For Local People by Local People living or working in Whitton, Whitehouse & Castle Hill who want to bring real improvements to the Community and to the lives of people living in it
Local Investment
We have been given £1 million to invest in building, supporting and growing the community of North West Ipswich
Building Community
NW Ipswich is lacking in activities, training and opportunities - and we want to change that
North West Ipswich Big Local Trust (NWI BLT) is a community project funded by the Big Lottery Fund
That’s The Way To Do It
North West Big Local Trust knows that lack of funds will often be a barrier to someone from fulfilling their potential. Part of what we do at Big Local is about recognising the talent and initiative of people in our area where sometimes a bit of funding can make all the difference. As part of…. click to read the rest of this article.
Ipswich Without People – View from my window
We are excited to announce the winners of the photographic competition. The aim of the competition was to encourage children and young people aged from pre-school up to 18 to reconnect with the great outdoors during the Covid-19 lockdown, focusing on what they could see from their window. There were 4 categories and each winner…. click to read the rest of this article.
First Community Chest awards paid out by NW Ipswich Big Local Trust
First Grants awards paid out by NW Ipswich Big Local Trust
Big Local Event held in Whitehouse Park on 31st Aug to introduce NWIBLT to the community
First Inspiration Award – A javelin for Marshall Childs, Olympic hopeful
Sunshine Memorial Garden at Whitton Primary School (now The Beeches) officially opened on 5 June by the Mayor of Ipswich.
Inspiration Award – Tommy Bradshaw, Punch and Judy booth
Joined forces with Eastern Savings and Loans Credit Union to encourage people to use this facility instead of payday loans
Skatepark opened in Whitehouse Park to the delight of the Community
Radio Westbourne launched, giving Westbourne students experience in broadcasting
Celebration event held at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close for residents and organisation to come together and celebrate their achievements
Opening of Friday Friends Dementia Cafe at Whitehouse Baptist Church on 3rd Feb
Work starts on Community Garden in Castle Hill Allotments.
First Fun Dog Show held at Castle Hill Recreation Ground
Castle Hill Community Trust takes ownership of Castle Hill Community Centre. NWIBLT contribute to the refurbishment.
Whitton Youth Partnership to deliver Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Covid response - Food Bank opens at Castle Hill Community Centre
Fresh Food Friday delivered fresh fruit and vegetables to those most in need in our community during the first lock
Friendly Bench installed at Castle Hill Community Centre for anyone to sit and chat
Local Residents
We're a group of Whitton, Whitehouse and Castle Hill residents supported by a team of advisers