Alresford Town Trust has received a pleasant surprise – a grant for £500 from the Alton-based Molson Coors brewery.

The money will go for the trust’s community minibus which with increased use is costing more.

To offset increased expenditure a voluntary collection box has been placed in the vehicle and is raising £30 a week since it started in May.

Trust trustee Pam Stevens aims to increase the number of users of the minibus which is often used by Alresford Pigs and Rotary club.

Anyone interested in joining a leisure trip in August should contact Ms Stevens on 01962 734861.