DOGGY PADDLE: People can take part in a New Year’s Day dip at Saltburn to raise money for the Saltburn Animal Rescue Association at 11am. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun to raise money to keep the charity up and running. Anyone wanting further information can call 01642-488108.

CHARITY BAKING: The Guisborough branch of Darlington Building Society is helping to keep the festive spirit alive after donating to a local couple who make charity Christmas cakes. Staff have chosen to give the branch’s £250 share of the its Community Fund to Barry and Evelyn Gibson, who have been baking Christmas cakes in aid of local charities for more than 20 years.