Glastonbury and Street Lions Club has awarded a grant to Baltonsborough CE VC Primary School to help create an outdoor area for children to explore their surroundings and foster a sense of belonging. The funding comes from the Howard Martin Memorial Fund, established in honour of a long-serving club member.

In the autumn, local groups were invited to apply for grants, and the Lions Club was particularly impressed by the teaching staff at Baltonsborough Primary, who completed a 26-mile sponsored walk to support the project.

Howard Martin, a dedicated member of the Lions Club for many years, passed away in March 2023, leaving a substantial legacy to the club, which was received in the summer of 2024. His wish was for the funds to support young people and the community organisations they engage with.

A spokesperson for the club said: "It was Howard's wish that his legacy be used locally to help children, and we believe this project captures the essence of what he wanted to achieve and support. Other recent grants have included providing football kit to a local youth team, sponsoring a musical workshop at an infants school, and helping the Sea Cadets refurbish a Portacabin at their headquarters. We will be welcoming further applications in the future."

For more information about the grant programme, email [email protected].