Community projects in Bargoed and Nelson have been given thousands of pounds in grants by the Big Lottery Fund.
Heol Fawr Allotments Association, in Nelson, has been given £1,855 to create a new area for disabled and able-bodied gardeners and Bargoed’s Heol Fargoed Allotments Association will spend their £2,404 on purchasing tools.
The two projects got the grant through the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All small grants programme.
Colin Brain, secretary for the Heol Fawr Allotments Association, said: “This money is going to mean so much to our community as some of our members had to give up gardening because of disability but now they will be able to do it again because we’re going to have an area which includes raised flower beds.”
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert also welcomed the funding.
He said: “This is wonderful news for these communities and particularly those who are avid gardeners. Allotments provide a great opportunity to get outdoors and be active which can improve physical and mental health. When it comes to allotments a little funding can make a big difference, particularly for disabled gardeners.”
For more information about the funding and how to apply for it, visit www.awardsforall.org.uk or call 0845 410 2030.