NEW PREMISES: The Signpost information centre in Hope Street, Crook, is moving this month, thanks to a grant from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.

Signpost is seeking volunteers to join the organisation. The South West Durham Credit Union will continue to operate a collection point on Thursdays.

RECORD BREAKER: Allen March has become the first wicketkeeper at Crook Town Cricket Club to take a hat-trick of wickets. At Esh Winning on Saturday, in a Readers Durham County League division one fixture, he took three wickets in three balls in the final over.

DANCE DATE: St Catherine's Community Association in Crook is holding a dance with Graeme Scarlett at the Elite Hall on Saturday, September 20, between 8pm and 11.15pm. For details call Margaret Bell on (01388) 602320, or Nora Crooks on (01388) 765110.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Crook library will be closed on Saturday, August 23, and Monday, August 25.