GROUPS catering for writers, musicians and actors are looking for people to join them.

A number of arts groups are based at Bishop Auckland Town Hall and they are all keen to take on new members.

Wear Valley Writers run literature-based activities and also Writers on the Web evenings. The next meeting is on Wednesday, at 7pm.

The Laurel Drama group caters for children between eight and 13-years-old interested in drama, dance, singing or music, or behind-the-scenes skills. It meets on Fridays, between 5pm and 6.30pm.

Wear Valley Choir and Band welcomes people of all ages and abilities and meets most Fridays in the Hutchinson Gallery, from 6.30pm.