THOUSANDS OF POUNDS are being offered to West Dorset community groups by the Bridport Community Fund and the Dorchester Joint Markets Committee.

The money comes from entrance fees at Dorchester Market and West Bay car boot sales.

Good causes previously given grants have included toddler groups, pre-schools, sport clubs and village halls.

Application forms are available from today (1 December 2010) at  www.dorsetforyou.com/dorchestergrants and www.dorsetforyou.com/bridportfund or  from town council offices and tourist information centres.

The closing date for applications, which will be considered by a panel of West Dorset district councillors, is 28 February 2011.

For more information about applying for a grant contact Christine Stone on 01305 252238 or c.stone@westdorset-dc.gov.uk

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