WILDLIFE TALK: A talk on wayside verges in Weardale will be given by Keith Bowey, of the Durham Wildlife Trust, at the monthly meeting of the Weardale Society, at Rookhope Village Hall next Monday, at 7.30pm. Non-members are welcome.

SUPPER PARTY: A supper party is being held at Wearhead Methodist Church on Thursday, August 1, at 7pm. Tickets, costing £6 are available from E Emerson on (01388) 537432 or P Scott on 537506.

COFFEE DATE: A coffee morning is being held at St Andrew's Church, Westgate, on Saturday, at 10.30am, in aid of church funds.

FUN DAY: The annual family fun day is being held at Frosterley recreation field on Saturday, August 17, at 12.30pm. The event starts with a parade of jazz bands to the field from Westfield.