Pelton Community Centre, in the village’s Front Street, will hold its Christmas fayre on Saturday (December 7) from 1 to 4pm. Entry is free and attractions include gift stalls, crafts, charity stalls, games, a raffle, tombola and Santa’s grotto.

ROCK NIGHT: Rock band Stone Idols will play at the Barley Mow pub, Durham Road, Birtley, on Thursday (December 5). The gig starts at 9pm and admission is free.