Groups in village get a share of bonus cash (From Worcester News)
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Groups in village get a share of bonus cash
8:40pm Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in News
WE’RE IN THE MONEY: Councillors Ron Davis and Audrey Steel celebrate Eckington under-fives club’s cash boost with Tracy Perkins, George Glaze, Jade Gafney, Susan Williamson and local youngsters. Picture by Nick Toogood.
A NUMBER of groups in Eckington are set to benefit from more than £12,000.
The money has come from Wychavon District Council’s New Homes Bonus fund.
The village hall, recreational centre, football teams, cricket club, Scouts, WI and Thursday Club were all among the groups which asked for part of the funding and each group will now be able to put the cash towards a project.
Tracy Perkins, partnership officer at Wychavon, said: “We are confident that the funding will help maintain village traditions and engender community spirit.”
George Glaze, vice-chairman of Eckington Parish Council, said: “As a small village we were anxious to maximise any benefits.”
To find out if your village is eligible for funding, visit wychavon.gov.uk/newhomesbonus.
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