Cash on offer for voluntary groups in Woolton (Garston and Halewood Liberal Democrats)

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Cash on offer for voluntary groups in Woolton

January 9, 2009 12:00 AM

Voluntary groups in Woolton will benefit from a charity established to improve recreation and education in the neighbourhood.

The Woolton Educational and Recreational Charity is using the interest on the proceeds from the sale of Woolton Village Club in 2000 to make awards to local groups.

Last year a total of £26,515 was distributed with the following organisations benefiting:

Menlove Allotments Society-chipper machine- £999

St James Pre-School -seating equipment- £518.76

Woolton Youth Centre-computer equipment and art room - £6,374.18

Woolton Village Residents Association- provision of electricity to Christmas tree - £1,000

Woolton in Bloom -Superlambanana- £2,380

Woolton in Bloom - cost of watering plants -£6,000

Woolton Argyle Junior FC-trip to FA tournament - £1,920

Woolton Drama Group - various equipment and training - £3,823.12

Friends of Gateacre - Lambanana and planting - £3,500

This year it is anticipated that between £20,000 and £25.000 will be available from the Charity.

Councillor Malcolm Kelly, Chair of the Charity Trustees, said: "Last year we used funds from the Charity to help Woolton win a Britain in Bloom award and contribute to the Capital of Culture celebrations as well as helping schools, sports and arts groups.

"This year we are appealing again for organisations in the Woolton area who have ideas to improve education and leisure facilities in their community to come forward and apply for funding."

Applications should be made by February 28, 2009. Application forms can be obtained from Mr. R. Thomaides, Liverpool City Council, Room 219, Municipal Buildings, Dale Street L2 2DH ( Tel 0151 225 2405) or email robin.thomaides@liverpool.gov.uk