AERIAL DANCE: People wanting to start a healthier lifestyle after the festive excess are being encouraged to try out something a little different with a one-off contemporary dance class. Upswing is an aerial dance workshop that is coming to Arc in Stockton on Tuesday, January 15 and Wednesday 16 between 5pm and 8pm. You have to be aged over 18 to take part and it costs £10 per session or £18 for both. For further information visit www.arconline.co.uk or call 01642-525199.

HEALTH MEETING: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is holding an event for members and people who are interested in becoming a member. If you want to hear about bowel screening and find out how we are involving families and carers in end of life care then people are welcome to come along to the event on Saturday, January 12 between 9.30am – 11.30am in the teaching centre, at the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton. The event is free but to book a place call 01642-624060 or email membsership.nth.nhs.uk

RUBY CELEBRATIONS: Guisborough Town Football Club is organising a series of events to mark the 40th anniversary of its formation in 1973. The first event is a sportsman’s dinner at the club’s King George V ground on Thursday, February 21. The guest speakers will be former Newcastle United defender John Beresford and comedian Lea Roberts. Tickets and further information are available from the clubhouse or from Donald Cowan on 01642-678330.