Two North Norfolk groups have been awarded grants in the latest Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Programme, which has given out a total of �298,049 to 41 projects in the east of England.

In Stalham, fitness fanatics will be able to try out new cardiovascular gym equipment after �1,162 was handed over the Stalham Community Gym. which promotes healthy and active lifestyles.

And nature lovers will be able to go on guided nature trials after the Northrepps Community Education Project was given �1,730.

The Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All Programme offers grants between �300 and �100,000 to social and environmental projects that improve people's lives.