Fun swim sessions with toys and music for children aged between up to five years old are running at Belle Vue Swim Centre, Consett, on Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays from 12pm-1pm. Admission for one parent and one child costs £3.

GET FIT:

An over-50s class is taking place at Lanchester Community Centre’s fitness suite. The hour-long sessions run every Thursday from 8.45am. No need to book.

DANCE CLASS:

The popular retro dance aerobics class is returning to Belle Vue Leisure Centre in Consett with coach Jane Robson at 7pm each Sunday. Admission is £3.90. For more information call 01207-218151.

PLAY GROUP:

A pre-school playgroup takes place at the Lanchester Community Centre every morning from 9.15am-11.15am during term time.

A tiny tots session for up to two year olds runs on Wednesdays and Fridays between 9.15am and 10.45am.

IN SHAPE:

A series of Body Perfect pilates classes are taking place every Sunday at 5pm in Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Consett. Admission is £3.90. For information call 01207-218151.

BREATHE EASY:

A support group for those affected by lung disease has been set up at Lanchester Community Centre and meets on the second Thursday of each month between 2pm and 4pm.

For more information contact 01207-521275.

CHILD’S PLAY:

A term-time playgroup for children aged two to five runs at Chester-le-Street Community Centre every weekday morning from 9.45am-11.45am. Admission is £4. For more information call 0191-388-4752.