Diving lessons

INTENSIVE diving lessons during the school holidays will be held in the Dolphin Centre, off Horsemarket, Darlington. Three blocks of lessons will consist of one hour of trampolining between 8am and 9am, followed by one hour of diving at the poolside between 9am and 10am. Each training block costs £40, with the first running between July 23 and July 27. The second block runs between August 6 and August 10, followed by sessions from August 20 until August 24. Call 01325-40600 for details.

Jedi training

A JEDI training day for all young Star Wars fans will be held in Darlington’s Crown Street Library on Friday, July 27. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and a Stormtrooper will be visiting the town from a galaxy far, far away, between 10am and 2pm. The event is recommended for children aged between four and 11-years-old and it is free entry for every child who presents their library card. Fancy dress is encouraged and Star Wars-themed activities will run throughout the day.

Family quiz

A FAMILY quiz on dinosaurs and the prehistoric world will be held in Darlington’s Waterstones in the Cornmill Shopping Centre. Children can test their knowledge on dinosaurs between 10.30am and 1.30pm on Saturday, July 28.

Live music

ASHTON Haynes will be performing live music at the Harrowgate Club on Salters Lane North on Saturday, July 28 from 8pm. For further details call 01325 463905.