The RDP Sir Gâr team were at the Whitland Indoor Market on Saturday giving grants information to local residents.

They are launching several new grant schemes and are currently travelling around Carmarthenshire with their roadshow making sure that people are aware of what they could be eligible for through the Rural Development Plan (RDP).

One of the first events was held at Whitland Memorial Hall, site of the indoor market, and recipient of a previous RDP Sir Gâr grant to help them upgrade their facilities.

The indoor markets are being organised by the Whitland Memorial Hall Committee and will be held on the first Saturday of every month.

The Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Carmarthenshire County Council's RDP Sir Gâr aim to help regenerate rural Carmarthenshire.

Their grants and assistance are available to individuals, businesses, farmers and community groups and more details can be found at http://www.wwec.org.uk">www.wwec.org.uk or by calling 01267 242364.

Today (Friday), they will be at the Carmarthenshire Centre for Crafts in St. Clears from 9 am - 7 pm.