TWO Teignbridge sports clubs have been awarded thousands of pounds to pay for improvements.

Chagford Recreational Trust scooped £55,000 and Decoy BMX almost £35,000 as it was announced they were among eight projects in the south west to share cash from the National Lottery.

A total of 91 schemes nationally were awarded more than

£6 million from the Sport England funding which is to go towards building and maintaining sports clubs and groups which are helping people to stay active.

The Chagford Trust runs the largest outdoor freshwater pool in Devon.

Built in 1933, it is fed with water from the nearby River Teign and sees 8,000 swims a year.

The £55,000 is to pay for green technology to maintain a stable temperature so it can be used all year round.

Last year, £28,000 was raised for major improvements by installing a special liner to help keep the pool clean.

Built in 1998, Decoy BMX Club has been awarded £34,750 to upgrade its facilities.

The project will provide more modern facilities to make it safer for children and members.

The upgrade will also bring the club up to international standards so members have more experience when they compete elsewhere.

The money has been made available through Sport England’s Inspired Facilities scheme, aimed at helping clubs with repairs, maintenance and upgrading.

Sport England property director Charles Johnston said: ‘The Inspired Facilities fund has had a huge impact on grassroots sport across the country.

‘Since 2011, we’ve invested £102 million into more than 1,920 projects to improve and refurbish sports clubs and transform non-sporting venues into vibrant, community sports clubs.

‘It’s great to see these latest projects join the long list of successful clubs to benefit from National Lottery funding.’