THE mayor of Newton Abbot, Cllr Mike Ryan, chose youth groups in Newton Abbot as his charity during his year in office.

He will be distributing the funds at the end of his mayoral year in May, and is asking leaders or those who help run youth groups in the town who would like extra funding, to get in touch.

Those who would like to be considered for a share of the charity fund should write to him at the Town Hall, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HN.

Letters must be received by Friday, April 22, and state: The name of the group; contact details; what the group does; the purpose of the funding; and who would benefit from the funding.