Three shed burglaries occurred in Darlington between Wednesday and yesterday.

A silver Orange E8 mountain bike was stolen from Staindrop Crescent, a Carrora Banshee mountain bike from Auckland Oval and a set of ten golf clubs in a silver and black Mizuno bag from The Meadows, in Middleton St George. Anyone with information is asked to call Darlington police on (01325) 467681.

YOUTH AWARDS: More than 200 youngsters were presented with certificates in a ceremony at the Dolphin Centre last night. All were school leavers who took part in the U project, organised by Darlington and District Youth and Community Association, to increase their chances of getting a job.

FAMILY HISTORY: Sedgefield Family History Group holds its next meeting in Ceddesfeld Hall, Rectory Row, on Monday, at 7.45pm when a talk, My Victorian Family, will be given by Beatrice Wilson. On Monday, October 20, the subject of clandestine marriages will be discussed by Norman Welch.

CRICKET DATE: Hunwick Cricket Club, near Crook, will host the RS Pratt competition final, between Evenwood and Lands, on Sunday, from 2pm.

GIVE BLOOD: A session for blood donors is being held at King James 1 College, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, from 3pm to 7pm, on Thursday.

CHARITY DAY: Willington Luncheon Club will hold a fundraising afternoon at Rosedale Community Centre, on Tuesday, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Attractions include a cake stall, tombola and bingo.

DANCE DATE: A ballroom sequence dance will take place at Spennymoor Town Hall next Friday, at 8pm. For details, call (01388) 817914.

FLOWER CLUB: Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club will hold a demonstration called My Dreams Through Flowers on Tuesday, at 7.30pm in the Sedgefield Parish Hall, by Carol Grieves of Brompton.

DOG WALK: Dog lovers are asked to join a sponsored dog walk on Saturday, September 28, at 2pm. The event will take place on the Bishop Auckland to Brandon walkway. People are asked to assemble on Willington Green, in the High Street, at 1.30pm. Sponsor forms are available from Groomwell Dog Parlour, Willington or by calling (01388) 746763 or 774496.

HEALING NIGHT: Northumbrian Centre of Prayer for Christian Healing visits West Auckland Methodist Church for a healing service on Friday, October 3, at 7.30pm.

CHURCH FESTIVAL: St Michael's Church, Heighington, is holding a patronal festival and gift day on Sunday, September 28.