DRIVERS WARNED: Two sections of the A1231 are to be closed for roadworks this month.

The section from the A19 to the A15 will be closed on Sunday, October 12, with diversions along the A1290. The section from the A182 to the B1288, near Eighton Banks, will be closed on Sunday, October 26, with diversions on to the A182 and B1288.

ROMANIC DANCE: The Biddick Arts Centre has started Salsa nights, costing £5, on Fridays.

ITALIAN NIGHT: A Mamma Mia night will be held, on Friday, in the George Washington Hotel and Country Club. Tickets cost £12 per person. For more details, contact 0191-412 2630.

COMPUTER GOODIES: A computer fair will be held from 10am to 3pm on Saturday next week at the Northumbria Centre, on District 12.

FAIRY TALE: The Storytellers Theatre Group is presenting Hansel and Gretel at 2.30pm on Saturday next week at the Biddick Arts Centre. Tickets cost £2.50.

NEW BOSS: Sandra Dobigny, a French environmentalist, is now overseeing the Barmston Pond Local Nature Reserve. She has already established Wearsiders with a view to starting a volunteer conservation group.

THE NOBLE ART: The Washington Boxing club meets from 4.30pm to 6pm (juniors) and 6pm to 7pm (seniors) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Avenue, in Washington Village. For more information contact Terry Degnan on 0191-415 7019.

DONOR SESSION: The National Blood Service is holding a donor session from 3.30pm to 7pm, on Thursday, in Oxclose Church.

FOLK NIGHT: Edna Kennedy and Lindsay Martin are guesting at the Davy Lamp Folk Club, Biddick Arts Centre, from 7pm tonight.

NEW SPONSORS: Washington National Football Club's Youth Team is now sponsored by Arriva Vehicle Rental.

MINIBUS APPEAL: About £3,000 was raised towards the school's minibus appeal at the autumn fair of St Boste's RC Primary School. Donations to the fund can be made by contacting the school on 0191-219 3800.