CARVING GENIUS: R Browell will be talking about the life of engraver Thomas Bewick at the meeting of the Sacriston and District Everyman's Club at 7.30pm on Tuesday, in the lounge of St John's Court.

JAZZ NIGHT: The Old Glory Band are the guest stars of Jazz in Birtley from 8pm to 11pm on Thursday, in Birtley St Joseph's CMS Club and Parish Centre, entry £2.

CAR REPAIRS: A free seven-week course in car maintenance and repair will start on Tuesday, in the Bullion Hall between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Further information can be obtained on 0191-387 1192.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY: The Whitehills Club is staging a free fireworks display at 8pm on Tuesday.

CYCLE RIDE: A planning meeting for a charity cycle ride is being held at 7.30pm on Thursday, in the Lambton Worm's back room.

LIGHTING THE SKIES: The Wheatsheaf at Barley Mow will start its fireworks display at 7.30pm on Tuesday.

LANTERN MAKING: A lantern making day is being held from 2pm to 5pm tomorrow at the Kibblesworth Environmental Centre. More details can be obtained from (0191)-433 3443.

MOTHERS' UNION: The Mothers' Union of Christ Church in Lumley is meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, in the church.

SPARKS FLYING: A fireworks party is being organised by St John's Church in Birtley.

PLAYERS WANTED: Chester-le-Street RFC junior sections are looking for players for their U13, U14 and U15 teams. For details call Peter Kirsopp on 0191-422 1721.

PARENTS AND TODDLERS: The Bullion Hall holds parent/toddler groups from 9.30am to 11.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday.

AIR AMBULANCE FUNDS: Two members of the Draconian Motor Cycle Club won helicopter trips offered by the Broken Piston Motor Cycle Club at its fun day held in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance. The day also raised £1,300 for the charity.

REQUIEM SERVICE: A Requiem Service for All Souls is being held at 6pm on Sunday, in St John's Church at Birtley.

CHARITY NIGHT: Barley Mow WMC is holding a charity disco and karaoke night with fancy dress tomorrow.

LEEK SHOW: The leek show of the William IV raised more than £100 for the Adult Training Centre, on Harras Bank.