FAMILY trees will be the inspiration for a festival of drawing and animation taking place at the North Yorkshire County Record Office in Northallerton next month.

The event on Saturday, October 7 is at the office on Malpas Road, and is open to everyone. There will be opportunities to create a family tree, design a family shield and learn how to bring them to life through drawn and digital animation. Workshops will be held from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Book via 01609 777585 or archives@northyorks.gov.uk.