A FRIENDLY EAR: A listening service is offered by the Bridge Women's Education and Support Trust from 10am until noon, and from 1pm to 3pm, Mondays to Fridays in the Sulgrave Support Centre. Appointments can be made on 0191-417 0218.

PAROCHIAL ART: Local artists are currently exhibiting their work in the Biddick Arts Centre

LIVE ACTS: Washington Football Club holds live entertainment nights each Friday. For details, call 0191-417 7779

TODDLERS GROUP: There are spaces available at the toddlers group, which meets in the Holy Trinity Church, at High Usworth, on Thursdays, from 10am to 11.30am.

ADVICE SESSIONS: Support and advice sessions are held by the Bridge Women's Education and Support Trust from 1pm to 3pm on Thursdays in the Sulgrave Support Centre. For details, call 0191-417 0218.

FOLK NIGHT: The Demon Barbers are the guest stars of the Davy Lamp Folk Club, on Saturday, at 7pm. Tickets are £2.

ART SESSIONS: The Springwell Art Circle meets at 10am on Thursdays in the Springwell Activity Centre. For details call 0191-487 4812.

KEY WARNING: Washington motorists are being warned to guard their keys after a string of burglaries in which car keys were taken.

JAZZ NIGHTS: The Rae Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band plays from 9pm to 11pm each Monday in the Springwell Village Hall. Entry is £1.

TAKE YOUR PARTNERS: An afternoon tea dance is held on Mondays in the Springwell Village Hall. For details, call 0191-416 2630.

YOUTH CLUB: St Robert's RC School holds a youth club at 6pm on Wednesdays.

Fun FUNDRAISERS: A family fun day held by staff from the Asda warehouse at Pattison raised £1,100 which will be shared between the children's ward of Sunderland Royal Hospital and Falstone Nursing Home.

BRING ME SUNSHINE: Dr Sunshine is appearing at 8pm on Friday in the Keelboat Inn at Fatfield.

SPORTS AWARD: Oxclose Community School has won a Sport England Sportsmark Award.

ROTARY CLUB: The Washington Rotary Club can be contacted on 0191-416 1607 or via its website on www.rotarywashington.btinternet.co.uk.

MILITARY GAMES: A war game club meets in Columbia Village Hall. For details, call 0191-416 3014.

SOURCE OF MUSIC: Regulars of the Coach and Horses at Usworth will be entertained by the Source at 8pm on Friday.

WOMEN'S HELP: Women In Need, on the first floor of the Elms, in Concord, gives advice, support and safe accommodation for vulnerable people. For details, call 0191-415 1506.