THE first Ripon Enterprise Show is to be held on the city's racecourse on October 2.

Local Tory MP David Curry will open the event, which promotes small and medium-sized businesses in the region.

More than 100 companies will be exhibiting at the show, which is free to enter and features free business coaching seminars throughout the day.

Beginning at 2pm, the show is the first major event to be organised by Country Lane and Business Association member Livius Events.

For further information, call 01765-600400.