TRADITIONAL LUCK: A Corn Dolly weekend is being held at Beamish Museum on September 20 and 21. The museum, hosting the 21st European Open Air Museum Conference, was recently visited by museum experts from many European countries.

Business news: The Durham Business Club is holding reviews and assessments from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday in their Front Street office. For details, call 0191-3884488.

MP Surgery: Kevan Jones MP will hold an on-street surgery in Waldridge on Saturday, September 20 from 10am until noon. To book an appointment call 0191-371 8834.

Nature's larder: Gary Whitton and Dave Liddle are staging a fungi twitch and family barbecue (bring your own food) at 1.30pm on Sunday, September 21, from the Eden Place Picnic Area. To book call 0191-383 4144.

New courses: The Chester-le-Street community centre is holding a ten-week counsel-ling skills, relaxation and stress management course from Friday, September 19. The fee is £30. The centre is also hosting a four-week storytelling afternoon at £10 next Wednesday, followed by a ten-week dance MTV-style course on Thursday, September 18. For details call 0191-388 4752.

Modern snaps: David Robinson will tell the Camera Club about Totally Digital Photography at 7.30pm on Monday, September 29 in the library.