ADVICE SESSION: Lone parents can obtain advice about work and training at Stanley Sure Start, between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Tuesdays. For more information, call Joanne Clark or Joanne Francis on (01207) 232048.

TALK TIME: Canny Crack takes place in Delves Lane Village Hall from 10am to noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

FRIENDS DANCE: A 50-50 dance will be held from 7.30pm to 11.30pm on Saturday, October 12, in Consett Civic Hall by the Friends of Consett Empire Theatre. Tickets cost £4.

SCHOOL CELEBRATION: Tanfield School's 90th birthday celebration will be held next Saturday. Tickets cost £5 and are available on (01207) 232881 of (01207) 234548.

AFRICA APPEAL: A cake stall at St Mary's RC Church in South Moor raised £850 for the Cafod Horn of Africa Appeal.

MUSIC NIGHT: Stanley Civic Hall presents Frank McCaffrey at 8pm on Tuesday.