Boulmer Court sheltered accommodation in Newker Crescent, Chester-le-Street, is the venue for a bring and buy sale in aid of the RSPCA on Tuesday (March 25). The event starts at 10am and admission is free.

Jewellery course: 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.

Bowls club: An indoor carpet bowls club meets on Fridays at Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank, between 1.30 and 4pm. Disabled players are welcome. Call 0191-388 4752 for details. Logging on: A computer drop-in takes place on Friday (March 21) 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