A fundraising evening in aid of Shildon's Sans Pareil Jazz Band will feature its own version of the Full Monty and a host of pop star impersonations.

The show takes place at the Old Shildon Club on Friday, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on (01388) 775728.

WAR TALK: Professor John Charlton will give a talk on the subject of war against Iraq, in Larchfield Sports Centre, Larchfield Street, Darlington, tomorrow, at 7.45pm.

FUN TIME: Parents with young children are invited to take part in a free fun session at the Jubilee Fields Centre, Shildon, tomorrow, between 9.15am and 11.15am.

WHIST DRIVE: A whist drive will be held at Scarth Hall, Staindrop, on Saturday, at 2pm, to raise funds for the Staindrop Christmas lights committee.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Darlington branch of Mencap is looking for people with learning disabilities to become volunteers and take part in community activities. Call (01325) 486449.

DRIVING HELP: Learner drivers who need to pass their driving theory test can take advantage of a free course. The Cable centre, Whitby Way, Branksome, Darlington, offers theory tuition every Thursday, from 1pm to 3pm. For details call (01325) 354084.

NEW VENUE: The venue for the next board meeting of Sedgefield Primary Care Trust tomorrow has been changed to the Pioneering Care Centre, Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe. The meeting starts at 2pm and the public can attend.

TOWN MEETING: Bishop Auckland Community Partnership will meet tomorrow at The Four Clocks Centre, at 10.30am.

LANDSCAPES VIEWS: An art exhibition based on the region's scenery opens at Bishop Auckland Discovery Centre tomorrow.

WHIST DRIVE: A whist drive in Stanhope Town Hall on Friday, at 7.30pm, will raise funds for Stanhope Silver Band.

WINDOW SMASHED: A drain cover was thrown through the window of a house in Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, early on Monday.

TRAILER STOLEN: A black and silver Van Hool tri-axle skeletal trailer was stolen from the lorry park in School Aycliffe Way, Newton Aycliffe, between 3pm on Sunday and 11am on Monday.

HOUSE BURGLED: A Virgin mobile phone and two crates of Carling lager were stolen from a house in Davy Street, Ferryhill on Monday.

FARMERS' MARKET: There will be a farmers' market in Bishop Auckland Market Place on Friday, from 10am to 3pm.