Cleveland Hunt PC. - Dec 5: jnr and snr rally at Unicorn Centre, 10-1pm, tel Shirley Hockney 01642 723577. Dec 28: Christmas disco, Gt Broughton Village Hall, 7-10pm, names to Clare 01642 712948.

Darlington & District RC. - Dec 8: Christmas meal for members and friends at the Brownlow Arms, Caldwell. Ring Sara to book 01325 718792. Dec 9: show jumping tuition with Karen Dixon, telephone Jill on 01325 378554. Mar 27: Area 2 hunter trial qualifiers and open hunter trial at Foxberry, teams and helpers needed. Phone Joanne 01325 721368.

Darrowby & District RC. - Winter novice show jumping at NEC: Dec 11, Feb 12, Apr 9, 1pm start, open to all, entries on the day, points accumulated to decide a champion in April. Winter pick a test dressage at NEC: 6pm start on Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 23, Mar 23, points accumulated to decide a champion in March. All the above open to everyone, further details on 01347 821511.

Durham & Teesside Group, Endurance GB. - Dec 9: Agm and Christmas meal, Mount Oswald Manor, Durham. Tel 0191 3789544 for info and tickets, all welcome.

Foxberry Chasers. - XC course open for schooling every day. Heights to suit all. New jump into water for limited period only before course changes for 2005. Call Sara 01325 718792 or 07793 444247.

Hambleton & District RC. - Dec 2 and 6: tuition, REC. Dec 9: Christmas SJ competition, REC. Dec 12: Welsh Pony and Ponies UK show, Catterick SC. Dec 16: SJ competition, REC. Dec 20: gymkhana and dog show, REC. Schedules sae Mrs V Pape, Grange Farm, Croft on Tees, Darlington DL2 2TP, tel 01325 720846.

Hurworth PC. - Christmas programme, Dec 30: rally at Northallerton EC, all ages, for details see rally blue sheet, not programme. Dec 30: disco, Knayton Village Hall. Jan 3: bowling, Star precinct, Northallerton, for details see Christmas programme.

Kirklevington RC. - Dec 18: winter points series, unaffiliated sash show at Dalton Piercy indoor. Tel 01642 780756 for details.

Northallerton RC. - Dec 10: tuition, 12-1pm at Northallerton EC with Robert Blane. To book please ring Myra on 01609 779937 between 7 and 9pm on Monday evening.

Richmondshire RC. - Dec 13: tack and tog sale at Sadberge Dogs Trust, sellers £5, admission 50p. Sellers should arrive by 6.30pm and buyers at 7pm. For details contact Amanda on 07813841404.

Saltburn & District Bridleways Group. - December fashion show by Armstrong Richardson of Stokesley (date to be confirmed). Jan 22: Table top sale at Marske Leisure Centre, 10am, all welcome.

South Durham PC. - All entries for newsletter front cover design to be received before Dec 10. Dec 12: 3.30-6pm, 10 and under Christmas party at Brafferton Village Hall. From 6pm, members 10 and over and parents invited to join the party for the Christmas quiz. Dec 19: Dalton Piercy, SDHPC Supporters Group Christmas show jumping, sae to Zoe Davidson, West House, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham DL14 8PS. Jan 23 & Mar 20: show jumping clinics at Dalton Piercy, details to follow, open to members from other branches. Feb 20: Dengie SJ qualifier at Dalton Piercy.

South Durham SC. - At Dalton Piercy indoor school: Dec 4: dressage for juniors and seniors, prelim and novice tests. Dec 12: show jumping for horses and ponies, clear round 11am-1pm. Enquiries 01429 274881 or 01429 273444.

Tees Valley RC. - Dec 5: Equitation jumping Area 2 winter league at Dalton Piercy. Teams required. Contact Michelle for details on 01325 335761. Dec 10: Flatwork at Kirklevington ongoing, enquiries to Debbie Walker, 01642 788139. Dec 19: Christmas show at Newstead RC, 10am-1pm. Members only. Hot mulled wine and mince pies. Enquiries to Debbie Walker. Horse welfare training continues for all stages. Call Barbara Arkle for details on 01642 788424.

Unicorn Centre. - Dec 14, Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29: winter dressage series, no entries on the day. Telephone 01642 576222 for details. Dec 22, 23, 24 and 30: pony care and fun days for children. Dec 29: Christmas show. Telephone 01642 576222 for details.

Yarm & District SC. - Dec 5: equitation jumping team required for winter league at Dalton Piercy. Dec 12: members' Christmas show, 10-1pm, Unicorn Centre. Dec 17: Christmas meal, Falcon at Hilton. Dec 19: members' Christmas show jumping at Saltburn Riding Centre. Jan 9: members' combined training at Unicorn Centre. Jan 23: teams required for winter league show jumping at Holmeside. Flat work and jumping training ongoing, tel Chris 01287 624023 if interested. Teams and other info tel Nicky 01642 598076.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Dec 21: vet visit at 6.30, names to Vanessa 01325 251205. Dec 22: junior Christmas party at Scarth Hall, Staindrop, 5-7pm. Tickets £5 and £2.50 for siblings. Contact Barbara on 01388 832232. Achievement badges commencing Christmas holiday period. Contact Barbara as above. Hunting certificate, contact Vanessa on 01325 251205. Dec 23: ZH children's meet, Fawcett Barns. Dec 30: rally, junior and senior with festive SJ after their tuition, junior names to Barbara 01388 832232, senior names to Vanessa 01325 251205.