A girls rugby club in Bolton has been given a funding boost – allowing them to provide more sessions this year.
The Westhoughton Lions have been awarded £500 to help them provide free rugby sessions of young girls.
This comes after the popular local sports club was awarded the grant by Westhoughton Town Council, which gives grants up to £500 to community organisations.
Westhoughton Town Mayor Cllr Deirdre McGeown presented a cheque to club officials and youngsters.
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She said: “Although Westhoughton Lions were unable to train, as the ground was too wet, they turned up to see me with Consort Ollie Younge, handing over a cheque.
“Westhoughton Lions applied for a grant from Westhoughton Town Council and as Mayor I was delighted to pass this on.”
Other organisations wishing to apply for a grant can do so using the application form on the town council’s webpage at www.bolton.gov.uk/westhoughton/town-council-grants/1
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