Creative Expression: The Bridge Women's Education and Support Trust is starting creative expression groups in September for women who are experiencing stress.

For details call 0191-417 0218.

Lights Action: A video camcorder club meets at 7pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Websters Ropery on Websters Bank. For details, call 0191-534 2175.

Snappers Meet: The Washington New Town Camera Club, formed in 1969, meets at 7.15pm on Fridays in Harraton Community Centre.

Go Safe: Self-defence classes are held on Mondays in Harraton Community Centre. The times are from 6pm to 7pm for people aged six to 14, and from 7pm to 8pm for older teenagers and adults.

Hot Riders: Firefighters from Washington's Red Watch completed a 65-mile cycle ride around the boundaries of Tyne and Wear to raise £1,000 for South Tyneside Hospital, South Shields.

Meeting For Twins: A Twins and Multiple Birth Group is held from 1.30pm to 3pm each Thursday, in Springwell village hall, with fathers and grandparents welcome. It costs £1.25 per session to cover refreshments and the use of toys and provides for children from birth to five years old. More details can be obtained from John or Louise on 0191-417 2760 or Marion on 0191-416 2630.