Chester-le-Street Churches Together will stage their annual Good Friday walk of witness and service tomorrow (Friday, March 29) in the town centre. The service will be held at 11.30am in the Civic Heart after the traditional walk from Ropery Lane/ There will be rolling road closures during the event..

SPRING DATE: Chester-le-Street Civic Choir will hold a spring concert on Saturday April 13 at 7.15pm in the town’s Parish Centre. Tickets cost £5, including refreshments, and are available by calling 0191-389-1478.

ROCK NIGHT: The band Contraband play the Barley Mow pub, Durham Road, Birtley, on Saturday (March 30). The gig is free and it starts at 9pm.