Seven Clydesdale groups have received council funding

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Over £2000 has been granted to a total of seven community groups across Clydesdale.Councillors on the Clydesdale Area Committee today (June 26) granted a total of £2685 to local organisations from the community grant budget.The council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The main aims of the grants scheme are to fund activities and projects which bring community benefit and to involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment.Support is offered for a variety of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events.Groups who were granted cash today include St John’s Church Guild in Carluke who received £300 for an outing; ISKCON in Lesmahagow who were funded £600 for equipment and materials; and Law OAP Welfare Association who got £300 for an outing.Waterside WRI in Lesmahagow also received £300 for an outing; Clydesdale International Twinning Association in Lanark got £350 for an outing and entrance fees; Music in Lanark were funded £300 for administration and