Farmers in Cumbria are being given the chance to learn about the support and funding available to them.

As part of the Farm for the Future programme, a welcome session is being run at the Tufton Arms Hotel in Appleby on November 2.

An earlier meeting will be taking place at the Kellbank in Gosforth on October 16, with both events starting at 7:00pm.

Through the porgramme and the Royal Countryside Fund, the Farmer Network has been able to help 200 businesses across the country already.

The series of workshops aims to provide one to one advice to help farmers understand the changes to farm support and to consider their options for the future.

The welcome meetings will include a presentation about the changes to farm payments, and food will be provided for the guests.

Those interested should email admin@thefarmernetwork.co.uk or call 01768 868615.