An application to build an extra classroom and lavatories at St Teresa's RC Primary School, in Harris Street, Darlington, has been received by Darlington Borough Council.

VOLUNTEERS CALL: The Darlington Association on Disability group is looking for volunteers to help with a administration, reception and gardening work. For details call (01325) 254663.

VILLAGE FAIR: A Christmas fair is being held in Winston Village Hall on Saturday, from 11am to 3pm.

JAZZ BAND: Youngsters are being invited to rehearsals to see if they want to join the Prince Bishops Juvenile Jazz Band, in Bishop Auckland. Children aged 12 to 16 are welcome to visit a practice session at King James I School, on Mondays and Fridays, from 5.30pm to 7pm. For details call Sheila on (013881) 451192.

FESTIVE FUNDRAISER: A Christmas fair will be held by Shildon Spiritualist Church, in Middleton Road, on Saturday, at 11.30am.

SPECIAL GUEST: Father Christmas will be paying a visit to Woodhouse Close Church fair, in Bishop Auckland, on Saturday, at 2pm.

DISPLAY FINALE: A photographic display about Weardale Railway and the Heritage Line will be on show at the Dales Centre Caf, Stanhope, until Saturday.

SALVATION ARMY: The Spennymoor Salvation Army centre, in Dundas Street, will be holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

JUMBLE SALE: St Augustine's Scout group, in Darlington, is holding a jumble sale on Saturday, from noon to 3pm, at St Augustine's Parish Centre, Larchfield Street.

CHARITY EVENT: The Darlington Mencap/Gateway Club will be holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, at 11am, at the club's premises in Salters Lane.

CHURCH FAIR: St Catherine's Church, Crook, will be holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, in the Community Centre in the town's Market Place, from 9.30am to noon.

SOCIAL NIGHT: Darlington branch of Diabetes UK will be holding a social evening in the education centre at Darlington Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 2, from 7pm. For details call (01325) 252807.