A jewellery-making class is held at the Brockwell Centre in Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street, on Thursdays between 1 and 3pm. For further details call the centre on 0191-389 3399.

Logging on: A computer drop-in takes place on Fridays at Ouston Community Centre, Iris Crescent, Ouston, between 9.30am and 12.30pm. For details call 0191-410 5183 or e-mail info@oustoncommunitycentre.co.uk .

Extension plan: Durham County Council planners are being asked to approve a planning application to build a single storey side extension at a home in Kingsmere, Chester-le-Street, and a pitched roof across the front of the dwelling.

Pub gig: Rock band Sponge Divers will be playing at the Barley Mow pub, Durham, Road, Birtley, tomorrow night (Wednesday , January 22). The gig starts at 9pm and admission is free.