A one day course covering fly control on farms is taking place at Dalton Village Hall in Thirsk on Wednesday, June 19. The course will be taught by Professor Moray Anderson, from Killgerm Chemicals, and will cover fly monitoring techniques, manure management and legislation, among other issues. The course costs £80 plus VAT per person and includes lunch. For more information contact Nick Fletcher on 01845-577102 or 07973 404369.

WHIST DRIVE: There will be a whist drive at Northallerton Town Cricket Club on June 12 from 7.30pm.

PRE-SCHOOL STORY SESSION: Northallerton Library will be holding a Pre-school Bookstart Bear Club story and craft session on Tuesday, June 18, from 10.30am until 11.30am. Tickets are £1. To book a place call the library on 0845-034-9506 or email; northallerton.library@northyorks.gov.uk