RILLINGTON: ON Wednesday, January 30, Rillington YFC held a social night in Rillington village hall. There was an excellent turnout of 45 members, including members from Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley YFCs. An enjoyable evening was ended at the Coach and Horses where a superb supper was provided.

Rillington YFC will hold its annual ploughing match on February 17. It will take place near Knapton Silo and will be sign-posted from the A64. The land has been kindly donated by Scampston Estate. The event will start at 10am and the usual classes will take place. For more information, please call Stuart Maw on (01751) 477263.

On January 16, 14 members attended a meeting at the Church Rooms, Rillington for a very interesting and informative talk and slide show on badgers in Ryedale which was presented by Jean Thorpe of 'Ryedale badger group.' Stuart Maw gave a vote of thanks on behalf of all members for an enjoyable evening. On January 23, 18 members spent an enjoyable evening ten-pin bowling at Mega Bowl, York. All members had fun and the evening was ended at the 'Ham and Cheese', Scagglethorpe.

KIRKBYMOORSIDE

THE Kirkbymoorside Young Farmers club will celebrate the club's 70th anniversary with a dinner dance on Saturday, March 30, at the Forest and Vale Hotel, Pickering at 7.30pm for dinner at 8pm.

All past and present members are cordially invited. If you would like to attend please contact Miss Laura J Dowkes for menus and details. Tickets are priced £17.25 per person and again are available from Laura. Please send SAE and make cheques payable to Kirkbymoorside Young Farmers. Post to Miss Laura J Dowkes, Four Oaks Farm, Great Edstone, York. Tel (01751) 431836.

Updated: 10:16 Thursday, February 07, 2002