LIVE MUSIC: Fellerband, from Mulheim, in Germany, will play at the Forum, in Darlington, on Wednesday, October 10, at 7.30pm, as part of an evening celebrating the twinning links between the two towns. They will be supported by Bev Hutchinson and Phil Crumbie. Tickets cost £5 including chilli. Call Tom Nutt, on 01325-360953 or the Forum on 01325-363135, or email info@theforumonline.co.uk

SHOW CANCELLED: A concert of military music, which had been due to be held at Bradford Armoury, in Neasham Road, Darlington, at 7.30pm on Tuesday, has been cancelled. The band had been unable to rehearse at the centre last Tuesday, at the height of the flooding.

LECTURE NIGHT: Nicholas Merchant will give a talk on the private palaces of the Cote d’Azur at a meeting of Darlington Lecture Association, on Monday, October 8, at 7.45pm, at Carmel RC Academy, in Darlington. The talk by this Smithsonian lecturer on great houses follows the annual president's reception, at 7pm.

40s NIGHT: A 1940s dance and supper will be held at Darlington and Simpson Rolling Mills, in Longfield Road, Darlington, on Friday, from 7pm to midnight. There will be a live band. Tickets cost £12.50. For more information, call 01325-362832.

COUNCIL MEETS: Darlington Borough Council’s cabinet meets at 5pm on Tuesday, October 9, in the town hall.