ORGAN CONCERT: The North East Theatre Organ Association has organised concerts by Donald Mackenzie, resident organist at The Odeon, Leicester Square, London, on Saturday, at 7pm, and Sunday, at 2.30pm, in the Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear.

Tickets are availabe at the door or on (01388) 762467.

FESTIVE MARKETS: Saint Catherine's Community Centre, in Crook Market Place, will be holding mini-markets every Tuesday, from 9am to 2pm, until Christmas. Tables can be booked on (01388) 764967.

PUBLIC MEETING: Saint Cuthberts RC Primary School, Crook, will be holding a public meeting tonight, at 6.30pm, in the school hall, to discuss plans for the new school.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Salvation Army will be holding a Christmas fair at its base in Queen Street, Crook, on Saturday, from 10am to noon.

VICTORIAN NIGHT: Saint Cuthberts RC Social and Care Group will present a Victorian Night at The Elite Hall, Crook, on Saturday and the following Saturday, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on (01388) 766195, (01388) 764733 or (01388) 488666.

HISTORY TALK: Howden-le-Wear Local History Society will meet next Tuesday, at 7pm in the Community Centre for a talk on the American Civil War.