Group thanks

THE founder of the Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group, Allison White, has thanked organisers and members of the public who helped raise £654 at a fundraiser at The Turbinia, in Newton Aycliffe, on Saturday. The charity supports people across the region who are affected by cancer. Meetings are held on the first Thursday if every month from 6pm until 7.30pm at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. For more information call Miss White on 07762258696 or visit greataycliffecancer supportgroup.co.uk

Car boot

A CAR boot sale will be held at Wolsingham Recreation Field (DL13 3AP) on Saturday, September 16. Sellers should arrive at 8am and the sale will be open to the public from 9am. A car space costs £5 and a van space costs £10. To book call the organisers on 07713116314 or 07423103779.

Tea dance

A TEA dance will be held at the West Auckland Memorial Community Centre on Thursday, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Graeme Scarlett will be playing the organ. For more information call Mr Scarlett on 01388-774228 or 07450880138 or email graemescarlett@aol.com

Live band

MICKLETON LIVE will present Sari Schorr and her band at Mickleton Village Hall on September 15, from 8pm. Tickets cost £17 or £15 in advance. For tickets visit mickletonlive.uk/SariSchorr.html

Silver swans

A FREE taster session in gentle, low impact exercise will be held at Cotherstone Village Hall on September 20, at 10am. All welcome.