JAZZ CLASSICS: Durham University Big Band will perform a selection of Christmas Classics with a jazz twist at the Riverside Bar and Café at Durham Students’ Union on Wednesday, December 11 at 8pm. Admission to the concert is free, but donations to Durham Foodbank are welcome.

XMAS GROTTO: Carrville Mathodist Church in Durham is to hold a Christmas Grotto event on Saturday (Dec 7) from 10am to 1pm. There will be a visit from Santa Claus, tombola and stalls, including cakes, books and crafts. Admission is free.