Puddletown village hall
A DORSET village hall has received a boost from the National Lottery.
A grant of £11,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund will help Puddletown Village Hall achieve its aim of installing solar panels with battery backup.
The grant is in addition to Puddletown Area Parish Council’s offer of over £5,000 to fund the batteries.
“We expect the system will significantly reduce our electricity costs and help us limit any future charges to hirers,” said hall treasurer Chris Leonard.
”Thanks to National Lottery players the cost of the hall should be affordable for everyone who uses it which we hope will encourage more community activity."
The system is due to be installed at the end of July.
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