Cricket coaching for youngsters aged eight to 11 takes place at the Lintz Cricket Club, Burnopfield, on Monday and Tuesday, August 18 and 19, from 10am to midday.

Children will also have the opportunity to see Durham in action against Hampshire at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on Friday, August 22. The cost is £6, including the trip to the match. To book places, contact (01207) 218014.

COFFEE MORNING: St Mary's Church, West Rainton, is holding a coffee morning and "belfry shop" tomorrow, between 10am and noon, when toys, books, jewellery, bric-a-brac and other household items will be on sale.

VILLAGE GARDEN: Waterhouses Community Association is seeking planning permission from Durham City Council to turn land behind the village hall, in Station Street, into a village garden and play area.

TRIBUTE NIGHT: Black Rose, a tribute to 1970s' rock band Thin Lizzy, will be playing tonight at the Coach and Horses, Usworth Road Estate, Usworth, Washington, at 8pm. Admission is free. For details, call the venue on 0191-416 0374.

LUNCH CLUB: A luncheon club meets every Tuesday between noon and 1.30pm at Sherburn Hill Community Centre, Front Street, Sherburn Hill. Everyone is welcome. For details, call (0191) 3720024.

SURGERY DATE: Residents in the Pelaw and Gilesgate ward of Durham can take issues to their city councillors on Thursday, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm, in the Laurel Avenue Community Centre, on the Sherburn Road Estate.

HOMES PLAN: 3R Property Developments is seeking planning permission from Durham City Council for six semi-detached houses on the Enterprise Rent a Car site, in Darlington Road, Durham.

BLUES NIGHT: Blues House will be playing after the Stanley Blues Festival in the Stables Bar at the Beamish Mary Inn, No Place, near Stanley, tomorrow, starting at about 8.30pm. There is a cover charge. For more details, call 0191-370 0237.

SELF DEFENCE: An Aikido class takes place in Chester-le-Street Community Centre, every Tuesday, from 7.30pm to 9pm. The classes are aimed at beginners aged 15 and over who will learn self-defence and spiritual development. The cost is £2.50 per session. Call 0191- 388 4752 for further details.

BOWLS OPEN: An open pairs bowls competition takes place in Blackhill and Consett Park on Sunday. For details, contact (01207) 218014.

NEARLY NEW: A nearly new sale will be held in Perkinsville Communal Room, at 10am on Saturday, September 6, in aid of Holy Trinity Church, Pelton. A small amount of the money will go to Pelton Roseberry Comprehensive School.