CREPES EVENT RAISES £400: A coffee and crepes morning has raised £400 for six Third World charities. The event took place at Saltburn Methodist Church hall, Saltburn, on Friday. It was organised by supporters of Christian Aid, Cafod, Save the Children, Traidcraft, Unicef and Tearfund.

FRIENDS' GROUP: The Marske-New Marske Pensioners and Friends Group will hold its entertainment afternoon on Tuesday, at the Cheshire Home, Redcar Road, Marske, from 2pm to 4pm. Admission is £1.50. For details, call Mike Findley on 07861 325720.

WARD SURGERY: Marske Independent councillor Mike Findley (Longbeck Ward) will be holding his monthly surgery on Friday, February 24, in the New Marske Sports Club, from 6pm to 7.30pm. He can be contacted on 07861 325720.

SERIOUS FUN: Middlesbrough social landlord Erimus Housing has organised five days of family fun activities across Hemlington, from Monday to Friday next week, centred around family safety and including fire, police and health personnel.