Drivers in Eston are being warned of possible delays due to essential gas mains upgrading. Work by Transco to complete the final phase of a 1.5km mains replacement project began this week and will last for four weeks. During this period temporary traffic lights will be in operation outside the Stapleton Arms, in High Street.

ASTHMA MEETINGS: Teesside Asthma Group is inviting sufferers to attend its first meeting of the year, at Newcomen Methodist Church Hall, Mersey Road, Redcar, on Tuesday, at 7.30pm. Books, videos and audio tapes featuring information on asthma, eczema and hay fever will be available to hire from the group's mobile library. For more information, call Anne Harrison on (01642) 481280.

CHURCH FAIR: St Columba's Church, in Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, is holding a summer fun fair on Saturday, June 29, from 10am to 1pm. Attractions include kite-making, a bouncy castle and a visit from the fire brigade. There will be the usual stalls including tombola, raffles and cakes, and fun-fair stalls such as lucky ducks, hoop-la, wet sponges, tattoos and face painting.

Record amount: A house- to-house collection held in Saltburn for the charity Christian Aid raised a record £1,700 last month.

CAR BOOT: Saltburn in Bloom is holding fundraising car boot sales every Saturday throughout the summer, at Somerfield car park, Milton Street. Anyone interested in booking a space is asked to call (01287) 624046.

NETBALL CLUB: Young netball players are invited to join a new club at Redcar Leisure Centre. The club, for children aged 11 to 15, will meet every Monday between 5.30pm and 6.30pm and cost £2 per session. To book a place, call (01642) 295600.

SUMMER FAIR: Books, plants, cakes and bric-a-brac will be on sale at a summer fair at St Peter's Church, Redcar Lane, Redcar, on Saturday, June 29, between 10am and 2pm.

Wrong trousers: Butterwick Children's Hospice is asking people in Stockton to wear the wrong trousers for charity. They want people in offices, schools or factories to donate at least £1, while wearing the ill-judged pants, on Friday, July 5. For more details, contact (01642) 624231.

TEAMS NEEDED: Teams are needed to take part in an It's a Knockout event in Middlesbrough next month. Participants need to raise £50 in sponsorship for the event at Pallister Park on Sunday, July 21. For more details, call on (01642) 354655