EXERCISE TERRORS: The Washington Millennium Centre, Concord, holds Little Terrors time, an exercise session for toddlers. More details can be obtained from Jayne Anderson on 0191-219 3881.

PLAY DATES: Washington Theatre Group is staging the Testing of Eric Olthwaite and Murder at Moorstones at 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 20, and on Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29. Tickets are £3.

FOLK NIGHT: Coops Boys and Simpson are appearing at the Davy Lamp Folk Club, on Saturday, June 22, in the Biddick Arts Centre.

GREEN PRAISE: The environment club of St John Boste RC Primary School, Oxclose, has had its work praised by two visiting environmental experts from Russia.

GENEROUS SCHOOL: A shoe box appeal, launched by Washington Forge Rotary Club in aid of children in Eastern Europe, resulted in the 150 pupils of Washington Village Primary School making up 192 boxes.

RECRUITS NEEDED: Springwell Village Hall is appealing for mature volunteers to help run its mini youth club.

POST-NATAL SUPPORT: A post-natal support group meets from 10pm until noon on Mondays in the Washington Millennium Centre. Contact health visitors Julie Hemmer or Nicola Jones on 0191-416 2120 for further information.

KEEP IT SAFE: Safety equipment can be hired from Washington Sure Start at £2 per year. More details are available from Debra or Sandra on 0191-219 3995.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Activities taking place at the Harraton and District Community Association, Bonemill Lane, Fatfield, include a dance class which offers instruction in ballet, jazz and tap dancing, war games, a wine club, operatic society and a toddlers club. For more details, call 0191-416 0173.

ADDICTION COUNSELLING: Counselling for young people suffering from the problems caused by over-dependence on drugs, alcohol and gambling is available at the North-East Council on Addiction, Speculation House, Concord. Contact 0191-419 3680 for further information.

ART IN THE MALL: Assign, the Artists Sunderland Support Initiative and Group Network, is staging an exhibition in the malls of the Galleries until Saturday, June 22.

YOUNG ARTISTS: There are places on the children's art course between 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Saturdays at the Biddick Arts Centre. More details can be obtained by calling 0191-219 3455.

ART EXHIBITION: An exhibition, Fire and Ice, featuring work in glass and metal by regional artists is being held from Friday, June 22, to Saturday, July 27, at the Biddick Arts Centre