Wooler Christmas lights to benefit from Co-op funding

A Co-op grant of over £3,000 is to be put towards further improvements to the Christmas lights in Wooler.
Wooler Christmas Lights 2019. Picture by Jane ColtmanWooler Christmas Lights 2019. Picture by Jane Coltman
Wooler Christmas Lights 2019. Picture by Jane Coltman

Wooler Parish Council was recently presented with a cheque for £3,125.86.

Chairman Mark Mather said: “They are a big store for Wooler but this shows they have the community at heart.

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“They do great work locally and this support makes a huge difference. It’s a fantastic amount of money.

The Co-op has donated £3125.86 towards the Wooler Christmas Lights fund.The Co-op has donated £3125.86 towards the Wooler Christmas Lights fund.
The Co-op has donated £3125.86 towards the Wooler Christmas Lights fund.

“I’d like to thank them and all the members of the public who have helped to contribute.”

Wooler Young People’s Association also received £3,294 and 1st Wooler BP Scout Group was granted £3,055.

The Co-op has handed over £73,000 to 24 good causes across north Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

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This is the latest round of pay-outs from the local community fund, and brings the amount the Co-op members have invested in causes in this area to £236,000.