DURHAM community groups can find out about Big Lottery funding at a session being held tomorrow.

The city's MP, Roberta Blackman-Woods, is holding the event at Brandon Community Hall - also known as the Welfare Hall - from 2pm to 4pm.

Mrs Blackman-Woods will be joined by representatives of the Big Lottery Fund, who will be able to offer practical advice on how to apply for grants as well as offering assistance on the different types of lottery funding available to community and voluntary groups.

The MP said: "I organised a similar event last year, which was very successful, and I received an overwhelming response from many community and voluntary groups.

"I hope to make this an annual event, as I really think it is important that every group in Durham is aware of and has the opportunity to apply for the Big Lottery Fund.

"I hope that as many community and voluntary groups as possible can make it on Friday .

"Please come along and I would be particularly pleased to meet with those groups who have received a lottery award in the past.

"This would be the ideal situation for people to share their experiences and useful tips with all the groups on the day.

"I would not want any group to miss out on possible funding which could really make a difference to the success and longevity of many community groups in Durham."