NORTH Yorkshire's largest NSPCC Christmas fair will take place at Castle Howard next month.

The Norton and Villages branch of the NSPCC is holding its annual Christmas fair, sponsored by Fenwicks of York, with 50 stalls selling women's fashions, children's-wear and men's necessities, as well as decorative, practical and amusing presents.

There will also be a raffle with a luxury cruise donated by the Ultimate Travel Company, of London, as the main prize.

A preview evening will be held from 5pm to 9pm on Tuesday, November 6, to showcase the event. Tickets are £15, including wine and canapes, and are available by contacting (01904) 768204.

The fair is then open to the public on Wednesday, November 7, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is £5 for adults and children are free.

All money raised will go to fund projects to help protect children in North Yorkshire and offer support to vulnerable families