Group raises pounds10k for community

A Group of fundraisers has helped secure the future of acommunity minibus service.

The Ballater Charitable Chiels have give more than pounds10,000to help run a 17-seater bus in the area.

The bus takes pensioners to the village hall, children oneducational visits and community groups to functions.

But the service came under threat after it was announced thatScottish Government funding would end next year.

Director George Inglis said the money from the Chiels shouldensure that the bus stays on the road.

He said: "After the news that funding would stop we took thedecision to go it alone …