JAZZ BAND: Ingleby Barwick Juvenile Jazz Band meets in the community centre, Haresfield Way, Beckfields, on Saturdays, from 2pm to 4pm, and Sundays, from 6pm to 8pm. The band is for children aged under 19 and costs £1 a session. To join, call (07799) 283051.

PLAYGROUP OPEN: A playgroup has opened in the Community Centre, Haresfield Way, Beckfields, Ingleby Barwick. The playgroup is open from 9.30am to 11.30am every weekday except Wednesday. For more details, call (01642) 763519.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: A fair takes place in Kirklevington Village Hall tomorrow. Father Christmas will arrive by pony and trap on the village green at 1.45pm. Admission to the fair is 50p, proceeds go to Kirklevington playgroup.

VILLAGE CAROLS: There will be carol singing in Maltby tonight, at 7pm, in the village hall. Father Christmas will visit and the annual Christmas raffle will be drawn.

QUIZ NIGHT: Yarm School Association will hold a quiz on Wednesday, at 7.30pm. Tickets, available from reception, cost £3 and a pie and peas supper will be served.

GOLF PLAN: A planning application for the proposed Ingleby Barwick golf course to the north of Quarry Farm, between the new road and the river, has been approved.

HALL QUIZ: Eaglescliffe Village Hall Association will hold a quiz in aid of funds, on Saturday, December 14, at 7.30pm, in the hall, in Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Tickets are £3.50.

PLAY AREA: Improvements to the play area in Ingleby Barwick are almost complete and the teen shelter has been built.