A BATHS trust is delighted to receive a whooping cash boost on the back of such a tough year.

This comes after they got the news that their planned loft extension which is set to go-ahead this year after funding was rolled over for about 12 months.

Wigton Baths Trust can plough ahead with the extension after Sport England announced the conditional grant would continue for another year.

The project has been in the pipeline for some time and is to increase dry space at the baths.

It was due to take place last year but was shelved due to the pandemic and lockdown restrictions.

The members of Wigton Bath’s Trust and staff have now received a cheque from Tracy of Wigton’s Co-op and their community fund.

They were given a staggering £1,300 from the people and community of Wigton.

This money will go a long way to helping keep the baths open to the people of Wigton and the wider community.

Honorary president of the trust, Alan Pitcher said: "We would like to thank the Co-Op and our community for the support of this very important asset, especially in these hard times."