Yeovil

About Westfield

Westfield is a vibrant Yeovil community located to the west of Yeovil. The area has a strong local spirit and a growing range of resident-led initiatives. Through our partnership with Westfield Community Centre, we have supported projects that bring people together, build skills and improve wellbeing. By listening to local residents and investing in community-led activities, we are helping to strengthen connections, increase opportunities and enhance support for customers living in the area.

Priorities

What matters most to the community?

Improving access to health and well-being support and awareness of longer-term health conditions
Collaboration and support for community organisations to tackle isolation and loneliness
Creating safer street and communities to increase belonging and connections

Who is your Community Development Officer?

Hi, I’m Polly and I'm the Community Development Officer for Yeovil.

I recently became a CDO in August 2024, but have been working in the Community Investment team since November 2023 as the CI Coordinator, supporting the team and managing the Community Fund.

Before joining Abri, I worked and volunteered as a Youth Worker, providing alternative education and supporting groups and individuals with a variety of complex needs. I have always enjoyed supporting people; my interests and passion are being out in the community offering support first hand.

I am really looking forward to getting to know the Yeovil community in the coming months, establishing relationships with our customers and creating connections with local organisations to continue to build a better sense of community cohesion.

In my spare time I enjoy keeping active, I currently play for my local football team Bridport Ladies FC. I am also a keen baker; brownies are my speciality but always enjoy trying out new recipes!

Get in touch with Polly

You said, we did

You said: We’d like improved access to health and well-being support and more awareness and information to help with long-term health conditions.

We did:

We’ve funded Westfield Community Centre's Flexicise programme for a year, enabling local residents to access free, low-impact exercise sessions designed to improve physical health, mobility and overall wellbeing. Alongside gentle physical activity, participants received practical advice and guidance to help them better understand and manage long-term health conditions, helping to empower participants to maintain their independence. The programme has created accessible opportunities for older people of all abilities to stay active, build confidence and improve their health within a supportive community environment.

Westfield, Yeovil

About Westfield

Priorities

What matters most to the community?

Who is your Community Development Officer?

You said, we did

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