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Leaving A Legacy
Windmill Hill Big Local 2014 – 25 A resident-led, lottery funded project in Runcorn is celebrating over 10 years of changing places and changing lives. In 2013, Windmill Hill, Runcorn, received £1 million from the Lottery Fund’s Big Local programme to improve the community. The Big Local partnership, supported by various agencies, was formed to…
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Hospital Garden Helps Reduce Patient Stay
A green therapy project in Blackpool is helping to reduce the amount of time patients are spending in hospital. The sensory garden at Clifton Hospital, which includes a polytunnel, was designed and built by Groundwork, in partnership with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. This previously neglected area now provides a haven where patients, their families and hospital…
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Wargrave Big Local
A community-led, lottery-funded project near St Helens in Merseyside is celebrating a decade of making a difference to peoples’ lives. Wargrave is a district of Newton-le-Willows, to the east of St Helens. Wargrave Big Local is a Lottery funded project set up in 2015 that covers 3000 households. It is one of 150 Big Local…
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From Isolation to Inspiration
How Big Local Rebuilt a Community and a Life In the heart of Windmill Hill, Runcorn, stands St. Bert’s Church. It is more than just a building, it’s a symbol of what can happen when people come together. This is perfectly illustrated by the remarkable journey of two women, Nikki Gascoigne and Carole Lewis. Their…
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Karl Salutes Programme That Helped Him Pursue Army Aspirations
A young man from Wigan says that the King’s Trust Team Programme provided him with the perfect confidence boost before he starts new career. Karl (20) from Wigan was at a crossroads. After leaving college, he struggled to find his path, facing unemployment and occasional casual work. With his sights set on joining the Army,…
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From Lost To Found – Melody Finds Path To Positive Future
A young woman from Wigan says that a programme delivered by Groundwork has improved her mental health and helped her to realise what she wants to do with her life. Moving home from Trafford to Wigan was difficult for Melody. Away from her support network of family and friends, her mental health deteriorated. College proved…
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From Feeling Rock Bottom To Meeting Royalty
A young man from Wigan has spoken of his amazing journey from feeling rock bottom, to sharing his ideas for an app with Apple and meeting King Charles. Dan Mort (23) says that this amazing transformation in his life all came about thanks to the Team Programme, which is delivered by Groundwork, in partnership with…
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Lindow Season Success
Lindow Season 2024, a series of events celebrating the 40th anniversary of the finding of Lindow Man, Britain’s most famous bog body, has been hailed as a huge success. The aim of the Lindow Season 2024 was to encourage people to discover and enjoy Lindow Moss and its unique ecological, archaeological and historical heritage. From…
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Double Celebration For Community Growing Projects
There was cause for double celebration recently when two of our community growing projects were successful at the North West in Bloom Awards. The awards, which take place each year, are organised and judged by the Royal Horticultural Society. Grow Blackpool and Grow Speke both achieved 5 Star ‘Outstanding’ ratings. Grow Blackpool Grow Blackpool is…
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Rivington Terraced Gardens Dazzles with Fourth Annual Festival of Light
An iconic heritage site was transformed into a magical wonderland of illumination as Rivington Terraced Gardens hosted its fourth annual Festival of Light. The event ran for 4 nights, with around 5,000 visitors enjoying a spectacular event, set against the stunning backdrop of the Japanese Lake. The lake and surrounding woodlands were bathed in vibrant…
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Nali Shows Why Work Placements Are A Win – Win.
An aspiring accountant from Wigan is an inspiring example of how work experience placements can benefit both students and companies. Nali (17) always had a head for figures. So it came as no surprise when he decided to study T Level Accountancy at Wigan and Leigh College. This 2 year course is aimed at preparing you for…
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Tender Opportunity – Security & Guarding Services (Cheshire)
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside (Groundwork CLM), as the accountable body for the Gadbrook Park Business Improvement District (BID), invites tenders for the provision of professional security guarding services. Gadbrook Park is a thriving business community situated in Northwich, Cheshire, hosting various businesses that require a high standard of security to safeguard their employees, property,…