A ladies community choir is looking to expand its membership after receiving a four-figure grant.

South Lakeland choir, Hutton Harmonies, received the £3,990 sum from the community fund linked to OnPath Energy’s nearby Armistead Wind Farm.

The funding will cover the cost of hiring the hall, and other operational costs, for the next 12 months.

Hutton Harmonies, established last autumn, currently includes 16 members and meets weekly at the New Hutton Institute to rehearse a variety of songs.

The group is set to resume rehearsals in early September, with a try out session being organised for those who want to find out more.

Plans are also underway for a December concert.

Founder member of Hutton Harmonies, Jean Robinson, said: "While our members are mostly from the local area, we’re very much open to welcoming new people from anywhere across South Cumbria."

Projects in the vicinity of the Armistead Wind Farm can apply to its community fund via apply@onpathcommunityfund.co.uk or on 01913 786 342.