Introduc<strong>in</strong>g the Tippers Landscap<strong>in</strong>g Range ................................ Everyth<strong>in</strong>g you need to create the perfect outdoor liv<strong>in</strong>g space! Tippers stocks a large range of landscap<strong>in</strong>g products and its branches feature bespoke displays to help you imag<strong>in</strong>e what your garden or outdoor space will look like. To accompany your landscap<strong>in</strong>g projects, Tippers also stocks a selection of high-quality Artificial Grass. A full range is available to suit a range of gardens. Decorative aggregates and stone are the perfect f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g touch for your garden. A comprehensive range of sizes and colours are available <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>i or bulk bags. Visit www.tippers.com for more <strong>in</strong>formation and to f<strong>in</strong>d your local branch. The landscap<strong>in</strong>g range consists of Porcela<strong>in</strong> Pav<strong>in</strong>g, Natural Stone Pav<strong>in</strong>g, Decorative Aggregates, Artificial Grass and the accompany<strong>in</strong>g accessories and essentials. One of the latest trends <strong>in</strong> landscape design is Porcela<strong>in</strong> Pav<strong>in</strong>g. Tipper’s premium Spanish Porcela<strong>in</strong> is available <strong>in</strong> a range of natural textures or contemporary f<strong>in</strong>ishes to create your perfect outside space. Look, touch and feel the Porcela<strong>in</strong> Pav<strong>in</strong>g at the bespoke displays at Tippers’ branches. For a more traditional aesthetic, the Tippers Natural Stone range is the ideal choice. The Premium Sandstone and Limestone are sourced directly from India to ensure quality and stock availability. Meticulously handcrafted and hands elected, they are available <strong>in</strong> a riven or smooth f<strong>in</strong>ish with a chiseled or sawn edge. Natural Stone is beautifully dist<strong>in</strong>ctive with its colour mix, eye-catch<strong>in</strong>g patterns and ve<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g variations, with no two pav<strong>in</strong>g slabs be<strong>in</strong>g the same. 34 Local Causes to Receive Fund<strong>in</strong>g ................................ Thirteen community and voluntary organisations across the district will receive a share of £489,000 over three years. <strong>Lichfield</strong> District Council has recently announced the groups that will receive fund<strong>in</strong>g through its community and voluntary sector fund<strong>in</strong>g scheme. This forms part of the council’s commitment to award the voluntary and community sector £200,000 each year over three years from <strong>2021</strong> to Richard Cox 2024. All the projects chosen support one or more of the council’s objectives. These <strong>in</strong>clude enabl<strong>in</strong>g people to help themselves and others, collaborate and engage with the council, and live healthy and active lives, as well as shap<strong>in</strong>g place to keep it green and safe, and preserve the character and appearance of the district. The follow<strong>in</strong>g recipients of the grants will receive fund<strong>in</strong>g each year over three years: • £120,000 to MHA Communities for enabl<strong>in</strong>g people <strong>in</strong> later life and shap<strong>in</strong>g the community. • £82,000 to Support Staffordshire for a thriv<strong>in</strong>g voluntary sector across <strong>Lichfield</strong> District. • £64,980 to South East Staffordshire Citizens Advice Bureau to <strong>in</strong>crease advice and service provision across the district. • £34,875 to Spark for its Grow and Thrive project to provide wellbe<strong>in</strong>g activities and support work. • £34,875 to Liberty for Liberty on Board project to help young adults who are out of work. • £32,200 to Royal National Institute for Deaf for hear<strong>in</strong>g health, support, <strong>in</strong>formation and connectivity <strong>in</strong> the community. • £24,800 (over two years) to Transform<strong>in</strong>g Communities Together for Places of Welcome to expand its network of community groups. • £20,100 to Cruse Bereavement Care to provide <strong>in</strong>formation and support local people who have been bereaved. • £19,700 to Friends 2 Friends to support adults with learn<strong>in</strong>g difficulties. • £18,120 to Phoenix Counsell<strong>in</strong>g Service to provide an affordable counsell<strong>in</strong>g service for local adults. • £17,800 to <strong>Lichfield</strong> Arts for Fuse and ongo<strong>in</strong>g outreach and community engagement. • £17,600 to Pathway Project for an economic abuse specialist, with an additional £12,400 from new Burdens fund<strong>in</strong>g. • £1,950 to Staffordshire Care Farm<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>crease participation from <strong>Lichfield</strong> District <strong>in</strong> the Wellies Project, which offers therapeutic learn<strong>in</strong>g activities with animals, plants and the countryside for people with poor mental health. Councillor Richard Cox, Cab<strong>in</strong>et Member for Community Engagement, said: “I am delighted we are fund<strong>in</strong>g such a diverse range of groups that work so hard to make a difference for communities right across the district. It will be vital <strong>in</strong> giv<strong>in</strong>g them more security and confidence at a time when many charitable organisations are struggl<strong>in</strong>g.” <strong>Lichfield</strong> District Council is also fund<strong>in</strong>g local good causes through small grants distributed by We Love <strong>Lichfield</strong> and through the Local Councillor Community Fund pilot.
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