Earlier this year (2020) we had planned to recruit new members to the WEM partnership. This was interrupted by the impact of Covid-19, but we have now come to the time when we need to think about our next Delivery Plan and we’re ready to recruit 3 or 4 new
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Largest WEM support earmarked for enterprise project at Co-op building
Most people know it as the Co-op building on Regent Road but its’ full name is Centenary House. Long empty (apart from the Co-op food store), it’s now owned by the Council who behind the scenes have been in long discussions with The Exchange Creative Community Group about using it
WEM Newsletter Autumn 2020
Our latest newsletter for the West End has recently been published. Copies should be arriving at every household in the West End area, but is also available from key places like More Music and Stanley’s. Or you can read/download a copy here. Share on FBTweetFollow us
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
Creative West End Network Launch
An invitation for all creatives to join the Creative West End Network launch on Saturday 6th June via zoom from 2pm -3.30pm. N.B. this event was originally scheduled fur 25th March but was rescheduled owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Do you want to help make creative projects happen in your town?
WEM Newsletter June 2020
Our latest newsletter is being delivered into West End homes this week. You can also read it here… [pdf-embedder url=”https://westendmorecambe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WEM-Newsletter-June-2020.pdf” title=”WEM Newsletter June 2020″] Share on FBTweetFollow us
WEST END ALLOTMENTS GROW A NEW HUB
WEST END ALLOTMENTS GROW A NEW HUB A project to provide a Community Hub at the West End & Heysham (North) Allotments has received a funding boost. West End Morecambe (WEM) – Big Local – the new name of West End Million – has recently approved a £2,000 grant towards
Musical Chairs
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
Regent Park holds ‘Ole Skool Sports Day’
On your marks, get set, go… for Ole Skool Sports Day challenge Back in April, we reported that The Friends of Regent Park were working in partnership with Lancaster City Council and West End Million to secure funds to deliver a masterplan for the park. West End Million were successful
Chris 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