A woman is trying to trace members of her extended family, who she believes are living in Ferryhill.

Michelle Barnett is trying to find members of the Bibby family related to, or who knew Andrew Scobie Ford or Martin Laird Ford, husband of Charlotte Cochrane Smith, from Perth in Scotland. Anyone who thinks they might be able to help can contact Mrs Barnett on (01206) 511623, or Isobel Clennell on (01827) 28488.

BIKE THEFTS: A black and silver BMX bicycle with its rear brake missing was stolen from North Road, Darlington, on Tuesday. A black Barracuda mountain bike and a black and yellow Hornet bike were also taken from Eastbourne. An Emelle Volcano mountain bike was stolen from the North Lodge area. Anyone with information can contact police on (01325) 467681.

COFFEE CASH: Caroline Peacock and Caroline Broadfoot, co-managers of the Macmillan Cancer Relief appeal in County Durham, will be in Caf Gulp, in Priestgate, Darlington, on Friday, from 9.30am, as part of the Biggest Coffee Morning in the Word event to raise funds for the charity.

GARDEN PROJECT: Staff at the Pioneering Care Centre have thanked volunteers who supported a gardening project, including Speedy Hire, in Newton Aycliffe. Anyone would like to help in the garden can contact Graham Barker or Karen Cole on (01325) 321234.

ARTHRITIS AID: A free six- week course for arthritis sufferers is starting in Tow Law next week. Wear Valley Arthritis Support Group is teaming up with the Wear Fit team for the Wednesday sessions in Baring Court sheltered accommodation. Call Jane Clayton on (01388) 767262 for details.

RACE NIGHT: Crook Cricket Club is holding a race night on Saturday, from 7.30pm. Admission is free.

BAND DEBUT: The Rowan Pipe Band will give its debut performance in Bishop Auckland on Saturday, from 9am to 4pm. Most of the musicians are also in the Richmond Town Pipe Band, previously known as Teesdale Pipes and Drums, from Barnard Castle.

PRIZE LEEKS: Darlington's best leeks will be on show at Harrowgate Working Men's Club, in Salters Lane, on Sunday. The Inter-Club Champion of Champions Leek Show opens to the public at noon.

HIRE CENTRE: A branch of Hire Center is to open on a Darlington industrial estate. The chain of light plant and tool hire depots is expanding its services in the area. The new centre will be in Lingfield Way, on the Yarm Road industrial estate.

CARS RAIDED: Stereo music players was stolen from two vehicles, one parked at Larchfield Sports Centre, the other in Barningham Street, Darlington, on Tuesday.