Tag: Banks renewables

Wind farm hits the right note with historic male choir funding

Community

Roderick Holly - November 15, 2023

ONE of Scotland’s oldest male choirs has received nearly £5,000 through a community grant thanks to a nearby wind farm. With roots dating back to...

Lifeline bus service en route for growth after major funding

Traffic News

Roderick Holly - September 12, 2023

A VITAL bus service in South Lanarkshire that received £41,000 of funding from a nearby windfarm and a leading Scottish charity has announced plans...

South Lanarkshire sees lift off after successful balloon festival

Entertainment

Roderick Holly - September 5, 2023

TENS OF THOUSANDS of people flocked to South Lanarkshire to enjoy Scotland’s only hot air balloon festival. Strathaven Balloon Festival brought together more than 40,000...

Vital community hub future-proofed thanks to wind farm fund

Community

Roderick Holly - July 10, 2023

AN INTEGRAL village hall in South Lanarkshire has been saved from falling into disrepair after receiving £100,000 worth of grants from a local renewables...

Wind farm ramps up funding to make local hub accessible

Community

Roderick Holly - July 4, 2023

A COMMUNITY CLUB has had access to its grounds bolstered thanks to a major £10,000 grant from a nearby wind farm. Entering its 125th year,...

Local groups boosted by £300k of wind farm funds since Covid

Business

Roderick Holly - April 10, 2023

LOCAL groups in South Lanarkshire have had their coffers topped up by over £300,000 collectively since 2020 through community grants courtesy of a local...