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
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North West Ipswich Big Local Trust (NWI BLT) is a community project funded by the Big Lottery Fund
2011
Jan
North West Ipswich chosen as one of the first areas in England to receive £1million from Big Local
2012
First Community Chest awards paid out by NW Ipswich Big Local Trust
2013
Aug
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
2014
First Inspiration Award – A javelin for Marshall Childs, Olympic hopeful
Oct
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
2015
Feb
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
2016
Radio Westbourne launched, giving Westbourne students experience in broadcasting
Dec
Celebration event held at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close for residents and organisation to come together and celebrate their achievements
2017
Opening of Friday Friends Dementia Cafe at Whitehouse Baptist Church on 3rd Feb
Work starts on Community Garden in Castle Hill Allotments.
2018
First Fun Dog Show held at Castle Hill Recreation Ground
Aug
Castle Hill Community Trust takes ownership of Castle Hill Community Centre. NWIBLT contribute to the refurbishment.
2019
Whitton Youth Partnership to deliver Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
2020
Mar
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