IRISH SINGER: Frank McCaffrey, Irish singer and humourist will perform at the Civic Hall, Crook, on Saturday.

Proceeds will go towards the Stanhope and Weardale Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Tickets cost £6 and are available from Vi Todd on (01388) 762634. The doors open at 7pm.

BOOKINGS: Any group looking for premises to hold a function is invited to contact St Catherine's Community Hall, Crook, on (01388) 764697.

The premises are available for hire for community groups at £5 an hour.

FAMILY DISCO: Crook Cricket Club is holding an Easter family disco on Saturday April 19, from 7pm to 11pm, with a dyed egg competition for children. Junior coaching also starts on Saturday for the under-13s, under-15s and juniors, from 10am to noon.

HISTORY BOOKS: A book on Howden-le-Wear's history, written by Chris Gibson and Joan Potts, which is partially funded by the Single Regeneration Budget, is on sale at £3.99. Telephone Joan Potts on (01388) 763350 for further details.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: The monthly meeting of the Howden-le-Wear Community Association will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 7.30pm.

The community association will begin a series of table-top sales and coffee mornings on Saturday, May 3, from 9.30am to noon. Tables cost £5 to hire.

Gentle keep fit classes for women are held on Mondays, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

The association is seeking a volunteer to coach children's five-a-side football.

For details concerning any events or classes being run by the community association, contact Mrs M Johnson on (01388) 764419.

EGG COMPETITION: Crook Library is holding a decorated Easter eggs competition for children in the under-eight and eight to 12 age groups. Entries must be submitted to the library by Thursday.

KIDS DISCO: An under-12s disco takes place at the Croft Social Club, Crook, tonight, from 6pm to 8pm.