Aberystwyth Show, local schools and chapels have received funding from the organisers of the Rali Bae Ceredigion.

Funding was awarded to a range of local groups, with organisers of the rally also presenting a defibrillator to the Bontgoch community group to thank the village for their support during the event.

A presentation evening was held on Monday, 21 Octobe,r where cheques were presented to representatives of Aberystwyth Show; Ysgol Syr John Rhys, Ponterwyd; Ponterwyd Chapel; Ysgol Penrhyncoch and Ysgol Penllwyn’s PTA and Ystumtuen Chapel and Cemetery Community Group.

There was also an award for Laura Sugden, who won the marshal’s prize and who will visit the SOL Rally in Barbados next year.

During the event a provisional date for the event for next year was announced as Sunday, 13 September.

A spokesperson said: “The organising committee went on to express their sincere thanks to all of this year’s marshals, residents, local businesses, corporate partners, organisations and sponsors.”