TICKETS are still available for the festive tea, organised by Bedale 750 for pensioners in the old Bedale Rural Council area.

The tea, at Bedale high school on Saturday, July 21, 3-5pm, will offer up to 250 people the chance to meet over afternoon tea and have a chat and a sing-song

Admission is by ticket from the Nattrass of Bedale shop in Bedale market place or by ringing 01677 422784 or 424370 by tomorrow.

l A performance of HMS Pinafore, organised by Carthorpe Methodist church and given by Leyburn Gilbert and Sullivan society, raised £672 for church funds.