Five groups benefit from Torridge grants

TORRIDGE District Council s Community Grants Scheme has made five awards to local groups. Rydon Archers, based in Holsworthy, have hit the target with an award of £260 to help with the purchase of specialised archery equipment. Members of the club come

TORRIDGE District Council's Community Grants Scheme has made five awards to local groups. Rydon Archers, based in Holsworthy, have hit the target with an award of £260 to help with the purchase of specialised archery equipment. Members of the club come from all over Torridge and span the generations, with children from 11-years-old being taught by octogenarian coach Phyllis Griffiths. Villagers in Littleham have received £2,000.Doug Hamilton, chairman of the Littleham Village Hall and Rangefield Charity, said the money would be used towards building a safe playground for children in the village playing field, which currently has no facilities for youngsters. Bideford Area Club for Disabled Learners has received a cheque for £540. Treasurer Julian York, said: "We will use the grant to purchase new equipment for our members -such as table football, air hockey, giant dominos and Jenga."Seize the Moment - a not-for-profit social enterprise with the aim of empowering young people through the arts - has received £2,000. It will be used to fund youth arts projects throughout Torridge in the autumn, including street dance, drama and film making.The Mission Youth Cafe has been given £1,220. Cafe founder and chairperson Anne Betts said: "The extra funding will be used to increase the opening times of the group, which focuses on transitional and independent living for young people."For more information on the Torridge Community Grants Scheme call (01237) 428871.