EXERCISE CLASS: The Washington Millennium Centre at Concorde holds exercise sessions which include cardiovascular movements, flexibility, mobility and muscular strength options for the over 50s. For details call Jane Anderson on 0191-219 3881.

YOUNG STARS: A junior talent contest is being held by the Galleries and Sun FM Radio from noon until 2pm on Sunday, in Wessington Square.

FACTORY CHARITY: The Employees Car Draw at Nissan raised £13,000 for four local charities.

MUSIC NIGHT: Uncle Gilbert are the guest stars at the Keelboat in Fatfield at 8pm today.

LEGAL BATTLE: Washington First Forum is taking its campaign to prevent the City of Sunderland College building a centre on the Princess Anne Park to the European Court of Human Rights.

ROSE MUSIC: Black Rose will be appearing at the Coach and Horses in Usworth at 8pm tomorrow.

CHRISTIAN CHARITY: A total of £4,587 was collected for Christian Aid by churches throughout Washington.

EXPLORER REMEMBERED: A plaque to archaeologist, Arabist and explorer Gertrude Bell has been unveiled at the apartments of Dame Margaret Hall.

GIVE BLOOD: A blood donor session is being held from 2.30pm to 7pm on Friday, August 2, in the Conference Room of the Washington Leisure Centre in District One.

LAUGHTER NIGHT: The Get Serious Comedy Club meets on the second Friday of each month in the Biddick Arts Centre.

RNLI FUNDS: Roy Ledger, Bruce Renwick and Ray Brown, managers at Asda's Washington distribution depot, took part in the Kielder water Tri-sports Challenge to raise funds for the RNLI.