Worthy causes vie for Lottery award

TWO city projects are canvassing for votes as they bid for honours at The National Lottery Awards 2011.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th May 2011, 12:26 BST

Updated 27th May 2011, 11:34 BST

Dean & Cauvin Trust, which provides aftercare for young people brought up in care homes, is vying for the title of best voluntary/charity project, while Transition Project is competing in the best education project category for its efforts getting recovering drug addicts back into work.

Both have reached the semi-finals of the contest, which will be hosted by TV star Jenni Falconer, pictured. Locals are urged to vote from May 31. A 2000 cash prize is at stake.