[Gayle]

I've scanned this picture from the LET - not brilliant quality but it gives you an idea of some of the damage.

I found a funding pot (yes, I know I'm getting a bit boring with this stuff now), that gives money to projects that work with young gangs and potential gun users. Now I know that technically we don't have a gun crime here but we do have issues with the local gun shop and so the two could be combined.

The funding does mostly work in inner cities where gun crime is rife but there might be the possibility of getting a few quid for starting something up in Ossy. We don't know until we apply.

I left a message for PC O'Boyle yesterday but he wasn't around so I haven't spoken to him yet as I think he'd be the right person to lead on this kind of thing - I haven't really got the time to manage it but I could help with the funding application and the set up.

If anyone can suggest specific projects that might be viable let me know and when I get chance to talk to PC O'Boyle I will do. By specific projects I mean an event or activity that would benefit the gangs but would also benefit the community and would help instill a bit of pride in the area.