WEAR VALLEY District Council chairman Councillor Margaret Pinkney is holding a charity night on Friday, at Willington Prospect Club, at 7.30pm.

Proceeds will go to Coun Pinkney's charities, diabetes research and the Butterwick Hospice. Tickets at £3 are available from Coun Pinkney on (01388) 747039, or Crook Civic Centre.

BUDDHIST EVENT: Ottakar's book store in Darlington is holding a Buddhist evening tomorrow, at 6.30pm. The Venerable Kelsang Wangyal, from Darlington's Attisha Buddhist Centre, will hold a discussion and talk about the books of Tibetan monk, writer and teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

DANCING CLUB: Witton Park Dancing Club will hold a supper dance in the village hall on Saturday, from 8pm to 11.30pm. Proceeds will go to St Paul's Church. For details call (01388) 662271, 665346 or 601400.

BONFIRE NIGHT: Hardwick Hall Hotel, near Sedgefield, is holding a Bonfire Night extravaganza on Tuesday, November 5. For details call (01740) 620253.

RESIDENTS MEET: Chilton West Residents' Association will meet tomorrow, at 7.15pm, in Chilton and Windlestone Working Men's Club.

HOUSING SCHEME: A developer is seeking permission from Darlington Borough Council for a 26-home development at Church House, Barton Street, Darlington.

TABLE-TOP SALE: A table top sale is being held at the Holy Family Social Centre, Prior Street, Cockerton, Darlington, on Saturday, in aid of the Cockerton Credit Union. For details or to book a table, telephone (01325) 482826.

LISTED BUILDING: Listed building consent is being requested from Darlington Borough Council to convert a garage at Harewood Hill, Darlington, into a living room.

CHURCH FUNDRAISER: A sale of work is being held at St Mary's Church, Piercebridge, on Saturday. For details call (01325) 374890.

OFFICE PLAN: Northgate plc, at Yarm Road Business Park, Darlington, is seeking planning permission to build a two-storey extension to its office in Allington Way.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: Tudhoe St Charles Christmas fair takes place on Saturday, November 16 and organisers are looking for gifts and cash donations. Contact Mrs A Cantwell on (01388) 812261.

BLOOD DONORS: A blood donation session will be held in Crook Civic Hall on Tuesday, November 19, from 3pm to 7pm.

GUIDED WALK: A guided walk exploring the paths in the West End of Darlington is being held on Wednesday, November 6, at 1.30pm. Meet at the West Cemetery Gates, Carmel Road North. A charge will be made.

POPPY DAY: Volunteers are needed to help with the British Legion Poppy Day Appeal in Heighington. For details contact Libby Smyth on (01325) 312123.