HAMBLETON District Council is holding a by-election to fill a vacancy in its Whitestonecliffe ward prompted by the resignation of Councillor Nigel Clack. It will be held on the same date as the North Yorkshire County Council elections on May 2. Anyone wishing to stand must have their nominations in by April 5. Contact electoral services on 01609-767131 for information.

BOMBER COMMAND: Artist Peter Naylor will be telling the story of how he researched, designed and built a memorial to members of 158 Squadron and Bomber Command at Lissett in the East Riding when he appears as guest speaker of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association at Northallerton Forum on April 17. The talk entitled In Brave company – the Making of a Memorial starts at 2.15pm, tickets are £12 with refreshments, and are available by phoning 01748-812296