A COLLECTION of newspaper cuttings featuring Helmsley people and events, as reported in the local press at the time will be on display this weekend.

The exhibition consists of three extensive collections of scrapbooks which were originally created by former Helmsley residents, Violet Richardson, Norah Scoby and Rose Wright.

The books contain articles and images describing the recent history of Helmsley and the surrounding villages, and provide a fascinating view of local life over the last 80 years.

These articles were selected from various local papers including the Northern Echo, Yorkshire Evening Press, Malton Gazette, Yorkshire Herald and the Malton Gazette and Herald. The exhibition will be held on Saturday, September 29, 10am to 4pm at Helmsley Methodist Church, Ashdale Road. The entry fee is £1 and refreshments will be available.