DURHAM Unite Community branch will hold a short ceremony of remembrance to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at Durham Unite Community Support Centre, Miners’ Hall, Red Hills, Durham, on Wednesday, January 29. For more information, call 0191-372-7137.

EARTH COURSE: Wilf Richards from Abundant Earth will run a 12-day permaculture course on sustainable livelihoods and ecologic design at Alington House community centre, 4 North Bailey, Durham, on Fridays from 9.30am to 4.30pm starting on February 28. Fees are variable. For more information, call Mr Richards on 07906-439-084 or visit abundantearth.coop 

FIFTY YEARS: Brandon Carrside Youth Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Coffee drop-in sessions for old people have been held at Sycamore Park and Silver Court, both in Brandon, at which winter food parcels were distributed. Further events are planned over coming months.