A THEATRE group made up of people with learning disabilities will perform in Darlington next month.

The Earthbeat Theatre Company will put on their version of West Side Story at Darlington Civic Theatre on Friday, September 6, at 7.30pm. Director Jan Towers said: "As far as we are aware, this is the first time that a group such as ours has ever performed at the Civic Theatre and we fully intend to make our mark." Tickets are £6, or £4 for concessions, and are available from the theatre on (01325) 486555.

SOCIETY MEETING: Sedgefield Garden Society resumes its programme on Tuesday, September 3, with an outing to Strikes Garden Centre, in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. The group will leave from Ceddesfield Hall at 6.30pm.

FAIR POSTPONED: A summer fair due to take place at Firthmoor Reserve, in Darlington, today, has been postponed. For further information about countryside events in the borough, call Sarah Storey at Darlington Borough Council, on (01325) 388637.

HOUSE BURGLED: A Wedgwood fruit bowl, eight Wedgwood plates and a carriage clock were stolen from a house in St Oswald's Walk, Newton Aycliffe at 12.50pm on Thursday.

SUMMER DATE: A summer fete will be held next Saturday, between 10am and 4pm in Victoria House, Barton Street, Darlington. Money raised from the event will go to adults with learning disabilities.

FLOWER CLUB: Teesdale Flower Club meets on Wednesday, at 7.30pm, in Cotherstone Village Hall. For further details contact Mary Sellwood, on (01833) 641025.

EXTENSION PLANS: Approval is being sought from Darlington Borough Council for a ground-floor extension and attached garage at 3 Stonedale Crescent, Darlington.

BADMINTON COACHING: The Archers Badminton Club will meet for two hours every Saturday, from September 7, in the Dolphin Centre, Darlington, from 2pm. For details call Malcolm Sellers on 07946 742686.

CHURCH JUMBLE: A jumble sale will be held at St Mark's Church, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington on Wednesday, at 2pm. Admission is 10p.

SUMMER FAIR: Eggleston Village Hall is the venue for a summer fair today, starting at 2pm. Proceeds are in aid of Holy Trinity Church.

OPEN DAY: Witham Hall, in Barnard Castle, is holding an open day on Monday, from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

STREET COLLECTION: A street collection held in Consett raised £249 for St John Ambulance.