New afternoon tea and prize bingo sessions are being held at Age UK County Durham’s Resource Centre in Betjeman Close East Stanley on Wednesdays at 1.30pm. The £1.50 entrance charge includes tea, coffee and cakes with bingo tickets priced individually. Ring 01207-280-119 for more information.

POLICE MEETING: A public meeting for people in Dipton to discuss crime concerns with police officers is being held at Delight Court in Dipton on February 13 from 6.30pm-7.30pm.

The meeting will be attended by a representative from the neighbourhood policing team and will be specific to the area. Individual priorities will be discussed. All members of the community are welcome.

PLAY BRIDGE: Lanchester Bridge Club meets at Lanchester Community Centre every Tuesday evening from 6.45pm-9.30pm to play Chicago bridge with a cup of tea coffee and a biscuit. There are prizes for the best scores of the night.

LET’S DANCE: Lanchester Scottish Country Dance Group meets in the small hall at Lanchester Community Centre on Fridays from 8pm-10 pm. All are welcome, whether experienced dancer or beginner. Participants do not need a partner, and the first two nights are free.

BALLROOM DANCING: Simply Ballroom classes are being held at the Lamplight Arts Centre in Stanley on Tuesday from 7pm. Taking part costs £5. For more information call 01207-218899.

KIDS SHOW: Milkshake Live featuring children’s favourite from Channel 5 is coming to the Consett Empire Theatre in Consett on Saturday March 16 from 1pm-3.30pm.

The all-singing, all-dancing stage show visits includes Little Princess, Scruff, Noddy, Tessie Bear, Roary, Fifi and Bumble and lots more.

Tickets costs £12 and can be booked by calling 01207-218171.

SWIM FITNESS: Aqua aerobics classes are held at Belle Vue Swim Centre in Consett on Thursday’s from 7pm and Friday’s and Tuesdays from 10am.

Sessions cost £3.70. For more information call 01207-218161.

IN SHAPE: Yoga sessions are held at The Louisa Centre in Stanley on Sunday’s from 6pm-7pm. Classes cost £5.30. For more information call 01207-218877.