The Historical Association, Durham branch will hold a Christmas buffet following a talk by astronomer Professor Richard Stephenson, of Durham University's physics department, on The Star of Bethlehem, at St John's College, South Bailey, Durham, on Tuesday, December 20.

The talk starts at 7pm, with the buffet at 8pm, and costs £8 a ticket. To register, contact the association at Miners' Hall, Red Hill, Durham, DH1 4BB, or 0191-370 9941.