A PROMISING swimmer, golfer and judo player are the latest beneficiaries of a Rowan Boland Memorial Trust grant.

Kelso's Erica Coupek received £150 to help with costs of competing across Scotland, as she develops with the Borders Elite Swim Team.

Talented Melrose judo player Robyn Mackay was given £500 to help her continue to compete for Scotland, having finished fifth in the British Championships and won the Scottish Championships last year, and assist her to buy new kit.

Meanwhile, Galashiels golfer Jack McDonald was provided with £300 to help the 14-year-old with costs associated with being part of the Scottish Golf Development Academy this winter.

More information on applying for a grant, and raising money for the Trust is available at www.rowanbolandmemorialtrust.co.uk