VILLAGE FAIR: Billy Row, near Crook, is holding a fair on Monday, June 3. Entries for the tug-of-war specify teams of eight with an entry fee of £5, and should be made to The Green pub, Billy Row, by Sunday. All proceeds from the fair will go to ward four at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, and the Down's Syndrome Association.

NETWORK MEETING: The inaugural meeting of the Wear Valley Community Network took place at the Elite Hall, Crook, on May 16. The community network, supported financially by the Community Empowerment Fund, will consult with the local Strategic Partnership on the delivery of mainstream public services in the Wear Valley area. To find out more about the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme and how to become involved contact David Craggs on (01388) 762220.

PSYCHIC FAIR: A psychic fair will be held at the Elite Hall, Crook, next Tuesday, from 6pm to 11pm.

NEW POST: Margaret Hay, a volunteer coordinator with 2D in Crook, is leaving to take up a marketing development and management consultancy post with a quality assurance company in the North-East. Until a replacement is found, all inquiries should be made to Phil Davies, 2D's development manager, on (01388) 762220.

IT COURSE: Eight people with mobility problems are wanted to start a free information technology skills course, offered by the Wear Valley Disability Access Forum, in Crook, in partnership with Bishop Auckland College. For details contact Anne Cowie at the Access Forum on (01388) 763994.