STUDENTS in further or higher education who live in the parishes of Ripple, Bushley, Queenhill or Holdfast could benefit from a grant towards the cost of books, equipment and travel.

The Ancient Parish of Ripple Trust will soon be considering its next round of grant applications.

For details and an application form, contact the clerk to the trustees John Willis by calling 01684 594570, emailing willis.courtlea@btopenworld.com or writing to: 7 Court Lea, Holly Green, Upton, WR8 0PE.

Applications must be received by Friday, March 19.