GROWING CONCERN: Thirsk Clock is inviting 12 to 18-year-olds to join an allotment group which will be responsible for planning and maintaining vegetables. The group will meet five times during the Easter holidays. When school resumes meetings will be held on Thursdays, from 4pm to 6pm. For details, call 01845-524494.

SYRIA FUNDRAISER: A Friendship Lunch, organised by Sowerby Methodist Church, will be held at The Friends Meeting House, Kirkgate, Thirsk, from noon on Friday, April 5, to raise funds for Save the Children’s Emergency Syria Fund. Entry costs £3.

LIVE MUSIC: Citizen Smith will play at the Frankland Arms, Ingramgate, Thirsk, on Saturday, March 30, from 8pm. For details, call 01845-522027.

GIRLS’ GROUP: Thirsk Clock is launching a girl’s group, featuring activities ranging from dancing, cooking and nail art to drama, sport and cinema. All the activities will aim to build the participants’ confidence and help them make new friends. For details, call 01845-524494.

ANTIQUES FAIR: Thirsk Auction Mart will host an antique and collectors' fair, from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Saturday (March 23). Entry costs 60p. For details, call 01642-711036 or visit amk-antique.co.uk

BOOK SALE: Thirsk library, in Finkle Street, will hold a book sale on Friday (March 22), from 10am to 7pm and on Saturday, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.