A GROUP of Scottish dancers have ensured that everything will run on time at one of the region's hospitals.

A clock has pride of place on the wall of the recreation hall in Northallerton's Friarage Hospital thanks to the local Caledonian Society.

Members of the society hold regular adult and children's Scottish dancing classes in the town hall in Northallerton.

Geoffrey Stanley, Dr Neil Browning and vice-president Mildred Burt presented the clock to the hospital.

Dr Browning is no stranger to the Friarage, having retired two years ago after 22 years at the hospital as a consultant haematologist.

Hospital manager John Gibb said; "We are very grateful for the donation of this clock which will benefit users of the hall in future and we would like to thank the society for their support."

For further information on the Northallerton Caledonian Society, or about Scottish dancing, call Mildred Burt, on (01609) 773429.