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"DELIGHTED community groups picked up awards for their share of £60,000 at the finale to Melton Council's Making a Difference campaign."

"The authority first announced the available cash in October and the 21 successful applicants were revealed just before Christmas."

"A ceremony on Tuesday saw all the grant winners presented with certificates by Melton Council leader Malise Graham and Mayor of Melton Ron Marks."

"Mr Graham said: "The atmosphere was fantastic, it was great to see everything come together and I think it has been very well received."

""This was the most effective way of getting surplus money to the community and the best way of making sure it went directly to good causes.""

"The £60,000 pot was split in two, with half going to Melton-based groups and the rest made available to the borough's rural parish councils."

"Frisby Parish Council members are celebrating after being awarded £900 to turn empty space in the village's new burial ground into a wild flower garden until it is needed."

"Chairman Malcolm Britton said: "The idea is to be conscientious about fuel and rather than mow the empty space all the time with a petrol mower we thought we could turn it
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