CREATIVE people from Bolton are needed to help with a school arts project.

The nationwide Big Arts Week is a campaign aimed at getting artists into schools during June to pass on their skills to children.

In Manchester and surrounding areas 222 schools want to take part but an extra 190 artists are needed by the end of March -- one for each school.

Anyone can volunteer from singers, painters and musicians to architects, dancers and designers. Register at www.bigartsweek.com or ring 0845 601 4008.