VOLUNTARY arts groups from across Cheshire West and Chester are being invited to a get together for a networking event next month.

The event will take place on Sunday, September 26, from 1-4.50pm at Frodsham Community Centre.

Groups will have an update on the first year of the Cheshire West and Chester Voluntary Arts Network, hear about the council’s cultural aspirations and be able to share their own organisation’s publicity apart from networking.

The afternoon will be hosted by the arts network and the council’s arts team which have been working together to create the event.

Network member Cllr Bob Barton said: “The meeting gives voluntary arts groups the opportunity to obtain advice, come together as a group and learn more about the organisation.

“There will also be a series of short sessions which will include safeguarding, using the network as a marketing tool, fundraising and health and safety for events and volunteers.”

Places for the event will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.

To book places, groups should contact the council’s arts team by Saturday, September 11, with their name, details and contact number or email artswest@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or telephone 01244 972839.