Newsletter #2 www.warwick-ahead.co.uk
to South Bermondsey and presented to a packed audience.
Knottingley Angels with new Big
Local kits
Big Local Latest News A lot has been going on since the last newsletter. A curry night the Wallbottle brought lots of people together in a Big Local consultation. The Knottingley Angels Cheerleaders received their new uniforms and performed. Brendon Thompson entertained the audience with his street dance performance and there was singing from Sarah Jane. The latest community consultation film was shown and the new banner produced by the Community Group was unveiled.
Warwick Ahead formed a link with Dewsbury Moor another Big Local area. The two estates came together in April to look at how their Community Plans and Partnerships are forming. Through Big Local there are lots of opportunities for residents to go on courses or attend events. Unltd, a Big Local partner, are looking for Star People with a ‘can-do’ attitude who: • Know their area • Have a great idea that responds to an issue or opportunity in their local area • Are passionate about making a difference 7 residents have been successful in getting ‘Try It’ Awards and received £500 to kick start their vision for making the community better:
Groups have started their Big Local activities; these include classes, events and trips open to ALL residents. These activities are being run to encourage people to get involved in Big Local and help decide how the million pounds for the estate should be spent.
Craig Mckinley – working with children to grow vegetables; Brendan Thompson – running street dance classes; Rebekah Eyles – setting up a community allotment; Angela Jones-Goodyear – running outdoor fun fitness activities; Dot Moon and Pat Haigh – looking at innovative ways of tackling bullying through fun activities; Nigel Tunningley – running a boot camp for teenagers.
To celebrate Local Trust taking over the running of Big Local nationally and the announcement of the next 50 Big Local areas, Warwick Ahead and 2 other Big Local areas were chosen to showcase their work in London. A group of residents went
For more information about Star People come and meet us at 2.30pm on Wednesday 16th May at the Addy, to find out about this or for any other Big Local enquiries contact Judi Alston on 07901 686142.