GRANT cheques were handed out to a large group of community organisations in Tavistock recently by Tavistock Town Council, in recognition of the contribution that such organisations make to the town (pictured above). Every year the council gives financial assistance to such groups through grant aid. The level of grant awarded to each organisation is decided by council members after the review of all completed application forms received.  Tavistock mayor Cllr Harry Smith said: 'The council has been providing this sort of support to community groups for many years, and this year considered more applications than in previous years. 'I have a real appreciation of the work done by local volunteers and hope the financial assistance we are able to give this year will help support and improve facilities available to residents of Tavistock and the surrounding area.'