TWO after-school clubs are being set up at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, in Darlington.

Football coaching for boys and girls aged seven to 13 begins on Monday, September 16, from 4.30pm to 6pm. A ten-week computer course for nine to 12-year-olds starts on Wednesday, September 18, from 4pm to 5.30pm. Children's Spanish classes are planned for October. For details, telephone (01325) 461315.

ACTION GROUP: the woodhouse Close Residents' Action Group is holding a public meeting next Thursday, at 7pm, in Proudfoot Drive Community Centre, Bishop Auckland. Residents are encouraged to attend to question police and councillors about what is happening on the estate.

FLOWER SHOW: Durham and Northumberland Fuchsia Society holds its 21st show at Spennymoor Leisure Centre tomorrow, from 1pm to 5pm, and Sunday, from 10am to 4.30pm.

WALKING WHEELS: Wear Valley Disability Access Forum is launching its Walking With Wheels guide next Friday, at 2pm, in the conference room at the Dales Centre, Stanhope. Government Chief Whip and North West Durham MP Hilary Armstrong is the guest of honour.

WINE EVENING: Teesdale Cancer Research Committee is holding a wine and savoury evening at Low Startforth Hall East, on September 6. Tickets and details are available from Ruth Bell on (01833) 637069, Pam Ashmore on (01833) 638652, or Mary Lambert on (01833) 638979. There will also be a raffle, antique quiz and tombola stall.

CLUB OUTING: Teesdale Flower Club has arranged an outing to Newby Hall on Thursday. To book or for details call Carol Dixon on (01833) 621248.

LEGION MEETING: Barnard Castle branch of the Royal British Legion will meet at the DLI Club, Horsemarket, on Monday, at 8pm.

ANTIQUES FAIR: An antiques fair is being held in Ravensworth Village Hall, off the A66, on Sunday, between 10am and 4pm. For details call (01609) 748280.

HARNESS RACING: Harness racing is being held tomorrow, at 2.30pm, at Bowes Corner Field, off the A67, in conjunction with Bowes Show.

HISTORY TALK: The next meeting of Barnard Castle and District History Society will feature a talk on place names by the Reverend G Wood. It will take place on Monday, September 9, at 2pm in the United Reformed Church Hall.

CRAFT MARKET: A craft market will be held at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, on Saturday, September 7, from 11am to 4pm.

YOGA SESSIONS: Teesdale Yoga Group will have its next session at Norman Richardson House, Middleton-in-Teesdale, on Saturday, September 7, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. For details call (01833) 640084.

WHIST DRIVE: A whist and domino drive in Hamsterley Village Hall, on Monday, starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £1.50p for cancer research.