The Twiddling Thumbs Folk Dance Band will entertain at a ceilidh in aid of Hope and Homes for Children, at West Tanfield Memorial Hall, on Saturday, October 5.

The Wiltshire-based charity places orphaned children in family homes throughout Eastern Europe and Africa. It also provides mother-and-baby units to help those who might otherwise abandon their babies.

The ceilidh, organised by the charity's Vale of York Support Group, begins at 7.30pm. Tickets, at £8 for adults and £4.50 for under-16s, including supper, are available from (01677) 470623, or (01765) 658201.