THEATRE SESSIONS: Workshops are being held in the Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley, by Theatre Cap A Pie from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturdays, for children aged six to ten.

Sessions for those aged 11 to 19 are held from 7pm to 9.30pm. Each session costs £2.50. To join in, call (01207) 571177.

DAILY BREAD: Farmer Bill Jewson will tell the Stanley Men's Thursday Club about food at 10.30am next Thursday, in the Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley.

AREA SAVED: Delves Lane Community Association play area will remain open until at least July next year thanks to volunteers who have raised £8,382 since September.

PRACTICE RESTARTS: The Durham group of the Cobweb Orchestra resume their regular rehearsals next Thursday, in Annfield Plain Library.

REFUGE HELP: The benevolent committee of the Province of Durham has donated £500 to the Retile Trust, at Burnopfield.

LIFE SAVERS: The National Blood Service will hold a donor session on Tuesday, January 14, in Consett Methodist Church.

PLAY DAY: Sure Start, in Stanley, will hold a New Year's Messy Play Session, from 1.30pm to 3pm on Tuesday, in St Andrew's Family Centre.

LEARNING HELP: Stanley's Return to Learn Centre is running courses form Monday. To join, call (01207) 230521.