ARTIST TALK North-East artist Nick Kennedy will give a talk at the Crown Street Gallery in Darlington on Wednesday May 7. The talk, which begins at 7.30pm, is a one-off event in collaboration with the Art Lending Library.

PACT MEETING A PACT meeting for the residents of the West Villages will be held at St Mary’s Church in Piercebridge, Darlington on Wednesday May 21 from 7.30pm. The venue has been changed due to the temporary closure of the Carlbury Arms.

RORY GALLAGHER Band of Friends, featuring Rory Gallagher’s old rhythm section and a guest guitarist, will perform at The Forum in Darlington on Saturday May 10 supported by the Alex Fawcett Band. Tickets are £14. Doors open at 7.30pm.