DONOR SESSIONS: The National Blood Service is holding donor sessions from 2.30pm to 7pm on Monday, in the Red Lion, Chester-le-Street; on Thursday, November 28, in Barley Mow Village Hall; and from 2pm to 7pm on Monday, December 2, in Stanley Community Centre.
TOY AUCTION: The Phoenix Club holds a Christmas auction and sale of new and nearly new toys in aid of St Cuthbert's New School Building Fund, at 2pm, on Saturday, November 30, in St Cuthbert's RC Church Hall, on Lumley Terrace.
JOURNEY TALK: Peter Bowes takes a Journey to the Northland as a theme when he addresses the Sacriston and District Everyman's Club, at 7.30pm, on Tuesday, in the lounge of St John's Court.
HELP NEEDED: A permanent adult helper is needed by St Joseph's Rainbows, in Birtley, who meet on Tuesdays. For further information, call Christine Hodgkinson on 0191-492 0055.
JUNIOR PLAY: The junior section of the Chester-le-Street Theatre Group is staging Beauty and the Beast, in the Park View Community Theatre, from Tuesday to Saturday, November 30.
FINANCE HELP: The Chester-le-Street Citizens' Advice Bureau runs Dawn, a service to help people with financial problems. More details can be obtained from 0845-129 2933.
MARTIAL ARTS: An aikido class for people over 15 is starting in the Chester-le-Street Community Centre. For further information, call 0191-388 4752.
CHRISTMAS FAIR: A Christmas fair is held by the Chester-le-Street Visually Impaired Club, from 2pm to 4pm, next Wednesday, in the Auckland Communal Hall.
CHURCH DAY: The Christmas Fair of Chester-le-Street Methodist Church is from 9am to 1pm, on Saturday, November 30.
AUTUMN FAIR: Christ Church, in Lumley, holds its autumn fair at 2pm, on Saturday, November 30, in the community centre.
TEDS AND DOLLS: A teddy, dolls' house and miniature fair is held from 10am to 5pm, on Sunday, at the Riverside Cricket Ground.
CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Christmas Fair of Birtley Methodist Church is held on Saturday, November 30.
IN TRIM: The Bullion Hall holds Slim Fit classes, from 7pm to 8.30pm, on Wednesdays.
LUNCH SERVED: Sunday lunches are now served in the Falcon, at Hilda Park, from noon to 2pm.
VOLUNTEER CALL: Volunteers are needed by ME North-East for its Chester-le-Street office. For more details, call Susan on 0191-389 2222
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