A NUMBER of events are planned in Teesdale to celebrate National Carers Week.

The first event organised by Durham Dales Action for Carers is a walk around Raby Castle, in Staindrop, on Monday, June 13.

There will be a short walk for the less active as well as a longer walk.

Registration at the castle is at 10.30am and the walk starts at 11am.

On Wednesday, June 15, there will be a garden party at the Carers Centre, in Victoria Road, Barnard Castle.

There will be information stalls and tastings by Home Farm Foods.

On Thursday, June 23, a quiz is being organised at the Manor House Hotel, West Auckland, from 7pm to 10pm.

Entry is £2.50 per person.

For more information call (01833) 630202.