MUSEUM staff are celebrating having been presented with an award assuring visitors of a first-rate visit to the attraction

Following a series of mystery shopper visits from the British Tourism Council, Knaresborough Castle and Museum, near Harrogate, has been named a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction. The accreditation was judged on the castle and museum's visitor facilities, exhibition content, guided tour, leaflet information and website design. The Courthouse Museum allows visitors to experience life in a medieval castle, with replica costumes and traditional games to try. The attraction is open daily, between 10.30am and 5pm, until the end of September.

SUMMER FAIR: A fundraising summer fair will be held at Northallerton Town Hall on Saturday, August 9, in aid of the National Animal Sanctuaries Support League. The event runs from 9am to 4pm and includes a variety of stalls. Admission is free.

CASH BOOST: The York and District Citizens Advice Bureau has been awarded a grant of £10,000 from the Nationwide Network to help set up a volunteer-based project to help young people cope with the practical, emotional and physical consequences of offending.

RIVERSIDE REVIEW: A £30,000 study into potential redevelopment and enhancements along Malton's "river-rail" corridor is to be carried out, funded largely by the regional development agency, Yorkshire Forward.

MOTOR SHOW: Thousands of people attended the third annual Malton Motor Show, but a question mark hangs over its future. Organisers plan to contact shop owners to see if they are in favour of the event continuing.

HELPERS WANTED: Rangers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park are seeking recruits to help with path resurfacing through Freeholders' Wood, near Aysgarth Falls. Those interested are asked to meet at the park centre car park at Aysgarth, at 9.30am, on Sunday, August 3, or call Josie Wilson on (01756) 752748.

LIVE MUSIC: Australian-born entertainer Skippy will entertain customers at the Three Horseshoes, in Brompton, near Northallerton, with music from the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s on Sunday, July 26, from 8.30pm.