THE River Severn Rescue Association applied for a National Lottery Grant recently to replace an aged Land Rover.

"No" said the funding committee.

The Sheffield Samaritans applied for a grant to continue their vital voluntary work.

"No" said the funding committee.

The Lyme Regis Development Trust applied for a grant to help fund an event looking at fossils, to take place on April 8 and 9.

"Yes" said the funding committee. Here is £36,800.

That's right £36,800. For a two day Fossil Festival.

(Mr) J E PLUMTREE

Brook Meadow

Wroughton