TWO Tavistock charities have been boosted this month by awards of £5,000 each.

Tavistock Youth Café Plus in Pixon Lane has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the Government's 'Aiming High for Disabled Children' initiative.

Allan Lewis, TYCP's promoter and fundraiser, said: 'We are so grateful to our new treasurer, Tracy Barton, for her hard work in getting a £5,000 grant.'

Monies will be going towards day trips for the youngsters, weekends and other activities.

'We have lots to celebrate from a successful year of TYCP, which is leading the way to families all over the county on how to get a bunch of committed parents to form a service to local people and help support children, parents and carers with the problems and stress of looking after children and young adults with special needs.'

Aiming High for Disabled Children, the transformation programme for disabled children's services, has also granted £5,000 to the Tavi Specials football teams.

Allan Lewis said that the charity were thrilled at the Tavi Specials success and wanted to show their recognition for all the hard work of the coaches and helpers.'

The co-ordinator of the charity will visit a training session soon and watch a match involving the Specials.

The money will go towards ground maintenance, equipment, running costs, transport and other expenses.

l Tavistock Youth Cafe Plus are holding a disco and fancy dress Hallowe'en party on October 31.

The party, at the Red and Black Club in Tavistock, will be held between 2pm and 4.30pm. There will a buffet and the bar will be open.

Tickets can be bought on the door — £2 for adults and free entry for children.