Rock band Tubesnake will be playing at the Market tavern, South Burns, Chester-le-Street, on Friday (February 21). The gig starts at 9pm and admission is free. For further details call 0191-388 4749.

History group: A history group meets at the Brockwell Centre, Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street, on Tuesday afternoons between 1.30 and 3.30pm, For further details about the group call the centre on 0191-389 3399.

Fellowship gathers: Ouston Christian Fellowship meets at the village’s community centre in Iris Crescent on Sundays between 9.30am and 12.30pm and from 6 to 9pm.