Kind-hearted Rotarians will be awarding a different community group £200 every month.

The Rotary Club of Hunterston, which covers Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston areas as well as the West Kilbride area are delighted to announce its new Community Awards Scheme.

An award of £200 will be made each month and is targeted to benefit clubs, organisations or individuals working with children, teenagers, elderly, vulnerable or disabled people in Ardrossan, Saltcoats,Stevenston, West Kilbride or Fairlie.

Club President Ewan Cochran said: “The club had already donated many thousands of pounds to local organisations over many years on a discretionary basis and this scheme would increase the commitment of Rotary to serve the local community.”

The rules of the scheme and a simple application form are available on the club’s website www.hunterstonrotary.org.uk or on Rotary Club of Hunterston Facebook page.

Forms are also available from the Club Secretary who can be contacted on email at mortonsj2@yahoo.co.uk or on mobile on 07748 694373.

Forms are also available from North Ayrshire libraries.