A GROUP of Women's Institutes will hold a "basket bonanza" to raise money to help young hospital patients.

The group includes the WIs of Catterick, Hackforth, Kirkby Fleetham, Richmond, Middleton Tyas and Moulton, and they are fundraising for the children's unit at the Friarage Hospital, in Northallerton.

The basket bonanza, a bazaar selling baskets filled with items, will be be held in Northallerton Town Hall from 9am to 3.30pm on May 19. Entry is free.