ADVICE sessions are being held to help voluntary organisations in the Sedgefield borough apply for funding.

Community and Voluntary Organisations Sedgefield (Cavos) is organising events in Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor.

Emma Howitt, development officer, said: "The main difficulties for community groups are finding the time to look at different options and finding the most suitable funder to ask, so it is not a waste of effort."

The sessions will be held on Thursday, from 9am to noon, at Spennymoor Community Learning, Festival Walk.

On Friday it will take place between noon and 3pm, at the Learning Shop, Thames Centre, Newton Aycliffe. To book contact (01740) 655105.