The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Michael Turnbull will bless Durham Cathedral's education and resource centre (Cedric) at 10.30am next Monday.

He will be helped by children, one of whom will summon him from the Chapter House, following which they will proceed to Cedric for the ceremony. The centre will provide a range of facilities for teachers and children.

GARDEN CHARGES: The University of Durham's Botanic Garden is to charge admission for children for the first time. From next month, youngsters aged five to 16 will pay 50p. Children under five will still be admitted free. An adult ticket will rise to £1.75 and concessions rise to £1.

SPORT AWARD: Fell Dyke Community Primary School, in Springwell, Gateshead, has received an Activemark Award from Sport England, in recognition of its commitment to providing top quality sporting facilities for its 220 pupils.

RELIGIOUS ROADSHOW: The Voice of Methodism Association will hold a roadshow on the Anglican/Methodist covenant at Easington Colliery Baptist Church, Crawlaw Road, at 7.30pm next Monday.

FOLK MUSIC: The Wayfarer Folk Club, which meets at the Wayfarer pub, in Haswell, will hold its annual string-plucking weekend this weekend. It includes workshops and performances. For a schedule of events, call 0191-5171274.

HEALTH MEETING: Sunderland Community Health Council will hold a public meeting tonight at 6.45pm, in Sunderland Civic Centre. Dr Tim van Zwanenberg will give a presentation on developing general practices.

OPERA NIGHT: Derwentside Choral Society will perform Trial By Jury at the Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley, on Saturday, April 12, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £4 and £5, available on (01207) 218899.

AFRICA DAY: Workshops in African music and storytelling will take place at the Gala Theatre, Durham, on April 10 and 11. Tickets are £5 to £12, available on 0191-332 4041.

CLUB WALK: Durham Rambling Club will walk in the Osmotherley and Chop Gate area of North Yorkshire on Sunday, March 30. To join, call 0191-372 1664.

DANCE EVENT: Shadforth Community Village Hall will hold a ceilidh on Saturday, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6, available on 0191-372 0308.

PUBLIC AUCTION: A charity auction will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 1.30pm, in Pelton Community Centre.

LAND SPARE: Newton Hall Allotments have vacant plots. To rent one, contact 0191-386 7549.