COMMUNITY MEETING The Cockerton East Community Partnership will hold their AGM on Tuesday March 12 from 6.30pm at Tempest Anderson House on Brinkburn Road. The meeting will also host guest speakers from the Good Friends initiative and Neighbourhood Watch. For more information, contact Jan Cossins on 01325 241124.

WAR WOMEN The Women and the Great War presentation will explore history through fashion by looking at what ordinary women wore during World War One. The event, taking place at the Head of Steam Railway Museum in Darlington, will feature a display of original uniforms and fashions. The exhibition takes place on Sunday March 16 from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. Entry is £8.

VISUAL ART A workshop for artists will explore how visual arts and businesses can mutually benefit from collaboration. The event, hosted by mima, will take place at Lingfield Point in Darlington on Tuesday March 11 from 10.30am until 3pm. For more information, visit visitmima.com/whats-on/single/visual-art-and-business-work-together.

OPEN MIC An open mic evening at the Copper Beech on Neasham Road in Darlington will feature live folk music. The event will take place on Thursday March 13 from 8pm.