VILLAGES in Monmouthshire have just a month left to apply for a share of £5million lottery cash allocated to Wales to create exciting community enterprises.

Projects have until 5pm on Thursday October 20 to claim up to £30,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's Village SOS Active competition, which follows hot on the heels of the primetime BBC One series, Village SOS. 

Anyone living in a rural village of less than 3,000 people, with an enterprising idea should register at http://www.villagesos.org.uk">www.villagesos.org.uk where they will find more details as well as an online support network. 

All they need do is outline their idea in a quick and easy online form and the best entries will be chosen to complete a full application for a grant of between £10,000 and £30,000. 

Extra support for those interested in applying is available via a telephone advice line – 0845 434 9123.