A PHOTOGRAPHY group has been given a £4,000 lottery boost.

The Atherton and District Amateur Photographic Society was given the grant as part of the Awards for All programme.

It will allow the group to establish a new digital photography group and modify its premises for wheelchair-bound photographers.

Group spokesman Barry Fairclough, said: "We are thrilled to get this award.

"For a group like ours this is a large sum of money - and it will allow us to help many local people in the Bolton and Wigan areas."

For further information about the club contact Barry Fairclough on 01942 811443.