A BID to give Alfington Village Hall a makeover got a �2,625 cash boost last week.

A BID to give Alfington Village Hall a makeover got a �2,625 cash boost last week.

East Devon District Council deemed the villagers' efforts to replace discoloured flooring and a rusty cooker and install a new stainless steel sink, preparation surfaces and heating system in the hall worthy of funding and selected it among beneficiaries. Thirty had applied for financial backing.

Alfington's Parochial Church Council (PCC) is coordinating the �7,500 bid.