The Allendale May Fair will is returning with organisers currently seeking prizes for its popular raffle.

Previous prizes have included £100 cash, a four-ball at Close House, and afternoon tea at Langley Castle.

The raffle plays a significant role in fundraising efforts for the fair and local charities, with Allendale's own Nicky Dow, raising £1,000 last year alone through her £1 ticket sales.

Fair organiser, Linda Beck said: "Nicky Dow is an institution in Allendale and often referred to as the Allendale Courant.

"If Nicky doesn’t know about it, it most probably didn’t happen.

"She is a wonderful, bubbly and chatty person – and very convincing when she needs to sell a raffle ticket.

"Who wouldn’t buy a ticket from her in exchange for the latest news?“

Businesses are being invited to donate to the raffle that would also provide them the advantage of gaining some free advertising.

Anyone interested in contributing can contact the Fair Committee via Allendale May Fair 2024's Facebook page.

The event is set to take place from May 3-5.