A BRASS band will hold its 17th spring concert to raise money for the NSPCC and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Bedale Brass Band will perform at Bedale High School on May 7, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 each and are available from G Dawkins Motorcycles, Chocca, and the tourist information centre, all in Bedale. Tickets will also be available on the night.

The spring concert has raised about £10,000 for local charities over the past 17 years. To contact the band, telephone Dave on (01677) 423163 or Molly on (01609) 774480.