SPORTING DINNER: Alan Ball and Aaron Jones will be guests at the annual sportman's dinner, held by the Chester-le-Street branch of Sunderland AFC Supporters' Association, at 7.30pm, on Thursday, April 17, in the Stadium of Light. Tickets are £25.

MP SURGERY: A street surgery will be held by MP Kevan Jones, from 10am to noon on Saturday, April 19, in Cragside and Lingholme. Appointments can be made on 0191-371 8834.

CHARITY RIDE: Charity cyclist Stewart Hurst, of Pelton, is to set off to ride from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care on Friday, April 18.

OLD TIMES: The Nostalgic North will be J Morrell's theme to the Sacriston and District Everyman's Club at 7.30pm on Tuesday, in the lounge of St John's Court.

CHARITY CASH: A street collection and coffee morning organised by Chester-le-Street Methodist Church raised £330 for the National Children's Home charity.

MOTH CENSUS: Durham Wildlife Trust is meeting at 7.30pm on Saturday, at the main Waldridge Fell car park to carry out a moth-trapping and identification event.

TIP TALK: John Gall, of Beamish Museum, will talk to Chester-le-Street Heritage Group about rubbish tips, at 7pm next Wednesday, in the library.

FOOTBALL QUIZ: A fundraising quiz is being held by the Football Club of GW Horners at 7.30pm, on Tuesday. Entry is £2.50 per person.

MECCANO HISTORY: A History of Meccano exhibition, with working models, will be held this weekend at Beamish Museum.

COMEDY NIGHT: Comedian Ned Kelly will perform at The Falcon, in Hilda Park, on Thursday, April 17. Tickets are £3.

PLAY AREA: An indoor play area and creche has been established in Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre by SureStart.

MUSIC NIGHT: Chris Smith will perform at The Barley Mow Inn on Saturday, April 19, at 8pm.