THE Bishop Auckland branch of Diabetes UK holds a coffee morning on Monday, June 10, from 10.30am to 2.30pm, at the offices of the Durham Dales Centre Primary Care Trust, in Tenters Street. On Wednesday, June 12, Dr Stephenson will address the first monthly meeting in the new premises. The charity is appealing for volunteers to join a sponsored walk through the Auckland Castle Park on June 16, from 11am. All the money raised goes towards research into diabetes. For more details, contact Joyce Short on (01325) 312765. Mrs Short is hosting a coffee morning on Wednesday, July 3 from 10.30am to 3.30pm at 1 Dykes Walk, Newton Aycliffe.

COUNCIL MEETING: Ferryhill Town Council's civic amenities committee meets on Wednesday, in the town hall, from 7pm. It will be followed by a meeting of the recreation committee.

culture taste: Members of St Helen Auckland Youth Inclusion programme will visit Ochis Mediterranean restaurant to learn about West Indian culture on Thursday. As well as taking part in cooking activities and having talks about the culture, they will also have a traditional meal.

PARTNERS MEET: The next meeting of Crook Community Partnership is on Thursday, at 7pm, in St Catherine's Community Centre, Market Place, Crook. Community Partnership. Bishop Auckland Community Partnership holds its next meeting on Thursday, June 13, at 10.30am, at the Four Clocks, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.

COUNTRY WALK: A ten-mile walk around Hamsterley and the Bedburn Valley starts from the car park in Hamsterley Forest Visitors' Centre, tomorrow, at 10.30am. Advanced booking is not required, but there is a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for children, the over 60s and unwaged. Walkers are asked to bring a packed lunch. For more details contact 0191-383 4144.

CARS DAMAGED: Vandals used a sharp implement to damage several cars. The incident happened in Cockerton Green, Darlington, at about 4pm on Thursday. Police have received at least four reports from owners whose vehicles had been damaged. It is thought that other cars may also have been vandalised. Anybody with information is urged to contact Darlington police on (01325) 467681 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Area one: Sedgefield Borough Council's Area 1 Forum meets at 6.30pm, on Monday, June 10, in the Town Hall, Spennymoor.

good voice: A Songs of Praise event is to be held by the Great Aycliffe Team Ministry, on Aycliffe Village green, on July 7.

NEW CHAIRMAN: Councillor Alan Courtney has been appointed chairman of Great Aycliffe Town Council's recreation committee.