PUPILS at Thornton-le-Dale Primary School are looking forward to improvements to their sports facilities thanks to ongoing fundraising.

The Friends of the school are holding a wine tasting evening on Friday, October 7, hosted by Paul Tate-Smith of Deventio Wines in Malton.

Maddy New, from the Friends, said they were hoping it would be a great success.

"This is our first event of the school year, and as always is being run to raise funds for the school," she said.

"The money is currently being raised to support a school arts programme, some specialist sports training for the Year 4 and 5 age group and will also fund the ongoing project of building a fenced, multi-use games area in the school grounds."

Tickets are £12.50 and include a selection of fine cheeses and breads. They are available from Wardills Newagents in Thornton-le-Dale.