The Community Foundation of Abilene has awarded a grant to the View Volunteer Fire Department. The grant amounting to roughly $10,000 will be used to purchase new, custom bunker gear.
Each seat of gear, amounting to $1,700-$1,800, consists of coats and pants that are lined with thermal protection, gloves that are specialized for high temperatures or maximum grip and thermal hoods to protect them from burns.
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A Gilesgate-based shop and community facility, Hexham’s Core Music, launches a separate workshop where up to six people will be trained how to repair guitars and make ukuleles. The European Social Fund grant supported the project and has secured funds through the County Durham Communication Foundation to equip the workshop in Burn Lane.