A series of courses are to be held in community venues in villages north of Richmond.

Opera for the Not Quite So fearful follows the success of Opera for the Terrified, with ten weekly classes at Melsonby School, on Tuesdays, from September 25. The cost is £50, £22.50 for concessions. To book, call 01325-718139.

The John Ross learning centre, at Gilling West village hall will host courses on holiday Italian, beginners' French, property development, computer skills and digital photography. For details, call 0845-873-6585 or 01325-718139.