Lisburn groups get Lotterywindfall boost

Glenavy and District Vintage Club, which is marking the 10th anniversary of its indoor show, has been awarded a grant of £7,860 to hold a celebratory event marking the anniversary.

Round Tower Rural Art, Culture and Education Society, which organises music and culture events aimed at bringing local people in the area together, has been awarded a grant of £3,950 to build and fit a new kitchen in its community venue.

Lisburn PSP (the People’s Support Project) has also been awarded a grant of £9,264 to recruit and train volunteers in conflict awareness, mediation and reconciliation. The volunteers will then support vulnerable people within the local community at contentious times of the year.

Awards for All offers community, voluntary and statutory groups the chance to apply for small grants of between £500 and £10,000 that will have a big impact on local communities and the lives of people most in need.

Application forms and guidance notes are available to download at www.awardsforall.org.uk.

For more details call them on 9055 1455, or email [email protected]