A total of £2,949 in funding was agreed to be split between 10 organisations across the area.

The money will support a diverse range of local organisations and be put to good use in a variety of ways.

Members of the committee agreed the following grant awards:

• St Andrew’s Church Blantyre – £350 for an outing and entrance fees.
• Hillhouse Parish Church Men’s Club, Hamilton – £200 for entrance fees.
• Members of Scotland’s Autism Informed Community (MOSAIC), Hamilton – £300 for start-up costs and materials.
• Larkhall Heritage Group – £249 for an outing and entrance fees.
• Hamilton South Guilds Together – £300 for an outing.
• Strutherhill Lunch and Social Club – £300 for an outing.
• Larkhall Burns Club - £350 for an outing and entrance fees.
• Hamilton Bowling Club - £300 for an outing.
• Hamilton Bowling Club (Ladies Section) - £300 for an outing and entrance fees.
• Avondale Heather Curling Club, Hamilton - £300 for administration and publicity costs.

Details on how to apply for an area committee grant are available on the South Lanarkshire Council website.