The Northallerton branch of Friends of Chernobyl’s Children is looking for donations of unwanted dolls house furniture, as a large dolls house has been donated to the organisation for children to play with during their stay in the area. This year’s annual visit of children from the area will take place from mid-June until mid-July. To contact the branch ring either 01677-422863 or 01609-773708.

CHOIR REHERSALS: East Witton Male Voice Choir is to recommence its rehearsals on September 4 in Leyburn Methodist Church Hall. Arrangements for its autumn concerts are already in progress. Anyone interest in joining should contact Diana Hartley on 01969-650245. The dales choir has raised more than £5,000 for charities and local churches with its recent concerts.

FAMILY HISTORY EVENT: Northallerton Library is running a session for people wanting to learn more about their family tree. There will be an opportunity to chat to family history volunteers and visit the ancestry.com website on Tuesday, June 18 from 2pm until 4pm. The event is free, but booking is required. Call Northallerton Library on 0845 0349506 or email; northallerton.library@northyorks.gov.uk