Community groups around Wells are celebrating a seasonal gift of thousands of pounds in grants from St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council.

The biggest single amount, £1,200, will go to support the lollipop school crossing patrol at West Horrington on the busy B3139.

Wookey Hole Community Hall will receive £950 and the community radio station, GFM, was awarded £900.

Others to benefit include Coxley Community Land Trust (£500) and charities Heads Up (£900) and Elim (£500).

St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council serves 11 villages around Wells and neighbouring hamlets.

They are South, West and East Horrington, Dinder, Dulcote, Coxley, Polsham, Haybridge, Wookey Hole, Easton and Green Ore.