A GROUP of youngsters with special needs will take part in dance and circus workshops.

A £550 grant from the West Redcar single regeneration budget's community chest has enabled the Fun Activities Club to provide the workshops at Kirkleatham Hall School, near Redcar.

Chairwoman Karen Preston, a member of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's play development team, drew up the application.

The money will fund two workshops as well as the purchase of musical instruments and art materials.

Community and voluntary groups across west Redcar can benefit from a grant of up to £1,000 from the community chest.

For further information and an application pack, contact grants officer Laura Ellison on (01642) 444281.