Connecting Across Somer Valley - Rob's first few weeks with 3SG

Rob Wicke, Third Sector Somer Valley Development Manager, has now been with the 3SG team for 3 weeks. Here's a quick update from Rob!

"Over the past few weeks, I’ve been out and about across Somer Valley, getting in touch with local organisations to share the good news about my new role and explore how it can support your work. The response has been really positive, with conversations already taking place across Peasedown, Westfield, Radstock and Midsomer Norton. A recent highlight was meeting Katrina Kelly, the new Chair of Somer Valley Rediscovered, whose enthusiasm and fresh ideas for community collaboration were genuinely inspiring. It’s been encouraging to see so much passion, innovation and willingness to work together from everyone I've spoken with.

My role has been created to strengthen relationships with third sector organisations in Somer Valley, build a clear understanding of what’s working well locally (and what isn’t), and help ensure the support offered by 3SG is shaped by real needs on the ground. This includes acting as a point of contact, connecting organisations with relevant partners, networks and opportunities, and feeding local insight into wider system‑level conversations. I’m keen for the role to be shaped by what’s most useful to you, so if we haven’t connected yet and you’re open to an informal chat, please do get in touch at rob@3sg.org.uk — I’d love to hear about your work and explore how 3SG might be able to add value."

Photo below: Rob's selfie at the Transport and Affordable Food Research Project workshop in Radstock this week.