THE basics of setting up a new business is the subject of a free workshop to be hosted by Craven District Council on Thursday, December 2.

Kris Keighley from Ad:Venture will talk about the things that people need to consider when starting a business such as researching their market, raising finance and putting the right plans in place. Ad:Venture is a fully funded support programme set up by local authority partners from across North and West Yorkshire to provide dedicated expert help for pre-start, young and new businesses.

Kay Backhouse, the co-founder of Sydney’s in Settle will also be at the event talking about how they turned their idea into reality. A boutique tapas bar and restaurant, Sydney’s was opened in July 2019, and has been awarded with the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award 2021. The award is given to restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from customers and are ranked in the top 10% of restaurants on Tripadvisor.

The workshop is from 9.30am to 11.30am at Sydney’s. To reserve a place email: edu@cravendc.gov.uk or ring 01756 706214.