THERE are just a few days left for community leaders of the future in former coal mining areas to apply for a chance to help their neighbours.
The Coalfields Community Spirit Millennium Awards are designed to give recognition and training to up to 140 individuals committed to regenerating their area.
No new applications will be accepted for awards after July 31. Applicants must come from the five local authority districts of Chester-le-Street, Derwentside, Durham, Easington and Sedgefield.
Those interested should be individuals with good ideas. No formal qualifications are required, but applicants will need to show that they are involved in voluntary activities already, or have strong personal motivation to develop a voluntary project. Contact 0191-383 0055 for an application pack.
The County Durham Foundation has received funding from the Millennium Commission for the scheme
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