Durham County Council is being asked to grant planning pwermission for the construction of a detached double garage and the conversion of an existing garage to a habitable room at a house in Arcadia Avenue, Chester-le-Street.

RAMP PLAN: Durham County Council is being asked to grant planning permission for a disabled access ramp to be installed at the front of a house in Briarwood, Pelton Fell.

ROCK SOUNDS: Rock band Tubesnake willplay the Market Tavern, South Burns, Chester-le-Street, on Friday (June 7 ) at 9pm. Admission is free.

CENTRE PLAYGROUP: A playgroup for pre-school children meets at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank, on term-time weekdays between 9.45 and 11.45am. For details call 0191-388-4752.

BOWLS CLUB: A bowls club meets at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank, on Fridays and Tuesdays between 1.30 and 4pm. New players are welcome.