HEARING HELP: Age UK Darlington has teamed up with Action for Hearing to develop a club for people with hearing impairments or who use hearing aids. The first informal meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 6, between 1pm and 3pm at the Age UK building in Beaumont Street and will continue on the first Tuesday of each month. The club will offer help and advice about hearing loss and how to maintain hearing aids.

TRAVEL TALK: Travel advisors from Darlington Borough Council’s Team Local Motion have started to visit homes in the Lingfield ward as part of a project to offer residents a range of free information and advice about sustainable travel. Travel rangers will wear a branded uniform and will carry identification. For more information visit dothelocalmotion.co.uk

HEALTH GROUP: Health issues affecting the over 50s will be discussed at the next meeting of the Gold Health Group at Havelock Street Community Centre, in Katherine Street, Darlington, on Monday, August 5, between 10.15am and noon. For more information contact gold@darlington.gov.uk

YOUNG WRITERS: Little Scribblers, a creative writing group for children aged between seven and 11, will take place at Darlington’s Crown Street Library on Monday, August 5, between 2pm and 3pm. The theme for the meeting will be My Favourite Holiday.

CHARITY GAMES: An annual pool, darts and dominos event to raise funds for St Teresa’s Hospice, organised by Angela Carbert, will take place at the Darlington Institute, in Northgate, on Saturday, August 17, from noon. Players pay to take part in different tournaments, with the proceeds to the hospice.

ADOPTION INFO: An information evening for people who may be considering adopting a child will take place at Darlington Town Hall on Monday, August 5, between 6pm and 8pm. Call 01325-388921 for details.

DIY HELP: A free course to help people with different aspects of DIY around the home will be held at McNay Street Children’s Centre, in Darlington, on Tuesday, August 6, between 9.30am and 11.30am. To book a place call 01325-248021.