WOODHAM Golf and Country Club at Newton Aycliffe in County Durham is offering free coaching for children during the summer holdings. Children aged 14 and over can attend sessions from 2pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday, August 20, Thursday August 22 and Friday August 23. Sessions for children aged 14 and under will be held from noon to 1.30pm on Friday, August 30. The coaching is funded by the Golf Foundation and all equipment will be provided. To book a place call 01325-315257.

SPIRITUAL SERVICE: Aycliffe Spiritualist Church will hold a service at Agnew Community Centre at Morrison Close in Woodham, Newton Aycliffe, from 7pm on Monday, August 19. The service will be led by Andrea Dunn and tea and coffee will be served.

WINDOW SMASHED: Police are appealing for information after a window of a house on Sedgefield Terrace in Fishburn was smashed on July 29. The victim was 80-years-old and officers believe it could have been a case of mistaken identity. Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.