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Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club win £40,000

by Sally Atkinson 24 Nov 2010 08:53 GMT 23 November 2010

The Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that supported them in their Big Lottery - People's Millions bid.

The fantastic news is that today the IOSSC won their bid, thanks to the huge support they have recieved.

Yesterday lunchtime they were presented with a cheque for over £40,000 to use for improving disabled access and facilites and to allow them to refurbish the changing rooms.

And if you didn't get the opportunity to see the bid, here's your chance...

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