On Friday, 1st May 2020, BBL Community Land Trust launched its Bradley Food 2 Go project offering support to vulnerable residents and key workers in the Bradley and Hodge House areas of Nelson.
Funded by Bradley Big Local Partnership and the Community Foundation for Lancashire, Bradley Food 2 Go offers a free takeaway meal each Friday evening to people who are struggling to get out and about or have been severely financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Trust also wants to recognise the contribution made by key workers who are continuing to provide vital services to the community. Those key workers who live in the area or whose workplace is here can also enjoy a free takeaway!
We couldn't do all this, however, without the help of local hot food businesses and, to date, meals have been supplied by Chief's Health Kitchen, Al Noor House, Revive Cafe, Samosa Hut and Alfie's - all at a discounted cost. And let's not forget our volunteer delivery driver, Waqas Arshad (Chair of BBL Community Land Trust) who's been making sure the food gets to all the addresses on the list.
We plan to continue providing a weekly takeaway for the next three months (approximately) and still have room left on the list for more residents and key workers to join. The businesses featured below take it in turns to provide the meals each week. These come in individual or family portions and both meat and vegetable options are available. Once you're accepted on to the list you can benefit from a meal each week until the project ends.
If you would like to be considered for a Bradley Food 2 Go meal, please email us on bradleyfood2go@outlook.com or sent us a private message through our Facebook page: @bradleyfood2go.
We're also keen to hear from other Bradley and Hodge House based hot food businesses who would like to support the community at this time. Helping us provide the meals not only helps your business but allows us to offer a bigger variety of meals. You can contact us through this website or by email to info@bbl-clt.org or bradleyfood2go@outlook.com.
STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE!
31st March 2020: BBL Community Land Trust asks you all to look after yourself and your family and follow Government advice during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Hodge House Community Centre remains closed and will only re-open when we're advised it is safe to do so.
Construction of our new homes at Beech Street continues but is restricted to outside work where contractors can maintain a satisfactory distance from one another. It is likely, however, that building work will cease in the next few days as it is more and more difficult to get building materials and supplies and we want to make sure the people who're working for us are not put at risk.
If you're finding it difficult to cope with social isolation and need help getting food and medication or advice on financial issues, Pendle Borough Council has set up links with organisations who can help. Details are on the Council's website: https://www.pendle.gov.uk/communitysupporthub.
Take care and we hope to see you again soon!
31st March 2020: BBL Community Land Trust asks you all to look after yourself and your family and follow Government advice during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Hodge House Community Centre remains closed and will only re-open when we're advised it is safe to do so.
Construction of our new homes at Beech Street continues but is restricted to outside work where contractors can maintain a satisfactory distance from one another. It is likely, however, that building work will cease in the next few days as it is more and more difficult to get building materials and supplies and we want to make sure the people who're working for us are not put at risk.
If you're finding it difficult to cope with social isolation and need help getting food and medication or advice on financial issues, Pendle Borough Council has set up links with organisations who can help. Details are on the Council's website: https://www.pendle.gov.uk/communitysupporthub.
Take care and we hope to see you again soon!
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FULL BOOKING INFORMATION FOR HODGE HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK ON THE COMMUNITY CENTRE PAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND BOOKING FORM. |
Whether you're planning a meeting, a training course, a party or indoor sports session, Hodge House Community Centre is Bradley's own community owned, community run facility.
Do you have ideas about the type of events you'd like to see happen at Hodge House Community Centre? Let us know and we can match this up with people looking to hire rooms. It's YOUR centre for YOUR community - tell us what events you'd be interested in - even better, tell us what events you'd like to organise and we'll help you make it happen!
Contact us at hodgehousecc@bbl-clt.org with your ideas.
Do you have ideas about the type of events you'd like to see happen at Hodge House Community Centre? Let us know and we can match this up with people looking to hire rooms. It's YOUR centre for YOUR community - tell us what events you'd be interested in - even better, tell us what events you'd like to organise and we'll help you make it happen!
Contact us at hodgehousecc@bbl-clt.org with your ideas.
Annual Report 2018 - 2019 now available
Download your copy now or email us at info@bbl-clt.org to request a printed copy.
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Hodge House Community Centre - the new home of BBL Community Land Trust
BBL Community Land Trust now manages Hodge House Community Centre, Regent Street, Nelson.
We want to see this wonderful building, set in the heart of Bradley, brought back into full use by the community with groups, organisations and agencies hosting a wide range of events - something for everyone!
Let's bring the COMMUNITY back into community centre!
We want to see this wonderful building, set in the heart of Bradley, brought back into full use by the community with groups, organisations and agencies hosting a wide range of events - something for everyone!
Let's bring the COMMUNITY back into community centre!
READSTONE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED CONFIRMED AS CONSTRUCTION PARTNER FOR BEECH STREET SCHEME
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After a long and tough selection process, we've chosen Readstone Construction Ltd as our construction partner for the Beech Street scheme. There are still a few hoops to jump through and paperwork to sort out before they get on site but we're looking at a date towards the end of July 2019. Readstone Construction Ltd has experience of a mix of projects including a small estate of bungalows for Burnley based Calico Housing Group and Project Director, Simon Whittam, is really pleased to be working on community led housing.
We'll keep you updated on progress on the Beech Street scheme page of this website but if you want to find out more about Readstone Construction Ltd you can visit their website at www.readstoneconstruction.com. |
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Online membership application form available!
This is YOUR chance to shape the Bradley of the future.
Bradley Big Local Community Land Trust isn't about a few people making all the decisions – we are a fully inclusive organisation where everyone who wants to contribute to building a better Bradley can join.
Click on our membership page button to find out how to influence and support the work of Bradley Big Local Community Land Trust by becoming a member. It's only £1 for a lifetime membership share.
If you live or work in Bradley, Nelson, this is how you can be part of its regeneration - TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE BRADLEY A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
This is YOUR chance to shape the Bradley of the future.
Bradley Big Local Community Land Trust isn't about a few people making all the decisions – we are a fully inclusive organisation where everyone who wants to contribute to building a better Bradley can join.
Click on our membership page button to find out how to influence and support the work of Bradley Big Local Community Land Trust by becoming a member. It's only £1 for a lifetime membership share.
If you live or work in Bradley, Nelson, this is how you can be part of its regeneration - TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE BRADLEY A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
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