A presentation of wildlife photographs – Chasing the Light - will take place in Swainby church hall on Friday, February 21. The event, by John Webster, will begin at 7.30pm. Tickets are at a suggested donation price of £5 and include light refreshments.

COFFEE MORNING: The Children’s Society will be holding a coffee morning in Great Ayton’s parochial hall at 10.30am on Wednesday, February 26.

ARCHAEOLOGY TALK: Professor Charlotte Roberts, from Finghall, will be speaking to Snape Local History Society on Friday, February 21, on finding human remains from archaeological sites. The meeting is at 7.30pm at Snape Institute. Entry to non-members is £2.50.