PUBLICITY cash for community and voluntary groups is on offer from Blackburn with Darwen Council.

Sums of up to £500 are available for groups whose activities benefit residents of Shadsworth, Infirmary, Whitebirk, Audley and Queens Park, and central Blackburn.

The one-off boost will help groups publicise events, projects and help with the cost of printing leaflets or newsletters.

Family Action received money last year to produce Practical Parenting booklets for the Shadsworth area.

And stationery and equipment to produce leaflets was recently provided for Group Learning for the Disabled.

Grants are awarded on a first come first served basis. Contact Louise Procter, Regeneration, Housing and Neighbourhoods department, Jubilee Street, Blackburn or telephone 01254 262111.