The Red Cross Shop in Lanchester has organised its Ladies Luncheon event at Finbars restaurant in Durham on May 23 from 12.30pm.

Tickets cost £21. For more information or to book call 01207-529-992.

GET FIT: A gentle exercise class for older people is held at Citizens House in Station Yard, Consett, on Thursdays at 10am.

Taking part costs £1.50 per session. Ring Age UK County Durham Stanley Office for more information or to book a place on 01207-280119.