Villagers in Heighington held an open day at the weekend to show off their renovated community hall. The village millennium project was to make the hall more accessible for people with disabilities.

The community raised money for the work through fundraising events and grants.

The open day coincided with a plea from Heighington Parish Council for support for plans to provide a sports field. The council has bought land for £24,000 and is applying to the Football Association for £100,000 to turn it into a sporting facility.

FOREST RUN: A 10km run and fun run will be held in Hamsterley Forest on Sunday, June 2, to raise money for the Butterwick Hospice. Application forms are available on (01388) 603003.

COFFEE DATE: Darlington's Gaelic Society is holding a coffee afternoon on Saturday at Walkington House, Vane Terrace, from 2pm until 4pm. Admission is £1, with profits going to St Teresa's Hospice.

PARTNERSHIP MEETS: The Crook Community Partnership meets on Thursday, at 7pm, in St Catherine's Community Centre.

CHESS PLAYERS: A volunteer is being sought to play chess with a housebound man in Newton Aycliffe. Contact Angela McPherson on (01609) 771953.

SWIM CLASSES: Swimming classes for heart disease patients are being held at the Dolphin Centre, Darlington. The sessions, for GP referrals, are held every Tuesday from 8pm to 9pm and are organised by the Darlington Coronary Support Group. For details call (01325) 388406.

TRAINING GOAL: Young goalkeepers are being invited to improve their skills at coaching sessions in the Eastbourne Sports Complex, Darlington, every Monday. The sessions are for children aged eight to 16 and run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Call (01325) 243177 for details.

NURSERY BID: Planning permission is being sought from Wear Valley District Council to turn 31 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, into a children's day nursery.

MUSIC DATE: Bishop Auckland Choral Society and the Cobweb Orchestra present the Opera Chorus on Saturday, at 7.15pm, in Bishop Auckland Town Hall. Tickets costing £6 for adults and £2 for children are available from Allee Longstaff on 0191-378 0707, or Sophie Hassall on (01388) 834359.

NEW TWIST: A performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with a difference will be given by Shildon Primary School's drama club on Friday. The production gives the fairy tale a modern twist and includes a gymnastics display. The show starts at 2pm at the school.

DRUGS AWARENESS: A drugs awareness evening is to be held at Parkside Comprehensive School, Willington, for parents and carers tomorrow, from 7pm to 9pm, organised by Bishop Auckland police.