The Online Owls project in Chester-le-Street is holding a special session on energy comparison websites and how to use them to get the best deal. It will be at Pelton Community Centre, Front Street, Pelton, on Thursday (February 20) from 2pm to 4pm. To book a place call Online Owls on 0191-385 1436.

Charity event: A bring and buy sale will be held at the Boulmer Court sheltered accommodation complex in Newker Crescent, Chester-le-Street, on Tuesday, March 25, to raise money for the RSPCA. The event starts at 10am and admission is free.

Camera club: Chester-le-Street Camera Club meets on Monday evenings between September and June at the town’s library in Front Street. Meetings start at 7.30pm and details are available at www.chester-le-streetcameraclub.co.uk

Prayer group: A prayer group meets every Wednesday morning at the Brockwell Centre at Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street, between 10am and 11am. For details call 0191-389 3399 or e-mail hayley@peltonfell.org.uk