THE call has gone out to people keen to restore their historical heritage to apply for cash help from the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust.

The grants are part of Stories in Stone, a four-year programme of community and heritage projects developed by the Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership, which is led by YDMT and mainly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Up to £5,000 is available for projects that restore, celebrate or increase understanding of Ingleborough’s natural or historical features.

Picturesque Thorns Gill Bridge, near Ribblehead, is being supported at present and previous grants have included a series of walk leaflets about archaeological features on Ingleborough, the restoration of a Victorian drinking fountain and an interpretation panel about a historical wash dub.

Chris Lodge, YDMT’s Stories in Stone Project Officer, said: “The grant scheme provides great opportunities for residents to help protect the rich historical and natural heritage of the Ingleborough area.

"If you have an idea for a local heritage project I’d be delighted to hear from you and I can help you to develop your grant application.”

The deadline for applications is 10am on Tuesday, October 3. For more information contact Chris by emailing chris.lodge@ydmt.org or by phoning 015242 51002. The grant guidance and application forms can also be downloaded from www.ydmt.org/resources.