WARD SURGERY: Residents of Heighington, near Darlington, are invited to a ward surgery held by councillors Gerald Lee and Paul Crudass at the Village Hall, Heighington on Saturday April 6 from 10am to 11am.

WILDE PLAY: Oscar Wilde’s classic play The Importance of Being Earnest will be performed at Darlington Civic Theatre from Tuesday April 16 to Saturday April 20. Tickets range from £17.50 to £25. Performances start at 7.30pm and matinees will take place on Thursday at 2pm and Saturday at 2.30pm. Call the box office on 01325-486555 or visit the website at www.darlingtonartcivic.co.uk to book.

STORYTELLING SESSIONS: Ladybird Live, a storytelling event for children aged two to five will take place at Darlington’s Crown Street Library on Friday April 19 from 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm. The free event will also feature face painting, colouring-in, a book sale and a raffle. To book a place, contact the library on 01325-349610.