TICKETS are available for Northallerton Woodwind Ensemble’s fifth anniversary concert being held on March 21 in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research and Mental Health Support.

The Northallerton College Jazz Orchestra will be taking part with a guest appearance by Adrian Bramley plaing classical guitar.

The concert is from 7pm in the Yorkshire Suite of the Golden Lion Hotel. Tickets £7 are available from the Hotel or the Pot of Gold Wool shop in the Garthway Arcade, or contact 01609-774158.

POOL WORL: Refurbishment work on Bedale Leisure Centre pool area is being carried out from Monday, March 10 until Sunday, March 16. This will mean the closure of the pool area until Sunday but the gym area will continue as normal. Work is being done to update the pool filtration and refurbish the toilets and shower area. For more details contact the centre on 01677-427272.

FUNDS RAISED: More than £400 was raised for Age UK at a coffee morning in Northallerton Town Hall. The money will be used to provide support and activities for older people throughout Richmondshire and Hambleton. The organisers wish to thank all supporters.