BEER FESTIVAL: Cleveland CAMRA and the Arc in Stockton are holding the Ale & Arty beer festival from Thursday, February 21 to Saturday 23. Enthusiasts will have the pick of over 70 ales, lagers and perry as well as live entertainment. Ticket prices vary. For more information or to book call the Arc Box Office on 01642-525199 or visit www.arconline.co.uk

 

FOODBANK SUPPORT: COUNCIL-RUN children’s centres across the town are showing their support for the Hartlepool Foodbank appeal and can now be used as drop-off points for food donations. Staff at the six children’s centres are allowing people to drop off their donations to Chatham Children’s Centre, in Chatham Road, Hindpool Children’s Centre, in Hindpool Close, Lynnfield Community Learning and Children’s Centre, in Elcho Street, Rift House Children’s Centre, in Masefield Road, Rossmere Children’s Centre, in Rossmere Way and Stranton Children’s Centre, in Southburn Terrace. All of the food donated will then be handed over to Hartlepool Foodbank, which is based at 28 Church Street.