New Xpression Grants awarded

Grants for the latest Xpression Award scheme, now in its seventh round, have been announced this week.  The Xpression Award Grant scheme is organised by Wyre Forest District Council and is supported by Kidderminster Shuttle and Times. Ten applications were received by the closing date August 14th 2009, of which, seven were successful.

The Xpression scheme was set up to support sports, arts, heritage and environmental projects in the Wyre Forest district. Individuals, groups or clubs can apply for funding. Individual awards are for a maximum of £400 and groups are able to apply for up to £1000.

Cllr Marcus Hart, Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Community and Partnership Services said,

“We’re delighted to support new initiatives to develop cultural opportunities and activities. We want to help individuals and clubs develop their talents and support clubs in reaching their goals.”

All the new recipients have met the criteria set by the awards panel which includes being a resident, at school, or a member of a club in the district as well as providing full details of what the grant is needed for.

The latest successful applicants are:

1. Kidderminster Beekeepers £750 towards the cost of beekeeping equipment

2. Amelia Hancocks, Samurai Judo Club £200 towards the cost of a new kit and further training

3. Charis Hancocks, Samurai Judo Club £200 towards the cost of a new kit and coaching

4. Nathan Claris, Midlands Hockey Team, U15's £200 towards the cost of a new kit

5. Kemp Hospice, £980 to commission an artist to deliver art classes to patients

6. Classical Music Society £500 to engage professional artists to preserve the Societies' promotion of live classical music within the Wyre Forest District

7. Emily Hyde £200 towards golf coaching

Date of issue - 23rd September 2009