A YOUTH group specialising in creative arts has been awarded a £500 community grant.

The money from the North Eastern and Cumbrian Co-op's community dividend scheme has been given to Natural High in Willington.

The group, formed in 1999, meets every week at the Methodist church for dance, singing and drama lessons. They have also staged several community concerts.

The money will be used to buy backing compact discs, stage curtains and lighting.