A support group for people with Parkinson's disease has received a £700 funding boost from South Kesteven District Councillor Ray Wootten.

The Ward Member Grant will cover the costs of a Christmas social, transport to the group's annual dinner for those no longer able to drive, and a recent fundraising event at Grantham Arts Theatre.

Cllr Wootten said: "This busy group provides support for sufferers as well as their families and hosts both social and therapeutic events which make a world of difference to them.

"It's a tough and frustrating illness which prevents people from controlling their movement and I'm pleased to have been able to make their funds stretch further."

Raymond Flack, Chairman of the 48-strong Grantham Branch of Parkinson's UK, said: "Cllr Wootten's grant is particularly welcome to help us with our regular activities and our Christmas events.

"We're a social and care organisation which meets monthly but also run a weekly dance with movement and physio sessions approved by Parkinson's UK to help people's mobility. This costs us £85 per session so additional funding is a great help."