Grants have been awar-ded to organisations and charities by Bradford on Avon Town Council A £500 cheque will go to Bradford on Avon Friends of Palestine, to help fund a visit by Palestine dancers next month.

The same sum will go to Group Five, to supply needy families in the area with donated furniture, and to Cedar Court Day Centre, which runs a lunch club for the elderly.

Climate Friendly Brad-ford on Avon got £300; the Monday-Wednesday club, £250; and Senior Citizens Forum, £250.