BOLTON Council is staging its fifth annual programme of seminars to support local business, social enterprises and charities from the arts and creative industries sector.

The seminars focus on surviving and develop during the difficult economic climate.

The first takes place on Friday, February 14, and be held at The Bolton Hub.

The workshop will provide general tips to help businesses to develop bid-writing skills and will also support organisations to develop effective publicity and marketing, define objectives, outputs and outcomes and other important business strategies.

The free event runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

To book and for more information email admin@mmmfunding solutions.co.uk, call 0161 7625268 or visit mmmfunding solutions.co.uk/ workshops.