Askrigg artist Janet Rawlings exhibits her work under the title of Dales Panoramas next week.

The Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes hosts the event, which opens on Saturday and runs until Sunday, December 1. A charity preview on the first day will be in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. For details, call (01969) 667450.

HOSPITAL CONCERT: The Alverton Singers are giving a concert in aid of the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, on Saturday, November 23, at 7.30pm. The event is in the Friarage recreation hall. Tickets, at £3.50 or £3 for concessions, are available from the Friends of the Friarage shop at the hospital.

BIRTHDAY PLAY: The Allerton Players are celebrating their 60th anniversary by staging the Second World War play And A Nightingale Sang. The production is at the Hambleton Forum from Thursday to Saturday, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and are available from Northallerton HSBC bank, Greensleeves and at the door.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: York Musical Society is performing at the city's Minster on Saturday, December 7. The Christmas concert, also featuring carols and readings, will start at 7.30pm. Tickets cost between £4.50 and £14 and are available at York Theatre Royal, at the door or by calling (01904) 623568.

LEISURE GUIDE: Work to collate this year's Hambleton Leisure Directory is under way. Listings must be with the district council by Friday, November 22. For more information, call (01609) 767245.

TREASURE HUNT: The Bedale branch of Skipton Building Society is encouraging people to take part in competitions to support Children in Need. People can visit the branch to make a donation and take part in a word search and treasure hunt. Nursery children are also helping by taking part in a colouring competition. Their work will be on display in the office on November 14 and 15.