CHILDREN have been invited to Fairfield Library, Stockton, on Tuesday, to find out more about the world of wildlife.

Expert Rob King will give a talk with a colour slideshow to educate and entertain the youngsters and there will be free wildlife craft packs. The event, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm, is free and all materials are provided. However, numbers are limited so anyone interested in taking part is asked to book a place by contacting (01642) 391750. Children aged five and under must be accompanied by an adult and children aged under eight must be accompanied to and from the event.

CHRISTIAN CULTURE: Youngsters and adults can find out more about Christian culture at two free events in Hartlepool next week. The events, on Tuesday, at Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square, are the last in a series looking at different religions and cultures. From 2pm to 4pm, children are invited to make mosaics of a Celtic Saint, inspired by one of the pictures of saints on display in the gallery. Children must be accompanied by an adult. From 7pm to 8.30pm, the Reverend Peter Kashouris will give a talk about the work of the parish of St Hilda's, for adults and older youngsters. For more information, contact Hartlepool Art Gallery on (01429) 890000.

GOOD WORKOUT: People wanting to find the right workout for themselves are invited to join any one of more than 20 classes at the Southlands Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough. Classes available include hi-energy aerobics, Khai Bo, box-ercise and yoga. A health and fitness day is being held at the centre on Sunday, September 1, from 4pm to 8pm for anyone interested in joining a class. For more details, call (01642) 263544.

PLEA OVER THEFT: Thieves cut through a compound's security gate to steal a £6,000 tri-axle red tipper trailer at Margrove Park, near Guisborough. Anyone with information about the theft or whereabouts of the AHP, 55 cubic yard capacity trailer - serial number A028858 - is asked to ring Redcar police on (01642) 302626.

SHOP BID: Stockton Borough Council has received a planning application from Teesside Hospice to change the use of a doctor's surgery in Clarence Road, High Clarence, into a charity shop.