Mr Dunne said "I have raised my concerns that the Lottery has not given its fair share to rural areas. Well someone seems to have been paying attention, since South Shropshire has done particularly well in this latest round of awards to community projects. It is a tribute to the enthusiasm and enterprise of our local community groups.
I encourage all local groups seeking funding to visit the website www.awardsforall.org.uk to see the type of projects this programme helps to fund. Those benefiting from the latest awards include the Worthen & Brockton Bowling Club to help purchase a new watering system for their green; Ludlow Town Football Club to renovate two pitches previously unusable; and SCRAPPIES who promote recycling by running arts and craft workshops for children and their families in South Shropshire."
