LEISURE ACTIVITIES: The district council's leisure department is adding courses in DJ tuition, pony trekking and basketball to its normal activities from Monday to Saturday next week.

To take part in events, contact the organisers on 0191-388 2124.

CIRCULAR WALK: A six-mile Beamish and Causey Arch circular walk is being led by Gloria and Neville Anderson from 10.30am on Sunday, August 24, from the Eden Place picnic area.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Helping Hands support group meets on the first Thursday of each month in Highfield Hospital. To join, contact 0191-388 4523.

WILDLIFE WALK: Noel Jackson is exploring Dur-ham's wildlife in a bumblebee and bell heather walk, starting from the main car park on Waldridge Fell, at 10am, on Sunday, August 24.

CUBA CHIC: Cuba Bella Salsa dancing, with free membership, has started on Mondays, from 8pm to 11pm, in the Red Lion, Chester-le-Street. Sessions cost £5.

LACE DAYS: Beamish Museum is holding demonstrations of lace-making on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24.

Giving blood: A blood donor session is being held from 2.30pm to 6.15pm next Friday in Pelton Community Centre.

NEW QUIZ: A quiz is now held at 9pm on Sundays at the Chester Moor Inn.