THE next open mic night for authors, supported by Darlington for Culture, will be at Voodoo Cafe, in Skinnergate, Darlington, on Thursday (March 28).

The event offers a forum writers to read their material to an audience.

The sessions starts at 7pm and entry is £3 on the door. For more information, visit darlingtonforculture.org

ALPHA COURSE: Harrowgate Hill Christian Fellowship, in Crosby Street, Darlington, is launching an Alpha course to explore Christian beliefs. The course begins on Monday, April 8 at 7pm. All are welcome and the event is free. For more information call 01325-242695.