FOUR free events are showcasing a new information and advice service for voluntary and community groups in Wear Valley and Teesdale.

Experts Online is a question and answer service that covers a wide range of topics, including grant funding, business planning, IT and legal issues.

It is free on a 12-month trial under an agreement between the Teesdale Village Halls Consortium and ruralnet UK.

Taster sessions will take place at Willington Community Resource Centre on Tuesday, from 4pm to 5.30pm and 5.30pm to 7pm. Two more will be at Wolsingham Community College on Tuesday, May 22, at the same times.

Call 01833-696650/696700 for information.