Groups get last round of grants

A new bowls clubhouse, park redevelopments and outdoor gym equipment are among the items being purchased from the last round of a grants giveout.

The GRASSroots grants are part of the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The latest to receive it are:
* Surfleet Play and Recreation Charity (£18,437) – To repair and replace equipment in the children’s play area, install a shelter for the Forest School and install safety signage around the park.
* West Pinchbeck Village Hall (£24,997) – Replacement of existing boiler, installation of disabled toilet/improvement to toilet blocks and disabled access, resurfacing of car park and replacement of two windows.
* Holbeach Amateur Theatrical Society (£12,000) – New lighting and sound equipment.
* Deeping St Nicholas Parish Council (£24,500) – Redevelopment of St Nicholas Park.
* Sutton Bridge Parish Council (£24,999) – Development and refurbishment of play area.
* Crowland Town Bowling Club (£20,046) – New clubhouse.
* Gedney Drove End and Dawsmere Village Hall (£9,872) – Upgrading of electric wiring, installation of kitchen extractor fan and signage for the hall.
* Fleet Parish Council (£24,999) – Renovation of the playing field with more accessibility for disabled users.
* Holbeach United Community Sport Academy (£11,712) – New lighting and redecoration of academy building.
* Weston St Mary Village Hall (£18,724) – Upgrading the village hall, replacing the floor, fire doors, patio and fencing.
* Marjorum Beehive Association Ltd (£20,696) – Replacement of hall’s wooden floor and redesign of male toilet to include ramp and changing facilities.
* Sutton St Edmund Parish Council (£24,999) – Installation of outdoor gym equipment.
A spokesman for South Holland District Council said that £650,000 had been distributed by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation over 12 months, which also triggered around £150,000 of match founding.
Coun Paul Redgate, deputy leader and portfolio holder for finance, said: “I am so pleased that we have marked this milestone just 12 months after the first awards were made by Lincolnshire Community Foundation. This investment marks a once in a generation investment by the council.
“There has been a huge demand for this grant scheme and those who have been successful have demonstrated what can be achieved with the right combination of suitable funding and passion.”

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