MORE help is being offered to groups and organisations working on the regeneration of the region's market towns.

A seminar is to be held to guide groups through the many funding options.

Action for Market Towns will be held at the Angel Inn, Topcliffe, Thirsk on Wednesday at 10am.

County council executive member for economic development Carl Les said: "It has been designed to give everyone an understanding of the various sources of funds and their requirements, and also to provide guidance on what makes a successful application.

"A number of case studies will provide hands-on experience and there will be opportunities for individual discussions."

To reserve a place at the seminar, contact economic development officer Steve Leatherbarrow on (01609) 532223. The closing date is Monday.