MONTHLY village markets are being held at Croft Village Hall, starting on Saturday (March 30). There will be a community cafe and charity stalls, as well as a range of other stalls selling local produce. Events run from 10am to 3pm. For more information, visit croftcommunitygroup.co.uk or email thevillagemarketcroft-on-tees@hotmail.co.uk

SUPPORT GROUP: Acorn Ostomy, a support group for people living with a stoma following a bowel or bladder condition, will be held in Barton Institute, from 6pm to 8pm, on Wednesday, May 15 and the third Wednesday of each month thereafter. The group is open to sufferers from Darlington, Richmond, Northallerton and the surrounding areas. For more information, call organiser Michelle Hurrell, on 07580-693-155, or email acornostomy@ymail.com