A YOUTH club will be able to buy new equipment and games after winning a 500 grant.

Cotherstone Youth Club, which meets in Cotherstone Village Hall, received the money from the fund for Children and Young Peoples Partcipation in Teesdale and Weardale.

The group also held a bake sale to raise a further 40 for club funds They also held a bake sale, instead of the usual tuck-shop to add a further 40 pounds to the funds.

It is hoped the money will enable the club to expand the types of activities it runs by asking local experts to come and run workshops in craft, drama and music.

Club member Calsie Tyler said: "Youth Club is once a month and we really enjoy trying out new crafts, playing games and meeting up with our friends."

The youth club has been running for 20 years and meets on Monday evenings once a month.

For more information about the group call Annalisa Ward on 07928-901621.