PLAY'S THE THING: The Durham Shakespeare Group presents The Taming of the Shrew as part of its Supper with Shakespeare programme, in Upper Weardale Town Hall, St John's Chapel, tomorrow, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5, including supper, and can be obtained from Joan Warriner on (01388) 537606 or the village post office.

IN CONCERT: Singer-guitarists Kirsty and Magee are appearing at Ireshopeburn Literary Institute on Friday, May 19, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £2 for children from Steve Robson on (01388) 537229 or John Backhouse on 537020.

SPRING SERVICE: A lambing service is being held at St Andrew's Church, Westgate, on Sunday, May 21, at 3pm. It will be followed by tea in the Village Hall.

ON MENU: Soup and sweet is being served at the Barrington Hall, St John's Chapel, on Monday, from noon to 1pm. The meal costs £3 and is in aid of church funds.

COFFEE DATE: A coffee morning with cake stall, plant sale and tombola is being held at Westgate Village Hall on Saturday, May 27, at 10.30am, in aid of St Andrew's Church.