ALMOST £2,000 was raised at a charity night in aid of Darlington Memorial Hospital's digital retinal camera appeal. The Save Our Sight appeal committee organised the event at Darlington Arts Centre.

PARTNERSHIP MEETS: Bishop Auckland Community Partnership meets on Thursday, June 13, at 10.30am, in the Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.

FUNDRAISER: A golden jubilee fundraising event in aid of the Down Syndrome Association and Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary is being held at Billy Row on Monday, June 3. It will include a tug of war contest, fancy dress, pet competitions and a table top stall. To book a table, for £5, call Margaret Willis on (01388) 766010.

TYRES SLASHED: The tyres were slashed on a Vauxhall Frontera, Peugeot 205 and a Vauxhall Cavalier in Sadler Street, Ferryhill, early on Thursday.

JEWELLERY STOLEN: About £200 worth of jewellery and other items were stolen from a house in Kenny Walk, Newton Aycliffe, early on Thursday.

CAR DAMAGED: Three tyres on a Nissan Almera were slashed in Guthrum Place, Newton Aycliffe, early yesterday.

POLICE SURGERY: Beat officers for Willington will hold their first Saturday morning surgery session today, from 9am to 10.30am, in the former Barclay's Bank, High Street.

BLOOD DONORS: A session for blood donors is being held at King James 1 College, Bishop Auckland, from 3pm to 7pm, on Thursday, May 30, and at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, between 3pm to 6.45pm, on May 31.

BOOT SALE: Wolsingham Youth Club is hosting a car boot and table-top sale on Saturday, June 1, at 10am. To book a space contact Jane on (01388) 526382.

FAIR TRADE: A fair trade event will be held at Witham Hall, Barnard Castle, on Wednesday, June 5, from 10am to noon. To offer help call Susan Barnes on (01833) 630669.

JUBILEE PARTY: Walworth Castle Hotel, near Darlington, is holding a street party to celebrate the Queen's golden jubilee on Sunday, June 2, with proceeds going to the Butterwick Children's Hospice, Stockton. A car boot sale is also being held at the hotel on Sunday, June 9, from 10am to 3pm, also in aid of the hospice. To book, call (01325) 485470.

HOME SCHEME: A planning application for an extension to 20 Academy Gardens, Gainford, has been received by Teesdale District Council.

EXTENSION PROPOSAL: Teesdale District Council has received a planning application for an extension to 12 and 13 Spring Gardens, West Auckland.

DIABETES SCREENING: Darlington Lions Club is sponsoring free testing for diabetes by St John Ambulance at Morrisons, in North Road, Darlington, next Saturday, from 10am to 3pm.