Topcliffe Playgroup will be holding a spring fair on Sunday, March 23 from 10am until midday in the village hall, near Thirsk. There will be stalls, a bouncy castle, refreshments and a raffle.

CIRCULAR WALK: Northallerton Ramblers will be embarking on a nine mile circular walk at Lower Farndale on March 20. The group will be starting their walk from Kirkbymoorside at 10am. For more details call 10609-760634.

HEALTH WALK: Hambleton Strollers will be embarking on a walk from Great Ayton on Monday, March 17. The walk will last 30 minutes to one hour and will start at 10am from Great Ayton Discovery Centre. For more details, pick up a leaflet from GP surgeries or libraries in the Hambleton district, or ring 01609-771624.