HAMBLETON councillors are offering £125,000 in grants to community groups and voluntary organisations.

Grants of £1,000 upwards are being offered for groups in and around Easingwold, Northallerton, Thirsk, Bedale and Stokesley.

Applications or requests for more information should be made to Peter Cole, Development Officer (Communities) on 01609 767212 or by email to communities@hambleton.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is March 29.