THE Co-operative Funeralcare in Shildon would like to thank everyone who attended its memorial carol service, which raised more than £250 for the Wishing Well (Gateway) Club in Newton Aycliffe. The club provides leisure opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

VEHICLE DAMAGE: The windscreen of a silver Honda Accord was cracked sometime between 4pm on Sunday, December 22, and 7.30am on Monday, December 23, while the car was parked on Stanhope Close in Ferryhill. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Patient and reliable people who are good communicators are being encouraged to volunteer at Options, a disabled club in Newton Aycliffe. The club, which is based at the Pioneering Care Centre, offers variety of skill-building, educational, sporting and social activities to disabled adults. Volunteers provide support in both group and one-to-one situations. For more information contact 01325-321234 or colin.grainger@pcp.uk.net