Carers willing to offer short breaks to families with disabled children are being sought in Redcar & Cleveland. North-East based agency core Assets Children’s Services is also appealing for families in receipt of disability allowance to get in touch to find out about the respite care they could take advantage of. For details call 0800-6226114 or visit www.coreassets.com.

CRAFT FAIR: St Aidan’s Church in Billingham will be holding a craft and collectors fair at the church hall on Tintern Avenue on the third Sunday of every month from April 28. The fair will open from noon with entry free to buyers. There will be a £10 charge for sellers and refreshments will be available. To book a table contact Linda on 01542-649726.

RELATIVE APPEAL: The Coroner is seeking relatives of 80-year-old Margaret Weatherly who died at her home in Percy Street, Middlesbrough, on Saturday , March 16. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. Relatives can contact The Coroner’s Office on 01642-303467.

BLIND HELP: The Teesside and District Society for the Blind needs escorts and car drivers to help people to and from their social centre on Stockton Road. Volunteers who can spare a few hours each week can contact the organisation on 01642-247518.

OPEN EVENING: Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough is holding an open evening on Wednesday. The event, which runs from 5.30pm to 7.30pm will feature students who will be on hand to speak about their experiences and staff will be advising on the choice of courses. For details call 01287-280800 or visit www.pursglove.ac.uk.

HISTORY TALK: Whether Henry III was a hero or villain will be the topic up for discussion when Cleveland Retired Men’s Association meets on Wednesday at Ayton Drive Community Hall in Redcar. Coffee will be served from 9.30am and the talk by Norman Welch will begin at 10.30am. For details call 01642-472793.