DANCERS in Bolton will benefit from more financial support to compete in major events with the announcement of a series of bursaries.

The National Dance Agency Dance Northwest will provide bursaries for artists to represent the region in major dance events across the country.

Bursaries awarded will range from £50 to £500.

Dance Northwest will accept written applications by September 1. Applicants packs are available from: The Administrator, Dance Northwest, PO Box 19, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2AQ.