GENERATOR, tools and rolls of lead have been stolen on different nights from the site of a surgery nearing completion in Gainford, near Darlington.

Local people and motorists are being asked to report anything suspicious around the building, which is on the site of a former filling station to police on (01833) 637328.

HOMEWORK AID: Help with homework is on offer at Cockerton Library, Darlington, every Friday, from 5pm to 7pm. The library is providing free Internet access, printing and photocopying facilities to help with project work and homework. For details call (01325) 461320.

TABLE-TOP SALE: A table-top sale of baby clothing and equipment, organised by the Friends of Senior Citizens charity, is being held at Morrison Close Community Centre, Newton Aycliffe, on Saturday, from 10am to noon. To book a table call Peter Beaty on (01325) 313924.

CASH LIFT: A presentation dinner was held at the Freemasons' Hall, Darlington, when £6,000 was presented to local charities and community groups, including Breast Cancer Research, Cancer Relief, Cockerton Band, Darlington Carers, Darlington and District MS Society, Darlington Samaritans and the North East Air Ambulance.

POST APPEAL: Girls in the Brownie pack at Gainford are collecting used postage stamps to help pay for a guide dog for the blind. Anyone wishing to help their efforts can leave used stamps at the village shop.

CARNIVAL CALL: Help is needed with this year's Crook Carnival. Anyone interested can contact the community partnership office at 79 Hope Street, telephone (01388) 765927. The carnival will take place on Saturday, July 5, with the procession starting at 10am from the civic centre.

CHARITY NIGHT: A charity night in aid of the British Heart Foundation, featuring country singer Bob Allinson, will be held at Crook Cricket Club on Saturday, at 7pm. For further details telephone (01388) 766564.

CLEARING UP: The Crook Community Partnership Office at 79 Hope Street has details for a scheme being run in conjunction with Ground Work West where residents can have the area where they live cleaned and tidied free of charge. Call at the office or telephone (01388) 765927 for forms and details.

CONCERTED EFFORT: The Durham Constabulary Band is visiting Middleton-in-Teesdale for a concert with the village's male voice choir on Saturday, June 21, at 7.30pm in the village hall. Anyone wishing to join the choir can telephone Beverley on (01833) 690663.

COUNCIL MEETING: Great Aycliffe Town Council meets tomorrow, in the council offices, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe, at 7.15pm.