Muck heap

TWO fire engines were called to put out a muck heap that caught fire off Colburn Lane. Crews from Richmond and Colburn attended the blaze at around 8.40pm on Sunday night. The fire covered an area of 10x10 metres and the crews used two jets and a portable pump to put it out.

Lights auction

AN auction night is being held in aid of the Thirsk Christmas Lights fund at Thirsk Town Hall on Friday, July 13. Items up for grabs include a hot air balloon flight and meals out. It starts at 7pm and tickets are £7 including supper. For tickets, call 01845-525030.

Family history

RYEDALE Family History Group are holding their AGM on July 18 at 7.30pm in the village hall at Hovingham. Following it there will be a quiz. The evening will finish with a buffet, giving people the opportunity to chat and meet other members and visitors. The event is open to all.

Music fun

AN evening of Appalachian string band music is coming to Swaledale when California-based Evie Ladin and Keith Terry perform at Reeth Memorial Hall on July 21 at 8pm. Tickets are £12 in advance, £14 on the door, under 16s half price, and all profits are for the upkeep of the hall. Tickets from Reeth Post Office or contact 01748-884759.

Roman tour

THE Friends of Roman Aldborough are organising a visit to Corbridge Roman Town and Hexham on July 13. For more contact 01423-325808 or email secretary@romanaldborough.co.uk.