BRIDGING GAPS: The Bridge Women's Education and Support Trust holds a women's drop-in and mental health training programme, both between 10am and noon on Wednesdays, in the Sulgrave Support Centre.

TERROR TIME: Dads are welcome at the Tiny Terrors Toddlers Group, which meets from 1pm to 3pm, on Wednesdays in the Washington Millennium Centre. Juice and biscuits for the youngsters are included in the £1 admission charge.

JUDO CLASSES: Washington Judo Club holds classes from 6pm to 7.30pm for the under-tens and between 7.30pm and 9pm for the juniors and seniors on Tuesdays in Fatfield Primary School. John Pickering, who is a Black Belt with First Dan grading, can supply more information on 0191-417 6468.

PLAYERS NEEDED: The junior, intermediate and senior teams of the Washington Millennium Centre Basketball Club, which meets from 5.30pm to 9pm on Thursdays, are seeking new players. More details can be obtained by contacting 0191-219 3880.

SAFE WARFARE: The Washington War Games Club meets in the Columba Village Hall. More details can be obtained from 0191-416 3014.

TAKE YOUR PARTNERS: Derek Graham and his Country Kickers are running a Country Line Dance in aid of the coronary care unit of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, from 8pm on Saturday, October 5, in Springwell village hall. The £3.50 tickets, which include a cowboy supper, are available from Mr Graham on 0191-417 9020.

BUSINESS FRIENDS: The Washington Business Forum is holding a business-to-business networking event at 7pm on Tuesday, in the Biddick Arts Centre. There will be a buffet and refreshments. More details can be obtained by contacting 0191-416 4030.

SPECIAL SKILLS: A Life Skills Programme for young people aged 16 to 19 is held three days a week in the Washington Millennium Centre at Concord. Further information is available from 0191-219 3890.

FOLK NIGHT: Tommy Sands is appearing at the Davy Lamp Folk Club at 7pm tonight in the Biddick Arts Centre.

SPACE NEEDED: Denise Robson is looking for a vacant property in the Washington area which can be used as a dance studio. She can be contacted on 07748 982503.