A NUMBER of groups and projects have been awarded funding by Monmouthshire County Council’s Welsh Church Fund Working Group.

Councillors met last Wednesday (6th September) to approve funding for the projects.

Tintern Village Summer Fete Committee requested £450 to assist in the staging of an annual community event. £450 was awarded to help facilitate a popular and extensively attended community event.

Usk in Bloom requested £1,000 to replace four 30 year-old large flower containers that are not in keeping with the newest containers situated within the town. £1,000 was awarded to assist in the provision of community assets to enhance the cultural and environmental impact of Usk for visitors and residents alike.

Raglan Baptist Church requested £5,000 for the renovation and refurbishment of the Fellowship Centre kitchen. £2,500 was awarded to assist in the refurbishment of this community asset to provide enhanced facilities for enhanced community and private functions.

St Mary’s Church, Llanvair Discoed requested £1,000 to assist in the replacement of guttering and downpipes to the church. £1,000 was awarded to assist in remedial action to prevent further water damage to the church.

St John’s Parish Church Council in Devauden requested £2,500 to replace the entrance gates and supporting concrete plinths to the churchyard. £1,500 was awarded to assist restoring and enhancing public access to the communal facility.