A HELPING hand is on offer to community groups looking to pitch in around the Colwyn Bay area.

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council has funding available to support not-for-profit organisations to deliver services in Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Upper Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea.

Small grant applications of up to £500are now being actively encouraged from organisations wanting to help in the manufacture of vital PPE for our front line services.

A spokesperson for the Town Council said: "Do you had any access to 3D Printers and are you able to help? The grants can be used towards raw materials.

"For further information, or to download the application form and criteria, please visit our website colwyn-tc.gov.uk or email info@colwyn-tc.gov.uk.

"If you require any further information, or you would like an informal chat to find out if you may be eligible to apply, please call the Town Clerk, Tina Earley, on 01492 532248."