Lottery grants for Ballymena groups

Community groups in the Ballymena area have been awarded funding from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme.

Ballykeel Together Development Association received £9,879 to provide a range of social outings and activities. Hillstown Rural Community Group will use a grant of £10,000 on a new kitchen at their premises.

A further £6,625 has been awarded to Kells & Connor and District Social Committee to organise visits, speakers and events for local older people.