A UNIQUE Pembrokeshire project has been given a substantial grant to help it grow - thanks to the Western Telegraph and the Gannett Foundation.

Members of Pembrokeshire Horticultural Society are planning to renovate the walled garden and Pineapple House at Scolton Manor, Haverfordwest, allowing visitors to the museum complex the opportunity to see a little more of what life was like in a 19th century country house.

As well as members of the group, labour is provided by the Pembrokeshire Probation Service, allowing youngsters currently under supervision to develop horticultural skills.

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of the Western Telegraph's parent company, and considers applications from charities for funding twice a year.

The Pembrokeshire Horticultural Society joins a long list of organisations in the Western Telegraph's circulation area that have benefited from Gannett cash.

Trustee John Dixon said the group was delighted with the cash boost of £4,750, which will be used to rebuild the Pineapple House.

Already the heating pit beneath the Pineapple House has been excavated and a new furnace is set to be installed.

The group also plans to level paths, to ensure they are wheelchair-friendly and to plant more than 50 apple trees at the site.