A VILLAGE hall near Selby is getting a make-over thanks to York’s Community Payback team, who have stepped in to paint and brighten it up the much loved facility.

Community Payback sees offenders pay back communities for their crimes when they have been given unpaid work as part of a community sentence. Residents can request Community Payback help for their projects.

And in Ryther, the village hall committee hopes the newly-decorated facility will attract more bookings for parties and events.

The village hall has recently had a new storeroom extension built and sound proofing put in – and the committee is currently raising funds for a kitchen extension.