STUDENTS living in or near Hemyock are being invited to apply for money to help with their education.

The Mary Waldron Trust is a fund to help students buy books or educational equipment.

To be eligible a student must reside in the parish of either Hemyock or Clayhidon and have attended either Hemyock Primary School, Uffculme Comprehensive School or East Devon College.

The trust has recently made two grants totalling more than £200.

Any student wishing to apply or obtain more details should contact the trust secretary Mike Reynolds on 01823-680481.