VETERANS' EVENT: More than 100 Second World War veterans and their partners enjoyed a tea dance organised by the Cleveland branch of the services welfare charity Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Forces Help at the Redcar Bowl, with the help of National Lottery funding. The event also raised £170 for branch funds.

WRAPPED UP: Redcar Adult Learning Service has organised a six-week Christmas crafts course at the Riverside Building, Skinningrove, east Cleveland, from Monday until Monday, December 5, from 1pm to 3pm. Call (01642) 490409/475397 for details.