IT'S panto time in Northallerton later this month when the town's variety company stages its performance of Dick Whittington.

The production takes place at the Hambleton Community Centre from Sunday, January 21 to Saturday, January 27, with all proceeds going to local charities.

The group has donated more than £55,000 to good causes since it was formed in 1979.

Ticket details are available on (01609) 770936 and the box office is open at Boyes store on Northallerton High Street this Saturday from 10am until 4pm. Please do not telephone Boyes.