EASINGTON Colliery Methodist Church is to hold a centenary concert on Monday, April 15 featuring Eddie Gratton and Friends.

The concert starts at 7pm and admission is £3 on the door.

TREE PRUNING: Two-way traffic lights will be installed on Front Street, in Dipton on Thursday, April 11 while work is carried out to prune trees surrounding overhead power lines. Work is due to take place between 9am and 3pm.

LEGEND REBORN: Tribute stage show Buddy Holly - A Legend Reborn will be staged at The Empire Theatre, in Consett, on Thursday, May 23 at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £17.50 or £16.50 for concessions, are available from the Box Office on 01207 218171.

FASHION SHOW: A fashion show and used clothes sale will take place at Consett Methodist Church, in Station Road, on Saturday, April 27 from 10.30am. Tickets are £3, available on the door or by calling Liz on 01207-505564.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: A free course in customer service skills is to take place on Wednesday, April 17 in Glenroyd House, Medomsley Road, in Consett. The course is free for anyone living in County Durham who is unemployed and aged 19 or over. For further details or enrolment, please email energizetraining@yahoo.co.uk

FAMILY HISTORY: Age UK County Durham is holding a free taster session for older people interested in learning how to start researching their family history. The event takes place in Consett Library on Wednesday, April 24 from 10am to noon. For further details, please call 01207 280119.