Members of a local group received a donation from a major international company.

The Three Towns Men’s Shed were given a cheque by Chemring on Tuesday, December 10.

The global business which provides a range of advanced technology products and services to the aerospace, defence and security markets, presented the group with £900.

Donald McLarty, the Men’s Shed secretary, said the funds will be used to support the general running of the group.

He said: “When we need major items we can get grants, but if we need a pot of glue we’re stuck.

“We are very grateful.

“We gave them a certificate and expressed our thanks.

“It came at the right time.”

The group face major upheaval due to a planned move which has now been postponed til next Christmas.