Illegal car washers are preying on people in Marske and Saltburn according to local police officer Derek Taylor. PC Taylor told a meeting of Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council that cleaning items had been confiscated but the people involved could be very intimidating. "They will throw a bucket of water over a car and when the owner returns they will say it has been washed and demand £5 for it," he said. He urged anyone with information to contact the police on (01642) 326326.

IDENTITY PARADE: Men aged between 25 and 35 are needed for a police identity parade in North Ormesby, Middlesbrough. Volunteers must be white, with brown hair and a beard. Men of any description with a beard are also asked to contact police to be added to a database of volunteers. Those taking part are paid a £5 registration fee and £10 per hour at each parade. Anyone interested is asked to contact Sergeant John Baines on (01642) 303280.

ART ONLINE: A new website highlighting collaborations between Teesside artists and mentally ill people will go online later this month. The site - www.onlinearts.tv - will feature photography, artwork and writing inspired and produced by people who attend day centres in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar and Cleveland. The project, established by Cleveland Arts, goes live at 12.30pm on Friday, May 31.

CHARITY CONCERT: The Clare Singers will be giving a concert in aid of breast cancer research at Redcar Cricket Club, on Monday, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £2.50, including pie and peas, and are available by calling (01642) 471064, or turn up on the night.

Agent stories: Roger Darnton will be giving a talk on reminiscences of an estate agent to Guisborough Retired Men's Forum at the group's weekly meeting in Guisborough Cricket Club on Monday, at 10.30am.

Pigeon racing: Brotton Library Club is the venue for a social gathering next Wednesday, from 1pm until 4pm and will be taking a closer look at pigeon racing. Admission is free.

Social meeting: Guisborough Hard of Hearing Club is holding a social meeting next Wednesday, from 10am until noon, at Helmsley House, off Wilton Lane. New members are welcome.