Wanted posters are going up in schools across County Durham to attract 15 to 18-year-olds to an exchange scheme with French and German students.

The two visits are being organised by Durham County Council's international officer next July. For more information call 0191-383 3631.

SOCIAL NIGHT: The Friends of Hardwick Park group is holding a Christmas social evening in the Nags Head Inn, Sedgefield, on Friday, November 29, from 7.30pm.

OPEN DAY: Albert Hill Nursery, Darlington, is staging an open day on Friday, November 29, from 9am to 2pm.

DANCE DATE: Witton Park Dancing Club is staging a supper dance in the village hall on Saturday, November 30, from 8pm to 11.30pm, in aid of St Paul's Church. For tickets call (01388) 662271, 665346 or 601400.

CAROL SERVICE: A carol service in Sedgefield Methodist Church on Friday, December 13, at 7pm, will be followed by a wine and cheese reception in the parish hall.

CAT SHOW: Spennymoor Cat Rescue is organising a trip to the Supreme Cat Show at the NEC, Birmingham, on Saturday, November 30. Call (01388) 604031 for details.

AUTUMN FAIR: An autumn fair is being held at Spennymoor Town Hall on Saturday, at 10.30am. Proceeds will go to St Paul's Church, Spennymoor.

FASHION SHOW: The George Hotel, Piercebridge, near Darlington, is hosting a fashion show to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care tomorrow, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at the door or on (01833) 660220 or 660253.

BRASS CONCERT: Fishburn Brass Band will perform at St Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle, at 7.30pm, on November 30. All funds raised will go to the church's organ and development appeal. Tickets are available at the door.

TWINNING BOOST A pie and peas supper in Ceddesfeld Hall raised £118 for the Sedgefield Twinning Association.

COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning and fair will be held at Oban Court, Darlington, on Saturday, at 10am.

SURGERY: Woodhouse Close councillor Alex Clements has a surgery on Monday, from 6pm to 7pm in the community centre. He can be contacted on (01388) 605410.