Community
At BEC we are committed to encouraging responsible community use of the natural environment.
BEC are supporting local charity Home to Work by gifting the use of 1.5 acres of land to enable the creation of a community garden based Westlakes. Click here to find out more [LINK TO GOODLIVES PAGE and logo].
We’re also partnered with Escape Education, who operate a Forest School at Westlakes Science Park. To find out more click here [LINK TO ESCAPE EDUCATION PAGE] insert logo
We are always looking for opportunities to collaborate with local communities, charities and businesses. If you’d like to find out more about the space available during weekdays, evenings or weekends, please contact [BILL/STEVE?]
We are committed to engaging and involving the community in the work that we do.
In February 2023 we held our most recent public consultation event, to obtain feedback from our local community for our plans to transform an old warehouse into a Creative Music Hub in Whitehaven [INSERT LINK TO SOUNDWAVE/DEVELOPMENTS].
Recently we worked with Thomas Armstrong (Construction Ltd), TSP Engineering apprentices at Lakes College and Bransty Primary School to create a lasting legacy in the form of a memorial garden for HRH Queen Elizabeth II. [INSERT CROWN IMAGE]
Sam Beardmore (Head of Programmes): “The Memorial Garden has only been made possible because of the amazing spirit, dedication and enthusiasm of those involved. I can’t thank everyone enough for their contributions and for coming together as a community to create a lasting memorial for all to enjoy at Westlakes Science Park.
[INSERT ARTICLE LINK – https://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/23164416.community-celebrates-crowning-achievement-westlakes-science-park/]
CAROUSEL OF SMALL UPDATES AND IMAGES?
Toy & Food Bank Appeal. In December 2022, we partnered with Sellafield Ltd and became the central drop off point for the Christmas toy and food bank appeal. We were inundated with donations
from our Westlakes community. [LINK – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sellafield-making-christmas-magic-for-everyone]
The Crown Hunt May 2022, to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. INSERT PREVIOUS CROWN HUNT PAGE
Lords & Ladies Day June 2022, brought old and young together to celebrate a momentous occasion. Four local care homes were invited to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the choir from Bransty Primary School. Residents from The Gables, Harbour View, Bethany House and Bethshan were welcomed by Her Royal Highness from our very own Royal Balcony at Ingwell Hall, Westlakes Science Park. [INSERT BALCONY IMAGE with guests underneath]
