An Irish dancing class for children aged four and over is held on Mondays between 4pm and 5.45pm at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank. It costs £4 per session. For details call 07731 937739.

Camera club: Chester-le-Street Camera Club meets on Monday evenings between September and June at the town’s library in Front Street. Meetings start at 7.30pm and details are available at www.chester-le-streetcameraclub.co.uk

Luncheon club: A luncheon club is held at the Brockwell Centre, Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street, on Tuesdays between 10am and noon. For details call 0191-389 3399.