OPEN DAY: The Daisy Chain charity is holding an open day on Monday (May 6) when visitors will be able to try out its new trike track, petting farm, outdoor play area, face painting and refreshments. The event takes place at Calf Fallow Lane, Norton, near Stockton, between noon and 4pm.

CHARITY GOLF: Volunteers are looking for teams to compete in the 11th Hartlepool RNLI golf day to be held at Seaton Carew Golf Club on Bank Holiday Monday, May 27. The cost is £60 per team which includes the golf and a hot meal and anyone interested in playing or donating a prizes either for the golf or the raffle should ring organiser Edgar Atkinson on 01429-264796 or Allison Malham at Seaton Carew Golf Club on 01429-266249 to book a tee off time.

OWL CENTRE FUN: Kirkleatham Owl Centre is holding a day of fun and games for visitors on Monday afternoon (May 6) between 10am and 4.30pm. The centre, at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar, is holding an animal encounter session, flying display, sunflower planting and craft activities. For more information about times of events visit www.kirkleathamowlcentre.org.uk or call 01642-480512.

PRIORY PICNIC: The annual Picnic in the Priory will this year be held on Saturday, May 18 from 10am to 4pm in Gisborough Priory and the adjacent woodland gardens. Throughout the day there will be a variety of events including a demonstration of green woodworking skills, a birds of prey display and a karate demonstration. For further information visit wwwgisboroughprioryproject.co.uk