ORGANISERS of arts events are being urged to plan now to be in with a chance of gaining cash between £150 and £2,000.

The grants are on offer from the Arts in the Neighbourhood scheme, run by Kirklees Council's culture and leisure services.

In the past three years £131,876 has been allocated for a total of 137 events across the district.

They include Marsden Jazz Festival, Cleckheaton Folk Festival, and the St Patrick's Day Parade in Huddersfield.

Deadlines for next year's three rounds of grants are February 19, June 18 and October 15. Contact Linda Dean or Jennifer Dodson on 01484 226300.