A Richmond veterinary practice is celebrating confirmation that it has passed an inspection by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA).

The Swale Veterinary Surgery, Gallowfields Industrial Estate, becomes one of more than 5,000 represented by the BSAVA around the UK, all of whom have won official recognition for high standards of care.

CONCERT DATE: The Carol Andrew Singers mixed voice choir, of Darlington, will perform a concert at St Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass, near Bedale, on Saturday. The concert forms part of the church's festival of flowers and music and will start at 7.30pm. Tickets, costing £5, are available by telephoning (01677) 426211.

SWING WING: Pickering Castle will host musicians from the RAF for an evening of toe-tapping big band entertainment next month. The Easy Band support the RAF's Swing Wing, from 7pm, on Wednesday, July 10, at a show in association with the Pickering Community Group. Admission costs £8. Tickets are available by telephoning (01751) 474989.

ART DISPLAY: Work by students from schools across Harrogate goes on display at the town's West Park United Reformed Church today. The exhibition forms part of the celebrations to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Doors will be open daily between 10am and 4pm until Sunday.

GARDEN DRAMA: An open-air performance of Shakespeare's As You Like It is planned in Harrogate this evening. Theatre Set-Up will have dried out sufficiently after a damp show at Richmond Castle on Sunday to entertain the crowds at Harlow Carr Gardens from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8.50. More details are available by telephoning (01423) 565418.

WELL VERSED: The Playhouse, Pateley Bridge, hosts an evening of poetry as part of the Nidderdale Festival tonight. The audience can help select the readings performed by members of the Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society by filling in forms available at the town's library or most High Street shops. Tickets cost £3.

STRINGS CONCERT: The Northern Aldborough Festival welcomes the Belcea String Quartet this evening. The performance at Aldborough Church, near Boroughbridge, includes music by Haydn, Smetena and Schubert. Tickets cost from £10 for adults and £8 for children and can be booked by telephoning (01423) 324899 between 10am and 4pm.