PRATCHETT DATES: A stage version of author Terry Pratchett's Truckers, will come to Darlington Civic Theatre from Tuesday to Saturday, May 14 to 18. For ticket details and show times, telephone (01325) 486555.

CONSERVATORY PLANS: A planning application has been received by Darlington Borough Council for a conservatory at 41 Wederly Close, Darlington.

PROPOSED GARAGE: Darlington Borough Council has received an application for planning permission to build a garage at the side of 24 Cragwellside in the town.

JUBILEE DINNER: Darlington Conservative Association's Mowden branch holds its jubilee dinner to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee at Blackwell Golf Club, Briar Close, Darlington, on Friday, May 10, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15, from the Conservative office, 29a Larchfield Street, or telephone (01325) 462283.

COACH TOUR: Help the Aged is running a coach tour to Deep Sea World, in Hull, next Tuesday. There will be pick up points at Byerley Park, Hawkshead, Bluebell, St Mary's, St Clare's and Gilpin, all Newton Aycliffe, Aycliffe Village, Heighington and Cockerton, Darlington. To book call (01325) 313924.