A TOWN council has handed out hundred of pounds in grants at its recent meeting to beneficiaries from local groups.
Ellesmere Town Council handed out £1,400 after receiving requests from Ellesmere and District Day Centre (Thursday Club), Ellesmere Bowling Club and Ellesmere Scouts.
The cheques were dished out by town mayor Councillor Anne Wignall to successful applicants who were at the town hall to receive the money when the council met on Monday, September 9.
She said: “We are delighted to be able to support so many hard-working groups in the town that help to make Ellesmere such a wonderful place to live.”
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The Thursday Club received £500 to help support for the activities it organises for older people each week.
Places are available for new members at this friendly club – further information is available from Elaine Stockdale on 01691 777207.
Meanwhile, Ellesmere Bowling Club received £400 to further develop the facilities at the club which stands on the site of the old Ellesmere Castle, a place of special historical interest.
Members are keen to attract new people to join the club (its members are aged nine to 90) and to support its fundraising events.
A quiz night will be held at the Ellesmere Hotel on Saturday, October, 7 with a 7.30pm start, teams of 4 at £2.50 per person – contact ellesmerebowlingclub.co.uk for further information.
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Meanwhile, representatives from Ellesmere Town Scouts updated councillors on the progress of the new Scout Hut which will be completed during the autumn.
The £500 awarded by the town council will be spent on providing toilets in the new building – essential, particularly now that the number of scouts has grown and there is a waiting list.
Cllr Wignall added: “Councillors said they were looking forward to seeing a new community building added to the town’s facilities.”
Information about grant applications can be found at https://ellesmere-tc.gov.uk/grants-awarding-information/
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