A RECRUITMENT drive by Darlington Association on Disability attracted 50 volunteers to help at a playscheme for disabled children and young people.

The organisation has been able to provide five play schemes for about 150 disabled youngsters.

FAMILY FUN: Spennymoor Community Learning is hosting a family fun day as part of the open air music event in the town today. Visitors are welcome from 11am to 3pm.

HOME CARE: The drop-in service for carers in Darlington has moved to the Friends Meeting House, Skinnergate. Carers can use the service on Mondays and Thursdays, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. For details call (01325) 357533.

GIVE BLOOD: A session for blood donations is being held at the church and Masonic Hall, Church Lane, Wolsingham, on Tuesday, between 3.15pm and 7pm.

BARBECUE DATE: Shildon's Jubilee Jazz Band is holding a barbecue in the town square today, from 10am to 3pm.

OPEN ALLOTMENTS: An open day and barbecue is being held at South Church Lane Allotments, near Bishop Auckland, tomorrow, from 1pm to 4pm.

MATHS SUCCESSES: Four students of the Darlington Kumon Study Centre for After School Maths Tuition successfully passed maths GCSE examinations. Dominic Rae got an A*, Susanna Heath and Matthew Wright A grades and Lisa Maddison a B grade.

SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for separated and divorced people is starting at St Herbert's Church, Darlington, on Friday, at 7.30pm. For details call (01325) 382860.

WILDLIFE TRUST: Age Concern Ageing Well Walkers is inviting ramblers to a presentation by the Durham Wildlife Trust on Tuesday, September 10, at 1pm, at Sunnydale Leisure Centre, Shildon. Places must be booked by calling (01388) 770505.

GARDENS PLEA: The Anthony Nolan Trust cancer charity invites garden owners in the North-East to make their grounds available for its secret garden openings next year. It also needs volunteer helpers. For more information call (01423) 879510.

DONATIONS WANTED: St Andrew's Church, Sadberge, is appealing for donations for a market stall next Saturday.

CHURCH FUN: St Andrew's and Whinfield churches, in Darlington, are holding a fun day next Saturday, between 11am and 4pm.

FLOWER FESTIVAL: A flower festival is being held at St Philip's and St James' Church, Tow Law, from September 14 to 16. A preview will be held on Friday, September 13, at 7pm.

GEOLOGY COURSE: John Senior is leading a ten-week course called Understanding Landscape through Geology, at Bennet House, Horsemarket, Darlington, every Wednesday from September 25, between 7.15pm and 9.15pm. For details call Olive Mann on (01325) 286138.