A CHARITY race held in Darlington's South Park in July raised more then £40,000 for Cancer Research UK.

But organisers of the Race for Life event said almost 70 per cent of participants had not sent in sponsorship money.

Organiser Janet Cooper said: "The amount from the Darlington race, £40,102, is brilliant, but this is still only 33 per cent of participants."

Sponsorship can be paid at www.raceforlife.org, by calling 08705 134 314, or by sending a cheque to Race for Life, PO Box 50, Crawley, RH10 9WA.

QUIZ FAN: Tributes have been paid to quiz fanatic Leslie Skidmore, of Jedburgh Drive, Darlington, who died on Sunday, aged 83. He was a runner-up in the Brain of Britain contest and was renowned in the town for his love of quizzes. A funeral service followed by cremation will be held at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, at 11.45am.

STABLE BLAZE: Firefighters were called to tackle a hay blaze in a stable in Whessoe Road, Darlington, at 7.30pm yesterday. Two hose reels were used to fight the fire, which involved two tons of hay in the wooden stable at a cottage.

DRIVERS WANTED: Sure Start Darlington is looking for volunteer minibus drivers to take parents and young children on excursions. The charity, which aims to enhance the social and emotional development of youngsters, works in the Branksome, Skerne Park and North Road areas. For details telephone (01325) 254663.

COFFEE MORNING: The Darlington Careers Support Project is hosting a coffee morning at Pease House, next to the Tourist Information Centre in the Market Square, on Saturday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. For details call (01325) 489999.

JUMBLE DATE: A jumble sale will be held at Roxby Court, Roxby Moor Avenue, Darlington, on Saturday, at noon.

SCHOOL REUNION: A reunion for former pupils of Durham Road Secondary Modern School, Spennymoor, who turned 60 in 2002 or last year, will be held on Saturday. Spennymoor Town Hall will host the reunion disco, which has a school colours dress code, from 7.30pm. For tickets call (01388) 814871, 817849 or 605676.

YOUTH CHOIR: The Sedgefield Lyrics Youth Choir will be giving an informal concert on Sunday at Ceddesfeld Hall from 8pm. Tickets are available at the door.

WOOD TALK: Alan Suddes, a wood carver, will give a demonstration in Westholme Gardens, Winston, near Barnard Castle, when they are open to the public on Sunday, from 2pm to 6pm. Teas will be served to raise money for Winston millennium green.