LOCAL groups looking for a cash boost in time for Christmas are invited to apply for a share of the Town Council’s festive funding pot.

Milford Haven Town Council will be giving away £1,400 this year, to help local groups and clubs with any Christmas-related plans and events.

To be eligible, applicants must be based in Milford Haven, or primarily work with local residents.

The grant requested must be for an event connected with Christmas 2014, and be ‘for the benefit of the people of the town’.

Last year, 12 local charities and groups benefitted from an early Christmas present from the Town Council.

A total of £1,500 was awarded, with the largest sum going to Christmas Together – a festive party, held at the Pill Social Centre, for people who would otherwise be on their own on Christmas Day.

Grant application forms are available to download form the council website at www.milfordhaventowncouncil.org.uk.

You can also obtain a form by telephoning the town clerk on 01646 692505.

The date for completed application forms is no later than 5pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2014.