RAILWAY DISPLAY: Snaps of the last days of the Weardale Railway and reminiscences from people who travelled on the last train, on June 27, 1953, are included in an exhibition by the Weardale Railway Trust shown in Crook library.

Also available are copies of the trust's quarterly magazine. To follow progress on the Weardale Railway Project visit the website at www.weardale-railway.org.uk or write to Stanhope Station, Bondisle Way, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2YS, or call (01388) 526262.

PLAY GROUP: The Watergate, Helmington Row and Wheatbottom Parent/Toddler Group meet today, from 1pm to 3pm and every fortnight at Grassmere Grove Community Centre.

FAIR DATE: St Catherine's Church, Crook, is holding a summer fair on Saturday.

CAR BOOT SALE: A car boot sale in aid of the children's hospice is being held at Crook Co-op on Sunday, from 9am to 4pm.

CHORAL CONCERTS: The Crook and Weardale Choral Singers are performing concerts at Wolsingham Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 24, at 7.30pm, and St Thomas Church, Stanley, on Tuesday, July 1, at 7.30pm.

COUNCIL CALL: A councillor at Frosterley is still needed for Stanhope Parish Council. Following a previous appeal, candidates have already come forward for Lanehead and Cowshill and St John's Chapel. For details contact parish clerk Valerie Harrison on (01388) 537324.

FETE DATE: A garden fete is being held at St Thomas' Church Hall, Stanhope, and its grounds on Saturday, from 2pm.

ART SHOW: Wearhead Primary School's annual art exhibition is being held at Ireshopeburn Literary Institute for five days, starting on Sunday, July 13, from noon to 5pm.

CHURCH AID: A coffee morning in aid of St Andrew's Church, Westgate, is being held in the Village Hall on Saturday, at 10.30am