North-east community groups win Post Office competition

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North-east community groups win £1,000 Post Office competition

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Two community groups in the north-east have been awarded £1,000 after winning a competition.

The two Buckie groups were selected as successful entrants of a Post Office competition out of 2,332 entries.

Moray MS Community and Friends of the Fisherman’s Hall Group both took home a grand after being crowned “CommonUnity” victors.

The MS charity supports people with multiple sclerosis, as well as their families and carers, and will be using the money to run a weekly MS exercise class at a local gym.

Friends of the Fisherman’s Hall Group is used by many groups and organisations in the town.

With their prize money they will help to run a social enterprise cafe for the older generation of the town, and to set up a youth club with new equipment and games.

Post Office Retail chief executive Debbie Smith said: “Post Office branches are at the heart of villages, towns and cities across the UK so it’s really encouraging to see just how much a shared sense of community continues to matter in modern Britain.

“Our CommonUnity winners have shown real dedication to inspiring community spirit and I’m delighted to celebrate and reward their efforts.”