NORTHALLERTON Library is hosting a storytelling café session for anyone who enjoys reading and a cup of tea on Monday, February 3 from 1.30pm to 2pm.

For further information or to book contact 0845-034-9506.

POOL PROJECT: Renovation work is underway at Helmsley open-air swimming pool to preserve it for future generations. It is one of only about 100 public outdoor pools still in use in the country.

TOURISM GUIDE: A guide promoting Ryedale’s tourist attractions has been published for the third year. It complements the Tourism North Yorkshire website – visityorkshire.com – and is distributed through visitor information centres, selected holiday websites and a variety of exhibitions and shows.

 HALL ANNIVERSARY: Pickering Memorial Hall is marking 13 years since it was renovated. It will be hosting a ceilidh on February 7 from 7,30pm to 11pm. Interval refreshments are included in the ticket price of £8 and £5 for under 18s and there will also be a licensed bar.