LOCAL good causes in the Ryedale area are to benefit from a charity musical evening.

The event, on May 13, will feature performances from Ryedale Youth Theatre and the Swinton and District Excelsior Band and will raise funds for St Catherine's Hospice and Malton Hospital League of Friends.

It will be held at St Mary's Priory Church, Old Malton, and will start at 7.30pm.

Tickets, at £4, are limited and are available from Ryedale House, Malton, or by ringing (01653) 600666 ext 201.