MURDER MYSTERY Murder at Midwinter Manor, a murder-mystery night, will take place at Heighington Village Hall on Saturday January 18 from 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 and include a three-course meal. Anyone wishing to drink can bring along their own alcohol. Call 01325-312134 for more details.

BURNS SUPPER High Coniscliffe Church Hall will host a black tie Burns Supper on Saturday, January 25 from 7pm. Entry is £15 and proceeds will go towards St Edwins Church. The menu features haggis, neeps and tatties.

COFFEE MORNING A coffee morning in aid of the Brownies will take place at All Saints Church in Darlington on Saturday January 18 from 10am until 12pm. Entry is free and tables can be booked for £10. For more details, call 07719734973.

SMITHS TRIBUTE The Smyths will pay tribute to The Smiths at The Forum in Darlington on Friday, January 24. Entry is £10 and the doors open at 8pm. For tickets call 01325-363135 or visit theforumonline.co.uk.