HISTORY DISPLAY: An exhibition of photographs, maps, and books relating to Howden-le-Wear and Fir Tree, dating from the late 19th century, will form part of an exhibition organised by the Howden-le-Wear Local History Society on Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, in Howden Community Centre.

Also on display will be a Victorian project by children at Howden-le-Wear Junior School.

CRICKET CLUB: Crook Town Cricket Club is holding a family disco on Saturday, from 7pm to 11pm.

The club's annual meeting will be on Wednesday, December 10, at 7.30pm in the social club.

It is hoped to start an under-13s team. Contact Adrian Dunn, on (01388) 763284, or Richard Manuel on 763085, for details.

SPONSORED TODDLE: Diane Mullinger, section leader of Hartside Community Centre's mother and toddler group, in Crook, helped 16 children aged up to three to raise £200 for BBC television's Children In Need appeal with a sponsored toddle around the Hartside school playground.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: St Catherine's Church, Crook, will be holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, from 9.30am to noon, in the community centre, Market Place, Crook.

FESTIVE LIGHTS: Father Christmas will attend the switching on of Crook's Christmas lights on Friday.