A YOUNG people's community group has been awarded £500 to help with the cost of their electricity bill.

Wally's, also known as Hulton Lane club room, was set up to care for people under the age of 18 and aims to promote a better environment for young people.

The centre provides facilities and play areas for children in the Deane area. It also holds a pensioners' bingo night and is a base for the local rounders team.

The £500 Voluntary Sector Grant will help towards the cost of heating the centre, which last year came to £1,468. Other local community groups are invited to apply for Bolton Council grants by contacting Imran Hussain on 01204 331063.