A NATIONAL coffee shop chain has given a much-needed donation to a Flintshire club.

Costa Coffee has made a £1,000 donation to the Lloc and District Riding Club as part of its Community Grant scheme, demonstrating their commitment to helping make a difference in the communities around its stores.

Costa Coffee is supporting local sports clubs up and down the country, investing in the sporting talent of the future. So far this year, they have donated £50,000 to 50 sporting community groups and charities.

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The Lloc and District Riding Club is a community group that has been operating since the 1980s to provide a safe and professional environment to develop equestrian skills. The volunteer-run club holds various events each year, as well as training days, social events and yearly awards nights.

Emma Jones, chairperson at Lloc and District Riding Club, said: "We are grateful to receive the Costa Coffee Community Grant, which will be a huge help to our ever-growing club. We plan to use the funding for essential maintenance of our equipment and land, as well as to purchase some new warm-up jumps for competition days. It's a great boost for our close-knit community of members and volunteer team."

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This latest round of donations brings Costa Coffee's total contributions through its Community Grants Scheme over the past three years to more than £180,000.

Jo Jennings, community co-ordinator at Costa Coffee, added: "We are thrilled to be able to contribute to the incredible work being done in Wales by The Lloc and District Riding Club. At Costa Coffee, we recognise the dedication and passion that sports clubs bring to their local areas, and we are proud to be extending a helping hand to sporting groups across the nation through our Community Grants Scheme."