Snapshot of how some communities are spending SPF grants

Arnhem 1944 Fellowship - £4,000

To commission a feasibility study to establish a public Arnhem and Airborne Forces Trail throughout South Kesteven. This would link with existing heritage around America’s 9th Group Troop Carrier Command, whose aircraft transported airborne troops to Holland from airfields around Grantham.

St Wulfram’s Parochial Church Council - £3,115

For maintenance to the Grade I listed church in Grantham, including replacing high-level window mesh to stop damage from pigeons and to repairing gutters, sumps and downpipes to prevent water damage to stonework.

Castle Bytham Village Hall - £20,242

To provide a modern, energy-efficient heating system, insulation to vaulted ceilings, draught-free exterior doors and LED lighting.

Long Bennington Parish Council£9,689

For a traffic calming scheme with ‘gateways’ to define the village entrance, exits and highlight a 30mph speed limit.

Open Door Baptist Church, Deeping St James - £8,000

To upgrade to LED lighting, plus installation of modern controls including PIR to reduce running costs and ensure the church can continue as a community hub.

Caythorpe & Frieston Parish Council - £12,977

To install an automated winding and regulation system in Grade I listed St Vincent’s Church in Caythorpe. The church welcomes visitors from a far, the clock set within the body of the church being one of the main attractions. The mechanical clock was fabricated and installed by the same company that installed the Great Clock at the Houses of Parliament, better known as Big Ben.

Brudenell Playing Fields Management Committee - £8,555

To replace fire doors at Baston Village Hall, currently in disrepair causing soaring heating costs in a community building used by a range of village groups including exercise classes, the WI, private parties and ‘mum and tot’ groups.

Uffington Cricket Club - £8,000

A safe play area for children will be built to attract more families to the only sports facility in the village.

Stamford Art Pop-up - £6,353

This event built on last year’s successful free community arts event, which involved collaboration with local artist Korp to feature 12 urban artists and muralists painting ‘live’.

Swinstead Parish Council - £5,642

Deer-proof fences are needed at the Jubilee Orchard in Swinstead, to protect the 60 fruit trees there. The orchard is a safe family environment in a countryside setting.

Friends of Deepings Library - £2,148

To bring pop-up cinema for a two-day film festival meeting local need for cinema without having to travel.

Deepings Community Library£1,100

A History Heritage Day for 150 children from local schools.

Grantham’s Jubilee Church - £3,750

To replace an old heater, without which community groups and language lessons would need to be cancelled in cold weather.

Carlby Village Hall - £1,400

To install loft insulation which will reduce operating costs.

Deeping St James Priory Church£500

Funding to stage a ukulele concert.

Grantham Rivercare - £250

To go towards litter picking equipment for work along the River Witham and surrounding areas.

For more information about approved grants to date visit www.southkesteven.gov.uk/SPFgrants