MEET YOUR MP: North Durham MP Kevan Jones will hold an on-street surgery from 10am until noon, on Saturday, in Kimblesworth. Appointments can be booked on 0191-371 8834.

BUSINESS MEETING: Durham Business Club is holding a workshop on reviews and assessments from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Wednesday, in the group's Front Street office.

METHODIST FELLOWSHIP: Stephen Wroe will provide the entertainment at a Fun and Fellowship Night, followed by a faith supper, at Chester-le-Street Methodist Church, at 7.30pm, on Wednesday. Tickets cost £1.50.

EASY WALK: Claire Longstaff will lead a three-mile walk along the river bank at Chester-le-Street on Sunday. Meet outside the former Stanley fire station at 12.45pm.

CHURCH FUN: A fun day with games, raffle, tombola and afternoon tea will be held from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, in the grounds of St John's Church, Birtley.

POTTER LAUNCH: Eileen Smith will launch the JK Rowling book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, at a party starting at one minute past midnight on Saturday, at the Bookcase, Front Street.

CHURCH ADDRESS: The Reverend Eduardo Conde, from Portugal, will give an address at Chester-le-Street Methodist Church. Call Howard Crozier on 0191-488 7841 to book tickets.

CHURCH FAIR: St John's Church, Birtley, will hold its summer fair from 1pm to 6pm on Saturday.

SYNOD MEETING: The Deanery Synod will meet at 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 26, at West Pelton Church.

CHOICE PLAY: Chester-le-Street Theatre Group will stage Hobson's Choice from tomorrow until Thursday, at 7.15pm, at Chester-le-Street Community Centre. Tickets are available priced at £4, and £3 for concessions.

FUN NIGHTS: A pub games night is starting at 8pm on Saturdays at Ouston Community Centre