An exercise drop-in session for people aged 40-plus is held on Mondays in the Chester-le-Street Community Association’s centre on Newcastle Bank, Newcastle Road, from 1 to 2pm. The cost is £3.

Eyes down: A weekly bingo session is held at the Brockwell Centre, Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street, on Wednesdays between 6 and 7.30pm. For details call 0191-389-3399.