MP says 'Help Allithwaite school win new computer equipment'

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked local residents to join with him and vote to support Allithwaite Primary School win IT equipment classroom worth £3,000 in a competition run by Lloyds Bank.

The school in their bid said that they wished 'to bridge the gap between our young and older people in a semi-rural community. To do this, we hope to work together to bring young and old together to learn through ICT. This, we hope, will reduce rural isolation and empower both our children and older community.' If they are successful the funds will help pay for tablet computers that will used by students and local residents.

It will also give residents of the village the opportunity to meet at the school and use the equipment.

You can vote online by clicking on the following link https://communityfund.lloydsbank.com/voting/cf_org_vote_profile.asp?guid=1F8FA606C85A4F059F28A2967F68FD42 or by SMS text message. Just text VOTE PBPB to 61119. Voting closes on the 1 November 2013.

Tim said: "I'm pleased to be supporting Allithwaite School, I have voted for them online already - its really easy to do. The school is the hub of the community and plays a key role in community life. I hope that residents from throughout South Lakeland will join with me and support them in their bid.. Our votes could make a massive difference to residents in the village, so please do vote for them!"