Countryside ranger Steve Shippen will lead a 7.5-mile circular guided walk in the Causey Arch area, near Stanley, on New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1) starting at 10am at the Causey Arch picnic area, on the west side of A6076. It costs £4.

Cheerleading session: A Cheerleading class for children aged six to 12 will be held on Wednesday January 8 at 4.30pm at the Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley. The cost is £2.60. For details call the venue on (01207) 218877.