GIVE BLOOD: A blood donor session will be held from 10am to 7pm on Friday, July 31, in the conference room of the Washington Leisure Centre.

APPEAL SICCESS: Garry McCartney would like to thank the people of Easington who donated 15 cycles to the Lithuanian Appeal, launched by the Asda SAC2 group in Washington.

SHARED COLLEGE: Sixth-form students from Biddick, Oxclose, Usworth and Washington schools are sharing a sixth-form site on the Shiney Row Campus of the City of Sunderland College.

MUSICAL NOTE: A music quiz is held on Tuesday nights in the Courtyard Farm at the Biddick Arts Centre.

full house: A bingo event with tea, cakes and raffle, in aid of St Michael's Church, will be held from 11am to 3pm on Saturday at Roseberry Court sheltered accommodation, Sulgrave.

GIG Nights: The Keelboat at Fatfield is presenting Bo Daniels at 8pm on Tuesday, Lounge Lizards on Friday, July 25, and Velvet on Tuesday, July 29.

PHOTO BATTLE: Jane Black will judge the colour and monochrome competitions of the Washington Camera Club at 7.45pm on Friday in the Harraton Community Centre.

SUMMER SIZZLERS: The George Washington Golf and Country Club is holding a special summer barbecue on Sunday, July 27. More details by calling 0191-402 9988.

SILVER ANNIVERSARY: A service of dedication will start the 25th anniversary celebrations of St Andrew's Methodist Church, Concord, at 7.15pm on Thursday. A flower festival with craft and book stalls and refreshments runs from Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27. Washington Operatic Society will give a concert at 7.15pm on Saturday, July 26. Tickets, costing £3, are available from Mr Dowling on 0191-416 0058.

RAILWAY NEWS: The Bowes Incline Railway at Springwell, which is looking for more volunteers, is running a special operations day on Sunday. More details are available by calling 0191-416 1847.

MUSIC NIGHT: The Last Men on Earth are appearing at 8pm on Friday, July 25, in the Coach and Horses at Usworth.

PONY WIN: Jade Flannagan, 11, a pupil of John F Kennedy School in Columbia, is a member of the British junior squad which won the team silver in the Irish Home Pony Internationals held at the Craven Equestrian Centre.

NEW COURSES: A series of courses, which lead to qualifications will be launched at the Washington Business College shortly. More details are available by calling 0191-416 1180.