Big Local 10 Report post Posted November 6, 2014 The Big Get Together is a celebration of all the GREAT THINGS that go on in St Martins, Gobowen and Weston Rhyn. Come along to St Martins School Sports Hall on Saturday 15th November 10:30am - 2:30pm to find out about clubs, projects and activities in the villages. * Displays, demonstrations, information * Presentation of Community Chest grants * Judging and prize-giving for our "love where you live" competition (click here for more information) * Refreshments * Free Entry Free transport available from Gobowen, St Martins, Weston Rhyn and Chirk Bank - booking essential as places are limited. Contact Bridget on 01691 656882 or email info@big-local.org for more information or to book transport. 1 suenick reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suenick 7 Report post Posted November 9, 2014 Still time to enter the competition - LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE. 1 Big Local reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suenick 7 Report post Posted November 10, 2014 Come along on Saturday to the BIG GET TOGETHER . Some community groups will receive Community Chest grants - will it be yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suenick 7 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 Free event. Free refreshments - (donations to "Children in Need"). Looking forward to seeing you all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie 65 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 So who else who reads Community Online posts will be at the Big Local event? I'm taking a display about 'Aqueducks' and the Canal World Heritage Site concentrating on the Chirk Bank part, with old photos etc, and information about how you can get involved; and also some stuff about the Incredible Edible project for which I need some volunteers. We are also looking for some interest from people in developing a group to get involved with the canal outside the World Heritage centre, which crosses the Big Local area much of it being the boundary between Gobowen and St Martins. It would be really nice to see some of the same things happening there as have done in Chirk Bank, with community involved in improving the area and welcoming new visitors. 1 Big Local reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Local 10 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 So far there are about 20 community groups or projects coming along with information about what they do. The presentation of the first Community Chest grants and the prize giving for the "love where you live" competition will take place at 2pm. There will also be an opportunity to have your say on upcoming Big Local projects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Local 10 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks to everyone who attended the Big Get Together on Saturday 15th November at St Martins School sports hall and helped to make the day a success. We had interesting stands from lots of Community groups and Fairshare Credit Union, and great demonstrations by Love2dance, the St Martins Community Choir and Border Counties School of dance. Prizes were awarded for our "love where you live" competition - the prize winners were Tilly Manford from St Martins, Lowri Smith from Gobowen, Keira Davies from St Martins and Sue Barnett from Chirk Bank. Congratulations to all of you. We awarded the first grants from our Community Chest - £500 to Gobowen Old Friends, and £250 to The Good Companions. More grants are available so please get in touch if you know of a Community group, project or activity that could benefit. 1 suenick reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites