Villagers in Great Langton have planted 30 trees as part of a project to create a nature conservation area. Included in the scheme, which is supported by Hambleton District Council's Countryside Conservation Fund, are a wildflower meadow and a grassed area with seating. It is also planned to include boxes for birds and bats.

CATHEDRAL LUNCH: Ripon Cathedral will hold a Lent Lunch at noon on Saturday, in the Cathedral Hall. In the evening, Ripon Choral Society will perform the Monteverdi Vespers 1610, at 7.30pm. For details visit www.riponcathedral.org.uk.

LATIN NIGHT: Juan Martin will bring a little Latin flair to Harrogate Theatre this evening when he performs the art of Flamenco, at 7.30pm. Tickets, which start at £8.50, are available from the box office on (01423) 502116.

MINING HISTORY: Michael Gill will give a talk about Swaledale's mining heritage when he addresses Richmond Civic Society, in the Zetland Christian Community Centre, on Friday, April 11, at 7.30pm. Admission is £3 for non-members.

OPEN GARDENS: The gardens at Otterington Hall, near Northallerton, and Swinton Castle, near Masham, will open to the public on Sunday, in aid of the British Red Cross. For details call (01609) 766323.

CARERS' TREAT: An aromatherapy session for carers will be held at Ryders Court, Frenchgate, Richmond, at 11am next Tuesday. The event has been organised by the local branch of the Alzheimer's Disease Society. For details call (01748) 825817.

CAREERS TALK: Pupils at Harrogate Ladies College were given careers advice when former head girl Susan Hundleby visited the school.