Stage call sounded: Fatfield Amateur Operatic Society, which meets at 7.30pm on Thursdays, in the Harraton Community Centre, is appealing for new members, aged 15 and over, to take part in next production, Calamity Jane, next February.

More information can be obtained from Irene Graham on 0191-416 1607.

BANK AID: Barclays Bank has used its Community Placement Programme to fund the placement of a full-time fund-raising support worker at the Washington Citizens Advice Bureau.

HOEDOWN TIME: An Appalachian Clog Dancing Class is held at 7.30pm on Wednesdays in the Biddick Arts Centre. More details can be obtained by calling 0191-219 3455.

PLAYERS NEEDED: The Washington Westwood Football Club's Under-11 and Under-12 teams are seeking new players, who must be in school years six and seven. The teams practice at 10.30am on Sundays behind St Joseph's RC School. More details are available from Fred Mason on 0191-415 3019, or Godfrey Evans on 0191-415 5586.

ASTHMA CAMPAIGN: Margaret Etchells, who is campaigning to raise the awareness of the dangers of asthma, is willing to speak on the subject to organisations. She is seeking volunteers to help her in her work and can be contacted on 0191-416 2579.

THIRD AGE: Details of the Washington University of the Third Age can be obtained from John Holleran on 0191-417 3878, or Trevor Gauntley on 0191-416 1347.

SCHOOL FAIR: Washington School will hold its summer fair from 11am to 3pm, today.

DEBUT SUCCESS: The first show performed by Diva Dancers in the Springwell Village Hall was a huge success, thanks to the efforts of organisers Caroline Beattie, Helen Johnson and Carley Mulholland.

GOLF INSTRUCTION: Free golf lessons with all equipment provided are being offered between Monday and Saturday, July 22 to 28, by the George Washington Golf and Country Club. More details are available by contacting 0191-417 8346.

THEATRE SCHOOL: Three weeks of summer schools are to be held in the Biddick Arts Centre by the Flabbergast Arts Theatre Company during the school holidays. Details are available by contacting 0191-419 3336.

CHINESE EXERCISE: Chi Gung, which is an ancient Chinese meditation exercise to help balance the body and release stress, takes place at the Washington Millennium Centre at Concord. More information is available by contacting 0191-219 3881.

DANCE FUN: The Trish Robson and Trina Walker School of Dance, which is held in the dance studio of the Biddick Arts Centre, aims to provide fun and fitness during its sessions. Trina can supply more details on 0191-492 3014, or contact Trish on 0191-526 3028.

HARE SEARCH: Any sightings of brown hares in the area can be reported to Keith Bowey on 0191-584 3112, or John Olley, on 0191-378 9874, who are conducting a survey of the animals.

CRAFT FAIRS: Arts and craft fairs, with free parking and entry, are held from 10am until 4pm on the first Saturday of each month at the Biddick Arts Centre/