ART CLUB: Cockerton Art Group holds its latest exhibition on Saturday (October 27), in Cockerton Methodist Church Hall, from 10am to 3pm. Admission is 25p for adults, with accompanied children free. All proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance Service and Cockerton Methodist Church.

VOLUNTEER PLEA: St Teresa’s Hospice shop, in Skinnergate, Darlington, is appealing for more volunteers. Anyone interested is asked to call the volunteer co-ordinator, on 01325-254321, or call into the shop for more information.

ART WORKSHOPS: Art and craft workshops will be held above Footprints book shop, in Skinnergate, Darlington, on October 30 and November 1 (CORR), from 10am to 4pm, on both days. The sessions cost £10 per day, with all materials supplied. Places are limited. To register, call 07786-564-461.

CHARITY NIGHT: A fundraiser for the charity Children with Cancer UK will be held at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, in Priestgate, on Saturday, November 24, from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £45 and include a three-course meal and entertainment. There will also be a charity auction and raffle. For tickets, email childrenwithcancercharityball@hotmail.com