Friday, 12 September 2008

Grants for local organisations

Congratulations to the following groups who won funding for their projects at the Frome Vale Area Forum held at the C of E School on 11 Sept.
• Village Action - £1,324 for developing a local heritage walks trail booklet with help from the Local History Group. The 5 walks included will cover Coalpit Heath, Frampton Cotterell, Mining, a children’s walk and a wheelchair users route.
• Friends of Ram Hill Colliery - £1,000 to help to remove contaminated soil that blocks the dramway and the remains of the mine’s steam raising plant.
• Coalpit Heath Community Garden - £1,000 towards themed planting, a raised flower bed and a heritage information board.
• The Manor Hall - £2,870 to replace ‘disgusting looking’ lino and floor.
• Crossbow House Community Centre - £1,000 to provide some much needed new tables and chairs.

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