THE Bolton City Challenge Community Fund has also recently made one-off donations to a range of local organisations.

These include £11,080 to the United Services Veterans Social Club for roof repairs, £3,233 to Halliwell Road Free Church for rewiring, and £978 to the Howcroft Inn for disabled bowling facilities.

Wolfenden Karate Club has benefited by £1,773 for equipment rental and tutor fees, while Chorley Old Road Methodist Church Community Rooms received £590 for seating, and Central Baptist Church Bowling Club got £581 for a carpet.

If your project is in the City Challenge area and you would like information on grants available from the Community Fund, call Jane or Gordon on 01204 845449.

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