MEMORIAL MEETING: A public meeting to discuss the impending refurbishment of the Rocking Strike Memorial in Sunnybrow will be held at the Brown Trout pub in the village between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday (May 9). The meeting has been organised by Groundwork North East with the project being supported by Willington Community Action, Durham County Council and Greater Willington Town Council.

MURPHY SURGERIES: Recently re-elected Durham County councillor for Crook Eddie Murphy will start his weekly surgeries on Friday, May 17, from 10am to noon at Crook Civic Centre. Surgeries will be held at the same time and place every week thereafter.

MOZART MUSIC: The Busch Ensemble will play a classical concert including works by Mozart in the Throne Room at Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland at 7.30pm on Friday, May 17. Tickets cost £12.50 on the door. The concert will follow the Bishop Auckland Music Society’s annual meeting which will start at 6.15pm.

VILLAGE DANCE: A dance featuring Milburn Music will be held at Hamsterley Village hall on Saturday, May 18, at 8pm. Tea and biscuits will be provided but participants must bring their own food and drink. For tickets and more details contact Anne on 01388-488318.