NEW heating and lighting systems have been installed following a grant.

The new systems at Lower Swell Village Hall were funded by Gloucestershire Environmental Trust who handed over a cheque for £3,847.50 to Lynda Rollason, secretary of Swell Village Hall Committee.

At the presentation, she said: "The hall is used regularly for fundraising events and by independent hirers, so the year round conditions will be much more economical and comfortable for all concerned."

The village hall’s previous heating and lighting systems were very old and expensive to run, so the newly installed eco panel heaters and sweep fans will provide more economical and controllable ambient temperatures, with the LED light fittings also providing more economical lighting.

The full cost of the project was £5,472 of which the Village Hall Committee was required to raise £1,624.50.

The next large event to be held at the village hall is the Swells Village Fete on Sunday June 24.

More information about Swell Village Hall Committee can be found on their Facebook page and about Gloucestershire Environmental Trust at www.ge-trust.org.uk