AGE Concern Durham County is extending a programme of advice sessions.

In Bishop Auckland, the sessions are held at the Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street, from 10am to noon on the first Wednesday of each month, starting on March 7.

In Barnard Castle they are on the third Wednesday, at the Witham Hall, between 9.30am and 10.30am, from March 21.

The Middleton-in-Teesdale sessions start on March 8 and are on the second Thursday, between 10am and noon, at the UTASS offices, 1 and 2 Horsemarket.

Anyone looking for advice but unable to attend can telephone 01388-720064 for help.