FAMILY TREE: A five-week course in researching your family history will start in Chester-le-Street Community Centre, in Newcastle Bank, from 7pm on Monday. It costs £17.50. To take part, call 0191-388 4752.

HIGH KICKS: A kickboxing course has started at Chester-le-Street Sports Centre. It is held from 11am to 12.30pm on Saturdays. To take part, call (01207) 502700.

HEALTH DISCO: A weekly youth disco which offers confidential advice on sexual health has been launched by Chester-le-Street Primary Care Trust.

GARDEN BEAUTY: Sacriston and District Everyman's club will hear a talk about gardens in the North at 7.30pm on Tuesday, in St John's Court.

DOMINO AID: A domino drive in aid of charity will be held from 7pm tonight, in the Parish Centre. Tickets, including supper, are £2.

DANCE DISPLAYS: The Susan Riddle School of Dance perform at 7pm next Saturday, in the Park View Community Centre.

DONOR DAY: A blood donor session will be held between 2.30pm and 7pm on Thursday, in Birtley Masonic Hall.

QUIZ STARTS: A quiz is being launched at the Vigo Inn. It will take place at 8.30pm on Wednesdays.

SING ALONG: The William IV will hold a karaoke night from 7.30pm tonight.