The Hugs Foundation, a charity focused on rescuing and rehoming horses and ponies, received an £8,000 grant from the Morrisons Foundation. This grant will be used to create an eco-friendly, interactive play area for families with children who have complex needs, providing a space for relaxation, confidence-building, and skill development. The charity expressed gratitude for the funding, which allowed them to install a sensory trail to support emotional regulation and physical development.
Martin Henderson, a Community Champion at Morrisons, recommended The Hugs Foundation for the grant as part of the Morrisons Foundation’s Community Spaces Fund. This fund, established to celebrate the supermarket’s 125th Anniversary, provided grants of up to £8,000 to 125 charities to enhance community spaces and facilities. The donation to The Hugs Foundation will have a positive impact on the lives of many children and families in need.
In Altarnun, the council meeting discussed progress on lobbying for a safer solution to the Plusha junction safety issues. Efforts by the Safer Plusha Action Group, Cornwall Councillor Adrian Parsons, and MP Ben Maguire have been instrumental in pushing for a substantive graded junction at Plusha. Additionally, Altarnun councillors funded the completion of the Pipers Pool and Trewint superfast fibre Broadband scheme, which has benefited local businesses and connectivity. Other topics at the meeting included planning matters, such as tree reduction for safety reasons and support for a sympathetic development at Jollsground Barn.
