LEISURE centres across the Hambleton district will be closing next month for their annual maintenance checks.

Each of them will be shutting their doors to the public for several days while maintenance and cleaning work is carried out.

The centre in Bedale will close on December 2 and reopen on December 7, while Stokesley will be closed from December 9 to 13.

Thirsk swimming pool will be shut from December 16 to 22, and at Hambleton Leisure Centre, Northallerton, only the sports hall will be shut, on December 23 and 24.

For full details of Christmas opening times, contact the leisure centres directly, or visit the website at www.hambleton.gov.uk