FLOWER CLUB: Shildon and District Flower Club are to hear area demonstrator Denise Marmont, from Bowes, give a talk called Flower Delights. The talk is at Shildon Civic Centre at 7.30pm on Monday, February 3. Entry is free to group members and £5 to visitors.

WHIST DRIVE: Kirk Merrington Women’s Institute is to hold a whist and domino drive to raise funds for the club. It is at Kirk Merrington Village Hall on Saturday, February 1 at 2pm. Entry is £2 including refreshments.