Braes of Derwent PC. - Oct 22: team show jumping at Holmside Arena, Durham, triers, novice and open classes, open to all, sae for schedule to Linda Middleton, Grange Farm, Sunniside, Bishop Auckland DL13 4LZ.

BHS County Durham. - Oct 15: Streatlam Park pleasure ride, first ride 10am, last ride noon.

BSPS Area 3a. - Oct 29: winter novice show, Stainsby Grange EC, details James Hunton 07956 504450. Nov 17: agm, the Atriam, Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, 7.30 for 8pm.

Cleveland Hunt. - Oct 22: hound exercise from the kennels, Guisborough. Further info on 01287 625807, 01642 486886 or 07875 148592.

Cleveland PC. - Oct 29: Hallowe'en treasure hunt rally, names to Mrs Fletcher, 01642 722309. Nov 5 and Dec 10: junior rallies at Unicorn Centre, tel Catherine Sheret 01642-763338.

Darlington & District RC. - Oct 20: ten-pin bowling evening at Star Bowl, Northallerton, 8pm to midnight, all welcome, bring a friend, £10 including nibbles. Oct 29: hunter trial at Langdale, all usual classes, contact Gill 01325-378554, jump judges required. Winter league teams required, call Gill asap. Joanne on holiday for two weeks, ring Mel 01325-377484 or Gill for any info.

Durham & Teesside Endurance Group. - Nov 4: Your Horse Live, equine event Stoneleigh, coach trip. All welcome. Ring for details 0191-3780446.

East Cleveland PC. - Oct 24: Thrushwood mounted rally 2-4pm. All activities must be pre-booked at least one week prior to the date with Claire or Chris, 01642 714004, 01287 635844.

Equine Grass Sickness Fund. - Nov 10: table top tack and tog sale at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, Lambton Road, Ferryhill, in The Cleves, at 7.30. To book a table ring Mandy on 01740-655607 or 07745 242227.

Foxberry Chasers. - XC course open for schooling with SJ and white board dressage arena available on grass at prior arrangement, £15 UK Riders members, £20 non-members including joining at first visit. Phone 01325 718792 or text 07793 444247 to book.

Hambleton & District RC. - Oct 13: horseball, Catterick SC. Oct 15: SJ competition, Langdale Hall Stables. Oct 16, 23 and 30: SJ tuition, Newstead RC. Oct 22: hunter trial, Langdale Hall Stables. Oct 24: flatwork, Newstead RC. Oct 27: SJ competition, Catterick SC. Oct 29: SJ competition, Richmond EC. Oct 31: subs now due. Nov 3 and Dec 1: SJ competition (open to non-members), REC. Nov 6 and 20 and Dec 4: flatwork, Newstead. Nov 9: agm, Grange Farm. Nov 10 and Dec 8: dressage comp (open to non-members), REC. Nov 13 and 27 and Dec 11: SJ tuition, Newstead. Nov 16: bar meal, Fox & Hounds. Nov 17: horseball, REC. Nov 18: L D hunter trial (open to non-members), REC. Nov 24: SJ tuition, REC. Dec 15: Christmas party, REC. Dec 16: show, REC. To book all the above telephone 01325-720846.

HRA. - Oct 29: Hallowe'en ride at Hamsterley Forest, 11am, Grove car park. Members £7, non-members £12 (£15 on the day). Lead rein route £5. Send sae to Sue Gulliver, Green Farm, Morley, Bishop Auckland DL14 OPL. Tel 01388 718586.

Hurworth PC. - Oct 15: rally at Toad Hall, 9-12yrs, 10am-noon, ring asap, today 07866 492429 or tomorrow 01845-597457. Oct 25: rally at Northallerton EC, all ages, names for times to Mrs P Arrand, 01845-597457 asap, at least one week before.

Hurworth Hunt Supporters Club. - Oct 20: start of season supper at Appleton Wiske Village Hall, starting 7.30 for 8pm. Guest speaker Adrian Danger, ex-master and huntsman of The Quorn. Tickets £12.50. More details from Don 01642 863808, Tina 01609 776948 or Dot 01677 422982.

Northallerton RC. - Oct 17: tuition night at NEC with Jessica Barker, 14-16yrs from 6.30-7.30, seniors from 7.30-8.30 and 8.30-9.30. Oct 20: tuition at NEC with Robert Blane from 11am-noon and noon-1pm. To book call Yvonne on 01325-378357 this evening between 7 and 9pm. Nov 24: lunging and long reining demo by Margot Tiffany at Follifoot Park Livery Stables, near Harrogate at 7.30pm. Free to all members.

NCPA. - Oct 21: foal, youngstock and autumn show at Stainsby Grange EC. Nov 10: agm, The Swan at Billingham, 7.30 for 8pm. All details and schedules from Mrs Ann Conroy, Paradise Farm, Easington Colliery, Co Durham SR8 3JL.

Richmond RC. - Wednesday tuition nights, Oct 18 instructor Lucy Williams, Oct 25 Robert Blane. Book in with Deborah on Monday nights between 7 and 9pm on 01765-689479.

SSA Area 2. - Nov 17: Christmas tack and tog sale, 7.30pm at Brafferton Village Hall, refreshments available, prefer items to be sold to be sent in advance. Telephone Brenda on 01325-315277.

South Durham PC. - Games practice for 11yrs and under every Tuesday at 6.30pm, Grange Farm, Bishopton, tel Mrs Constantine 01325-337406. Tetrathlon swimming every fortnight at Fishburn, 6.30-7pm, 50p, shooting alternate Tuesdays from Oct 10, tel Mrs Stephenson 01388-720213. Indoor show jumping each month at Dalton Piercy starting Oct 15, open clear round all day, 10am 5-12yrs, over 12yrs after 12.30. Oct 24 or 25: show jumping rallies, contact Maxine Ward on 01740-622112 for venue and to confirm attendance. Nov 19: Dengie qualifier. Any enquiries phone the DC 01388-602688.

South Durham SC. - Oct 25: agm, West Hartlepool Rugby Club, 8pm. Oct 26: evening show jumping. Nov 5: dressage. Nov 12: show jumping. Details 01429-273444 or 01429-838401.

Tees Valley RC. - Oct 15: Area 2 hunter trial qualifier for 2007. All enquiries to Janet Cox on 01325-314557. Oct 23: annual general meeting at the Fox Covert, 8pm. Nov 5: second leg winter league dressage at Kirklevington. Enquiries to Debbie Walker on 01642-788139. Nov 10, 11 and 12: dressage master classes with Corrine Dingley. Book early to avoid disappointment. Enquiries to Debbie 01642-788139.

Unicorn Centre. - Oct 31, Nov 28, Dec 12, Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24: winter dressage series, all starting at 6pm. Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 (Christmas Show), Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20: winter series show jumping and dressage days. Call 01642 576222 for details. Schedules sae to Unicorn Centre, Stainton Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough TS8 9LX.

Yarm & District SC. - Show jumping place at Unicorn Centre 6-7pm, first Tuesday in the month, with Paddy Muir. This is a permanent place, anyone interested call Chris, 01287-624023. Oct 22: show jumping with Tim Hill at Saltburn, lesson 10am, please confirm with Chris. Oct 29: first leg members' winter league dressage, Unicorn Centre. Oct 30: agm, Fox Covert, 8pm. Nov 12: second leg members' winter league dressage, Unicorn Centre. Nov 19: winter league riding test at Holmside, teams required, names to Nicky by Nov 6. Subs now due. Teams and other enquiries tel Nicky 01642-598076.

York & Ainsty North Hunt Supporters Club. - Oct 20: etiquette evening, 8pm, Staveley Village Hall, tickets £5 including supper. All welcome, newcomers. Tel Judith 07866 492429 after 6.30pm for more details.

Zetland Hunt PC. - Oct half term, open to other PC members. Oct 25: fun afternoon for juniors (11yrs & under) 1.30 to 3.30. Games, rosettes and prizes, enter with rally slip, ZHPC £6, other PC members £8, apply to Vanessa Glover, Spence House, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland DL13 3QS or for info tel 01388-488119. Rally dates for Oct-Nov (slips to Vanessa G) for info ring 01388-488119. Oct 15 and 22: junior & senior, ring for times Oct 20 6-7pm. Nov 12: junior and senior, ring for times Nov 10 6-7pm. Nov 26: junior and senior, ring for times Nov 24 6-7pm. Tel 01388-488119. Other events. Oct 23: achievement badge day, ring Barbara on 01388-833684. Oct 24: seniors racecourse visit. Oct 25: juniors fun mounted games. Nov 25: ceilidh, tickets only, details to follow.