Grants for Ilfracombe groups

Ilfracombe Mayor Lynda Courtnadge pictured with one of Ilfracombe Junior School’s Gardening groups.

Tony Gussin Thursday, March 7, 2013
8:43 AM

Small grants scheme makes a difference for community groups in the town.

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FROM play days to soup and composters to pool tables Ilfracombe Town Council has supported more local causes with its small grants scheme.

The council has awarded £5,150 for the year 2012/13 to numerous community organisations to help them carry out their work or buy much-needed equipment. This is in addition to the £19,000 awarded earlier in the year.

Examples include numerous groups such as Slade Valley Youth Club, with £500 towards youth activities and projects.

Ilfracombe District AND Tourism Association received £300 towards the cost of bands for the summer on the seafront, while the Museum received the same to fund four family activity days.

Ilfracombe Junior School also received £250 to buy an additional composter for the school garden.

“The town council is delighted to support such a wide range of organisations that play an important role within the community,” said the Mayor, Councillor Lynda Courtnadge after a visit to the junior school.

“It was lovely to see the new composter being used so positively. It’s really great so many kids are interested in gardening and those I met were very keen.”