SHEDS TARGETED: Police have advised householders to buy alarms for their shed or garage after a number of outbuildings were burgled in the Cockerton East area of Darlington. Two people have been arrested after a spate of break-ins in recent weeks. On one occasion a shed alarm was activated, causing the burglar to leave empty handed. A police spokeswoman said: “Shed alarms are not expensive, but are extremely effective. Any valuables kept inside sheds/garages/outbuildings should be property marked if possible, and large items such as lawnmowers and cycles should be anchored to the structure of the building.”

MUSIC SOCIETY: The Pure Brass Quintet will perform for the Darlington Music Society tomorrow (Saturday, March 16) at 7.30pm at Central Hall, in the Dolphin Centre. Entry is £11, available from Dolphin Centre reception. Tickets are free for people under the age of 25.

WARD SURGERY: The next ward surgery for the Faverdale area of Darlington will take place on Tuesday, March 19, at West Park Academy, between 6pm and 7pm.

FLOWER SHOW: The Darlington Orchid Society will host its annual flower show at Sadberge Village Hall, near Darlington, on Sunday, March 17, between 11am and 4pm. Up to 400 orchid exhibits are expected to be on display. Entry is free.

GROUP WALK: The Darlington Ramblers will take part in a six mile walk between Hett and Tudhoe, in County Durham, on Sunday (March 17) from 10.45am. Walkers can meet at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, in Darlington, at 10am, or at the village green in Hett, off the A167, at 10.45am. Call 01388-721331 for more details.