A COFFEE morning will be held at Northgate United Reformed Church, Chestnut Street, Darlington, on Saturday (January 18) to celebrate the birthday of church secretary, Maranny Jones.

Refreshments will be available from the church hall from 10am to noon. All are welcome.

SEW NIGHT: The Scrap Studio, at Borough Road Nursery School, Darlington, is hosting a sewing night from 7pm to 9pm tomorrow (Thursday, January 15) where stitchers can work on their own projects or try something new. Sessions are £4 and community artist Rosi Thornton will be on hand to offer advice.

POLICE MEET: A Police and Communities Together (Pact) meeting for the central ward will be held on Monday, January 20 from 6.30pm at the YMCA in Middleton Street, Darlington.