WHEN is comes to money for the arts, it seems that there is never enough to go around.

Theatres, other live entertainment venues and arts groups are left waiting with bated breath every year when it comes to the annual round of grants.

Worcester Arts Workshop, as we report on Page 3 today, receives around £46,000 in grants but is now facing a major problem.

Mystery flooding has meant that the Workshop's main theatre space has had to be closed and the cost of repairs - which could be in the region of £25,000 - is, in the words of general manager John Denton "way out of our league".

Since the 1980s, the Sansome Street venue has aimed to play a vibrant part in the cultural life of the city.

Many musicians, dancers, actors, writers and artists have had cause to be grateful for the Workshop's existence. Its commitment to involving the city's young people in artistic endeavour also deserves to be applauded.

Clearly, the purpose-built venue still has the potential to be a hub for county artists from all disciplines.

For the Faithful City to thrive and prosper in the 21st Century it needs many things. The wish list includes a welcoming environment, a thrusting economy and high quality education.

To that should be added impressive leisure facilities, whether they be for the sporting fraternity or those who love the arts. Money is the key to providing them and, when it's needed, money should be found.