them. 2. People will have increased skills and confidence, so that they continue to identify and respond to needs in the
Warwick Wheels – Launches!
future. 3. The community will make a difference to the needs it prioritises. 4. People will feel that their area is an even better place to live.
The most recent and ambitious project is Warwick Wheels a new community transport project for the area, funded by Big Local
Warwick Ahead is run by a Community Board
and run by Osgoldcross
made up of local residents, there are lots of
Forum we are looking for
ways other residents can get involved in helping
volunteers to get involved.
decide what the £1m is spent on, get in touch
The Community Bus will be available for local jour-
with us through any of the links in this newsletter
neys from the estate, into Knottingley, Castleford
or come to an event/meeting. Lots of projects
and Pontefract – it will also be available for groups.
are being funded and set up to benefit the
The bus is a membership scheme and it will be
community of Warwick Estate and Knottingley.
launched at the Warwick Ahead Christmas Fayre on
It is early days of this project so there is lots of
Saturday 29th November at Pinewood Place 1.00-
opportunities to get involved.
4.00pm.