Lifestyle call

NORTH Yorkshire Police are reminding youngsters that there is still time to sign up for their Lifestyle project. The scheme is open to those aged ten to 17 and involves teams carrying out a range of community projects throughout the school summer holidays. Registration is open until July 8 at northyorkshire.police.uk/Lifestyle

New leader

THE new chair for the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board is Dr Sue Proctor, who succeeds Colin Morris following his death earlier this year. “Everyone in our community should have the right to live their life free from harm, and this principle underpins the work of the board,” she said.

Chilli contest

A CHILLI cook-off competition is being held on July 15 to celebrate 50 years of Ravensworth Nurseries, near Richmond. The event runs from noon to 3.30pm, with people invited to bring a precooked chilli for judging at 1.30pm. The garden nursery is also officially opening its new retail area.

Library quiz

TEAMS of four are invited to join a fun quiz at Thirsk Community Library on June 30. There will be a raffle, winners’ prizes, drink and light refreshments. It costs £5 per person and starts at 7.30pm.

Bonfire alert

FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with a large bonfire that had been left unattended last Thursday night. A crew from Cleveland dealt with the blaze on the Broughton Bridge Farm Track, Stokesley.