CADET Staff Sergeant James Lowes, of the Blaydon Detachment of Durham Army Cadet Force, has been appointed the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for Tyne and Wear. Lord Lieutenant Sir Nigel Sherlock wished him an enjoyable year supporting him in his duties.

ORCHID SOCIETY: The North East Orchid Society meets on the last Tuesday of the month at Bowburn Community Centre, Bowburn, County Durham, at 7pm. Its next orchid show and craft fair will be at the same venue on Sunday, April 7, from 11am to 4.30pm. There will be displays, stalls and refreshments. Entry is £2 for adults and free for children. For more information, call 0191-487-9515 or visit ne-orchids.org.uk

SPONSORED WALK: Children’s charity Heel and Toe will stage a sponsored one-mile walk around Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on Easter Monday. All ages are welcome. Walkers should meet at the town’s Riverside Park. The walk will be held by a drumming group. There will also be face painting, a fire engine and police car present. The event will run from 11am to 2pm. For more information, call 0191-386-8606.