A SCHOOLBOY has been charged with possessing drugs with intent to supply. The 15-year-old was arrested after teachers at a secondary school in Sunderland became suspicious about his behaviour in the playground.

A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said he would appear before a youth court in Sunderland tomorrow.

Country walK: Ian and Joan Martin will lead an 11-mile walk today, starting at 10.30am at the Allensford west car park, off the A68 near Castleside. The walk costs £2 for adults and £1 for children.

Rock sounds: Black Rose, who are dedicated to the music of 1970s rockers Thin Lizzy, will play at the Lord Clyde, Western Approach, South Shields, on Friday at 8pm. Admission is free.

Story session: A storytime session for pre-school youngsters and their carers will be held today at Durham Clayport Library, Millennium Place, at 11am. Admission is free. For details, call Carol Attewell on 0191-386 4003.

Tribute night: The B'Eagles, a tribute band dedicated to The Eagles, will perform at The Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley, on Friday at 8pm. Tickets cost £8 and are available on (01207) 218899.

Business skills: A ten week course on starting a business will be held at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, starting on Friday, between 5pm and 7pm. It costs £30. Further details are available on 0191-388 4752.

Donor date: A blood donor session will be held on Friday at Wheatley Hill Community Centre, Stephen Terrace, between 3pm and 7pm.

AEROBICS CLASSES: Salsa aerobics classes are held in Chester-le-Street Community Centre, on Mondays, between 9.30am and 10.15am.

ART SHOW: An exhibition by artist Tracey Tofield opens at the Globe Gallery, Howard Street, North Shields, on Saturday, between 11am and 5pm. For more details, call 0191-259 2614.

FIRE MEETING: Tyne and Wear Fire and Civil Defence Authority meets at Fire Brigade Headquarters, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, on Monday at 10.30am.

BRASS SHOW: Consett Junior Brass performs with the Fodens Richardson Band and Richard Evans at the Empire Theatre, Consett, on Saturday, October 4, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from (01207) 218171.

LEISURE GUIDE: Derwentside Leisure has launched its new progamme. The booklet includes listings of shows and movies at the Lamplight Arts Centre in Stanley and the Empire Theatre, Consett.

COMMITTEE DATE: Chester-le-Street District Council's Safe and Healthy Communities Advisory and Review Panel will meet at Great Lumley Community Centre tomorrow at 6pm.

ACCORDION CLUB: Brian Griffen, from Lockerbie, Scotland, will perform at Derwentside Accordion Club, in Castleside Workingmens Club, near Consett, on Thursday, September 25, at 7.45pm. Admission is £1.50 or free for participating musicians. For further details, contact (01207) 506646