NORTH Durham MP Kevan Jones will hold two surgeries on Friday to give advice to groups considering applying for lottery funding.

They will take place at the Tommy Armstrong Centre, Stanley, from 11am to 1pm, and at St Mary's and St Cuthbert's Parish Centre, Church Chare, Chester-le-Street, from 2pm to 4pm. Mr Jones will be joined by representatives of the Big Lottery Fund.

He said: "If you are part of a group which is looking for funding, or if you are thinking of applying for lottery funding but don't know where to start, come along on Friday and we'll give you all the advice you need."