West End Morecambe Big Local (WEM) supports local children and families with £27,000 of computer resources To support West End families whose children may be struggling with online access and equipment a new partnership project is being supported with £27,000 from the West End Morecambe Big Local (WEM). The support
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WEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS ON COVID-19 SCHOOL PACKS
As well as supporting the local urgent response fund for the Covid-19 crisis, West End Morecambe – Big Local (WEM) has agreed an important partnership with two primary schools in the West End to provide education packs for over 600 local children. Working with both Sandylands and West End Primary
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MUSICAL CHAIRS West End Million (WEM) has funded two Morecambe choirs to the tune of just over £1,000 recently. The newly formed West End Community Choir received £555 from WEM’s Community Chest fund and More Music’s Seagull Cafe was granted £500. West End Community Choir, which meets on Thursdays at
Continue readingChris Takes the Chair
New Chair at West End Million Working together with other agencies and partners to improve the lives and well-being of people in Morecambe’s West End is a key priority for Chris Price, the new chair of West End Million (WEM). Chris has lived in the West End since 2011 and
Continue readingGRANTING SUPPORT TO WEST END GROUPS
West End Million has recently given its support to several local groups GRANTING SUPPORT TO WEST END GROUPS West End Million has given its support to West End Impact, Homestart and the Melting Pot recently. A grant of £400 was approved for West End Impact to re-print their Help In
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People from the West End to have their share of the limelight AN EXTRA-ORDINARY PATHWAY TO WORK When ITV drama, The Bay, was filmed outside Janet Hampson’s home, the idea for a business was born which could benefit the people of Morecambe. Janet, a casting director for 10 years, was
Continue readingFun times ahead for Morecambe’s Regent Park
The Friends of Regent Park have been working in partnership with Lancaster City Council and West End Million to secure funds to deliver a masterplan for the park. [pdf-embedder url=”https://westendmorecambe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PR-4969.pdf” title=”PR 4969″]
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Funding from West End Million will enable 150 people to join Morecambe Bay Credit Union CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE Funding from West End Million will enable 150 people to join Morecambe Bay Credit Union. In order to encourage local residents to join the credit union, West End Million has granted
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WEM support a Morecambe school in planning a Movies Under The Stars event this summer. A Morecambe school is planning a Movies Under The Stars event this summer. West End Primary School hope that the event will attract the wider community and help to enhance the reputation of the school.
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An important service for the lonely and isolated which requires a facelift is being supported by West End Million. An important service for the lonely and isolated which requires a facelift is being supported by West End Million. Grace Ministries have been based in Yorkshire Street for nine years but
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