HELENSBURGH Hockey Club is one of 100 groups across Scotland to receive a share of National Lottery cash for good causes.

The club has been awarded £6,000 from SportScotland which will be used by the club to develop stronger links with local primary schools through after school sessions, an inter-school festival and a community club.

The funding comes from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland which makes grants from £300 to £10,000 with funds raised by Lotto players.

The club received a share of £677,936 distributed across Scotland.

Applications to the Big Lottery Fund are received on a rolling basis and can be made at any time. To apply visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/scotland