JAZZ NIGHT: Jazz in Birtley will be entertained by Phil Mason's All Stars with Christine Tyrell from 8pm to 11pm on Thursday, January 16, in Birtley St Joseph's CMS Club and Parish Centre, tickets are £2.

BALTIC TALK: The Sacriston and District Everyman's Club will learn about the Baltic Centre from Lucy Bird, at 7.30pm, on Tuesday, January 14, in the Lounge of St John's Court.

NEW COURSES: The Chester-le-Street Community Centre is running a ten-week beginners' bridge course costing £30, between 7pm and 9pm, starting on Thursday, January 16, and a ten-week intermediate German course costing £2.50 a session, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm starting Friday, January 17. Further information is available from 0191-388 4751.

STARRY EUCHARIST: St John's Parish Church in Birtley is holding a Eucharist Service with the Stargazers story at 10am on Sunday.

ANY OLD IRON: An antiques roadshow which is hoping to discover old fishing equipment, guns and militaria is being held by Holt's Auction House in Lumley Castle next Tuesday.

WORKERS' COURSES: The Workers Education Association has organised a number of courses in many venues. More details are available from 0191-383 2717.