A free drop in session to help tourism and rural businesses grow and develop. Representatives from a range of support organisations will be on hand, including the South Derbyshire Business Advice Service, East Midlands Chamber and the AA, which now runs Visit England’s Quality Assessment Schemes. Grants and other assistance may be available to those starting or expanding a tourism-related business, for example, grants are on offer to small rural businesses and farmers for business development, food processing and rural tourism infrastructure. Other organisations are offering advice on traditional and social media marketing techniques, environmental health matters and more.

Free event and leaflet swop (bring your leaflets!) from 2pm to 7pm at: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DG.

For further information contact Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre on 01283 222848. Swadlincote TIC leading with support of South Derbyshire Business Advice Service @SDerbysBAS and @SwadlincoteTIC on Twitter.

FREE EVENT - Not essential booking - just 'Drop-in' from 2pm to 7pm.