WILDFOWL COSTS: Admission charges at the Washington Wildfowl and Wetlands Park are £5.20 for adults, £4.20 for the over 60s, and £3.20 for children aged four to 16, with the under fours admitted free. There are family tickets (two adults with two children) at £13.50 and the park operates a membership scheme for regular visitors.

DADS AND KIDS: A dads and kids' session has been arranged by Sure Start Washington, and will be held between 10am and noon, on Saturdays, in the Albany Family Centre. More details are available from Stephen on 0191-219 3995.

HEALTH AWARD: Washington Grange Residential Care Home has received the highest placing in the Healthy Homes Awards of Sunderland City Council.

BRIDGE COURSE: A free one-year course on health education is being run by the Bridge Women's Education and Support project. Free creche places are available and further information can be obtained from Lynne Teasdale on 0191-417 2425 or 0191-417 0218.

GET FIT: The Washington Millennium Centre, at Concord, holds a community health and fitness project, Shape Up. More details can be obtained from Jayne Anderson on 0191-219 3881.

CRIME AWARD: Inspector Ray Morton, of Washington Area Police Command, received a national crime prevention award on behalf of a number of agencies for work done on the Racecourse Estate.

TOOLS FOR LIVING: The Pit Stop is offering a course on development tools for living to women aged between 16 and 18. There is a training allowance of £10 which does not affect state benefits. Enrolment is at the Bridge Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday. Lisa, Kath or Paula can supply more details on 0191-416 0752.