Bookings are being taken for a visit to Hartlepool Quay on Monday, September 8, organised by the Friends of Senior Citizens charity.

The coach leaves at 9.30am, returning at 6pm, with pick-ups at Newton Aycliffe, Shildon, Chilton and Ferryhill. The trip costs £6 for adults and £5 for children. To book a place, contact (01325) 313924.

FARM WALK: A four-mile walk around High Corn Park Farm, in Baldersdale, takes place tomorrow. Walkers are asked to meet at The Hagg car park, opposite the Fox and Hounds, in Cotherstone, at 1pm. There is a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for children. For more details, contact 0191-383 4144.

NEW DOCTOR: Sedgefield Primary Care Trust is to welcome its first Italian doctor, Riccardo Benci, from Rome, who starts work on Monday.

CRIME FIGURES: New figures show that 32 crimes were committed in the Sedgefield and Trimdon area in June. The biggest problem was youths causing trouble, with 12 complaints reported.

COACH TRIP: A coach trip to Eden camp, Malton, North Yorkshire, leaves St Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, at 9am on Saturday, September 6. Tickets are £15.25 for adults, £14.25 senior citizens and £11.25 for children. To book a place, contact Brenda Bennett on (01325) 312030.

FUN DAY: Cockfield Community Association is holding a fun day on Saturday, August 23, from 10am to 3pm.

COUNTRY FAIR: Whitworth Hall Country Park, Spennymoor, is hosting a country fair on Sunday, September 14, in aid of the British Red Cross. For details, telephone (01388) 604074.

SURGERY EXTENSION: A doctors' surgery, in Denmark Street, Darlington, has applied to the borough council for permission to build a single-storey extension with office accommodation.

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: A church service, combined with fun activities for children, will take place at All Saints Church, in Ravensdale Road, Darlington, on Friday, August 22, at 10.30am.

ORANGE PLAN: Mobile phone company Orange has applied to Darlington Borough Council to install a 11.5m telecommunications post and related equipment on land behind Coniscliffe Road in the town.

PATCHWORK GROUP: A new patchwork and quilting group has been established at Heighington Village hall. Beginners and more experienced craft enthusiasts are welcome to join. For more information, contact (01325) 300489.

GARDEN PARTY: A garden party at Sundial Cottage, in Haughton, Darlington, has raised £326.44 for the NSPCC. The party was hosted by the curate of St Cuthbert's Church, Peter Sinclair and his family, at the end of June.