Youth groups in Nantwich can cash in on a £2,000 pot from Cheshire East Council.

The money is set aside to help youngsters create, promote and deliver their own events at an arts festival.

Whether it’s dance, drama or comedy, the council wants to hear from groups interested in putting on an event.

The three winning applications will each be given a £700 budget for their arts event as well as five workshops from an experienced event organiser and the support of a student volunteer.

The scheme is being organised through The A-Vents Factory – a council-run service that gives young people the support to bring artistic ideas to life.

The three successful groups will stage their own event at Manchester Metropolitan University Cheshire, in May.

Cllr Janet Clowes, Cabinet member with responsibility for health and wellbeing, said: “This event is replacing the extremely successful A-festival which ran since 2009 and the ethos is the same – an event for young people, organised by young people.

“I would encourage any existing youth groups to get in touch with us and talk about putting in an application. We would also encourage groups of friends, who might be looking to put something together for the first time.”

Email [email protected], or ring Paul Hine on 07779123175.

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