GRANTS of up to £100,000 are being made available to businesses and community groups in rural north Oxfordshire.

Most parishes south of Deddington in Cherwell are eligible to apply for Oxfordshire leader funding to support a wide range of rural activities including farming and tourism.

A special event, organised by Cherwell District Council, is being held in Kirtlington Village Hall on Wednesday September 13 from 11.15am to 12.15pm for those who want to find out more about applying.