THE ELY Standard is pleased to announce the first round of winners of our �15,000 Cash Giveaway. We were inundated with applications from some very worthy causes and are delighted to be able to help the following organisations: Field Theatre Group, Lit

THE ELY Standard is pleased to announce the first round of winners of our �15,000 Cash Giveaway.

We were inundated with applications from some very worthy causes and are delighted to be able to help the following organisations:

Field Theatre Group, Littleport �1,000

Ely Guides �875

Pymoor Community Archive Group �400

Soham Methodist Mother and Toddler Group �250

Haddenham Day Centre �500

Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue �250

Mepal Friendship Club �500

Rotary Clubs of Ely �1,000

4 Women, Littleport �250

PULSE, Littleport �1,000

Littleport Band �500

City of Ely Cricket Club �250

Haddenham Bowls Club �650

Editor Debbie Davies said: "We have to emphasies that the amounts being announced are offers and subject, to the groups confirming their acceptance of the offer."

"We've had an overwhelming response. Community groups, we know, often struggle to find funding, so we are delighted to be able to recognise so many of the groups doing such valuable work in our area."

The list will also be announced on Thursday and successful applicants will receive offer letters shortly thereafter.

Other applications in the pipeline - all of which arrived before last week's closing date- are now being studied and the remaining sums will be allocated shortly.

Award winners will be invited to a special presentation once all the funding has been announced.