British Museum lecturer Denise Heywood will give an illustrated presentation about Laos culture on Monday (March 10) as part of the Darlington Lecture Association series.

The presentation; Laos, the last Paradise, takes place at Carmel College at 7.30pm.

REFUGE ADVICE: Representatives from Family Help are hosting an awareness day at Sainsbury’s on Victoria Road this Friday (March 7).

Members will be instore from 11am to talk to shoppers about the service offered by Darlington women’s refuge.

Darlington MP Jenny Chapman is expected to visit to show her support for the service.