FESTIVE FAIR: Haughton Green Methodist Chapel will hold its annual autumn and Christmas fair on Saturday, November 10 from 10am to noon. Stalls will include cakes, garden furniture and produce, toiletries, jewellery, toys and books and many more. Entry is free and all proceeds will go to the chapel fund.

BREW TIME: A coffee morning will be held at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, in Carmel Road South, Darlington, on Saturday, November 10 from 10am to noon. All proceeds will go towards the Middlesbrough branch of Action for Children.

POOL CLOSED: The Dolphin Centre pool, in Darlington, will be closed between 9am and 3pm on Thursday, November 8 due to a swimming gala.