A GROUP of Preston women who drew up plans for a clothing company during a management training course could may be turning it into a reality.

The course was run by Enterprise plc as part of a package of training programmes financed by Lancashire County Council and the European Social Fund.

Nine women successfully completed the Introductory Certificate in Supervisory Management at the Preston Muslim Forum.

And the group enjoyed it so much, they are considering doing it for real.

Part of the course involved them drawing up a business plan for their clothing company Nafees Enterprise.

And they designed and made a traditional shalwar cameez (pictured being modelled by a trainees, watched by her colleagues), which has attracted plenty of interest within their community.

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