A RELIGIOUS education expert Professor John Hull will speak at County Hall, in Durham, on June 5, when he addresses Durham's Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education.

Dr Hull was the first professor for religious education and is based at Birmingham University. The event, Opportunities and Challenges for Religious Education in the 21st Century, starts at 4pm and is free.

CHURCH MEETING: Emmanuel Church is holding evening church meetings at Framwellgate Moor Community Centre every Sunday from 6.30pm. For more details, contact the Beyond Ourselves Charity Shop at 12 Front Street, or telephone 07946 481561.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Bournmoor Primary School, in Bournmoor, near Chester-le-Street, has received the School Achievement Award from the Department for Education and Skills for its achievements last year.

STRESS MANAGEMENT: A course teaching a basic introduction to counselling, relaxation and stress management will take place at Chester-le-Street Community Centre on Fridays, between 10am and midday, starting May 23. Courses cost £30 for ten weeks. Call 0191-388 4752 for more details.

OPEN DAY: Residents of Blackhall are invited to attend a Falls Awareness open day to find out how to reduce falls among the over-65s, at Primrose Court sheltered housing complex, Hesleden Road, Bluebell, Close, Blackhall, from 1.30pm on Monday. Advice will be given by chiropodists, physiotherapists, practice nurses, Age Concern, and carers, and there will be free tea and coffee.

COMMUNITY MEETING: Stanley Hall Community Partnership holds a meeting for residents in the Community Bungalow in Acton Dene, Stanley, on Wednesday, June 4, at 11am.

GOLDEN DAYS: A music hall show featuring golden greats takes place in the Lamplight Arts Centre, Front Street, Stanley, on Tuesday at 1.30pm. Tickets are available from the box office on (01207) 218899.

CREDIT UNION: Volunteers from East Derwentside Credit Union will be signing up new members and taking in money in Catchgate Communal Rooms on Monday, 9.30am to 11.30am. For further details, contact the Stanley office on (01207) 234455.

GIVE BLOOD: A blood donors' session takes place in New Durham and District Workingmen's Club, Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, on Monday, 3pm to 7pm.

MEMBERS SOUGHT: Coxhoe Village Hall committee is appealing for people to contribute to village life by signing up as members. For more details, call 0191-377 2261.