THE Princess Royal Trust Sedgefield Locality Carers Centre has organised events for National Carers Week, from June 10 to 16.

There will be a tombola stall in Newton Aycliffe town centre on Tuesday, June 11, from 10am. A social evening will be held at the town's RAFA club on Wednesday, June 12, from 7pm, with tickets available from centre staff. The group is hosting an open day on Friday, June 14, at the Pioneering Care Centre, from 10am to 2pm, which will be attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Great Aycliffe. For details call (01325) 313123.

PASTURES NEW: The Reverend Judith Howes conducted her last service at St John's Church, Neasham Road, Darlington, yesterday. She is leaving the church after almost seven years to take up a post in Washington, which is the largest parish in the diocese.

ROADWORKS: Temporary traffic lights will be operating at off-peak times in Grange Road, Darlington, today and tomorrow, while Darlington Borough Council staff repair the road outside the Blackwell Grange Hotel.

DISABILITIES NETWORK: The Learning Disabilities Action Network group in Darlington will meet on Friday, from 1.30pm to 3pm at Pease House, Horsemarket, to discuss work opportunities for people with learning problems.

TRUST WORKERS: Workers are needed to take part in a British Trust For Conservation Volunteers work day on Saturday, to carry out conservation work on the Brinkburn Black Path in Darlington. Call Helen on (01325) 369152 for details.

HOUSES PLAN: The Co-operative Bank has applied to Darlington Borough Council for permission to build 32 houses in Merrybent Drive, Merrybent.

BIKE RIDE: Darlington Freewheelers are holding a ride from Darlington to Middleton St George tomorrow. Cyclists under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The ride starts from the Market Square at 7pm. Call (01388) 710467 for details.

CHEMICALS TALK: Staff from The Environment Agency will give a presentation on a recent chemical leak at Great Lakes Chemicals at a meeting of Great Aycliffe Town Council tomorrow, at 7.15pm.

NEW MAYOR: The new Mayor of Ferryhill will be elected at the annual town council meeting on Wednesday, at 6.30pm.

LEARNING AID: Wolsingham School and Community College has launched a £240,000 UK Online and Learn Direct Centre computer suite offering people in Weardale a venue to learn computing skills. To find out about courses call (01388) 527302.

COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning is being held at Northland Methodist Church, Darlington, on Saturday, from 10am to noon, in aid of the Go Yellow appeal.

JUMBLE SALE: A jumble sale at St Andrew's Church, Sadberge, in April, raised £148 for church funds.