The Air Cadets are holding an open evening on Friday (April 11) when youngsters aged 13 to 17 can find out about the activities on offer, including flying, gliding, shooting and adventure training, at the RFCA Centre in Picktree Lane, Chester-le-Street, from 6.40pm to 9.30pm.

History group: A history group meets at the Brockwell Centre, Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street, on Tuesday afternoons between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. For further details about the group call the centre on 0191-389 3399.

Bowls club: An indoor carpet bowls clubs meets on Tuesdays at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank, between 1.30pm and 4pm. Beginners are welcome. Call 0191-388 4752 for details.