A VARIETY show is being planned as the curtain-raiser to an annual fundraising weekend.

The Richmond Meet's Ladies Committee has put together a two-hour show, A Palace of Variety, to provide more funds before the North Yorkshire meet gets under way.

Because of the demand for tickets, the show has been extended to run for three nights, from May 15, at the Zetland Christian Community Centre.

Last year, the show raised £900 and helped the committee stage the Richmond Meet, which raises money for local charities.

This year, the meet will be held on May 24, 25 and 26.