Care centre bid to cut journeys

A DAY CARE centre is being planned for Ryedale by St Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough, to avoid seriously ill patients having to make long journeys for treatment. Chief executive Bob Clarke said an appeal was being launched for the project, which will complement other day centres at Whitby and Scarborough run by the hospice trust. St Catherine's has just announced plans to build a £5m hospice at High Mill Farm, Throxenby, on the outskirts of Scarborough.

PLAN SHUTTERED: A stately home's plan to replace outer teak doors with an inner glazed door, including folding wooden shutters, has failed to win approval. An application on behalf of Sawley Hall, Sawley, near Ripon, was refused by Harrogate Borough Council, which felt it would have an adverse effect on the overall character and appearance of the Grade II listed building.

LANTERN SHOW: A show of Victorian magic lanterns - the forerunners to modern moving pictures and film - will be held at the Royal Pump Room Museum, Harrogate, on Tuesday, February 12, at 6pm. The event is aimed at youngsters looking for entertainment during the school holiday. Admission is £2 per child and places must be booked by calling (01423) 556188.

COMIC DATE: Comedian Mike Craig will perform at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold, on February 16, at 7,30pm. Tickets are £5 and available from the box office on (01347) 822472.

LANE CLOSURE: One lane of the A59 in Knaresborough will be closed from Tuesday, February 19, to allow repairs to be carried out to prevent the possible collapse of a leaning stone wall. The work will last up to eight weeks.

SCHOOL SHOW: Youngsters at Allertonshire School, Northallerton, will be staging the rock musical Smike from March 13 to 16.

HOLIDAY FUN: The National Trust plans to host some holiday fun for youngsters between February 9 and 17 at the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate, near Ripon. It includes a free exploration trail, indoor games, quizzes and puzzles.