A Spanish conversation class, organised by the Workers Educational Association, recommences in Park View Community School, Chester-le-Street, from 7pm to 9pm on Fridays, from January 18. For more details call in on the opening night or contact Marina Connolly 0191-417-4138 or Jim Hollingsworth 01207-505722. The venue is in the Sixth Form building beside the football practice ground.

TAP DANCING: A new tap dancing class is being held at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre on Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 9pm. Sessions are £3 each. For further details contact 0191-452-2010.

PACT MEETING: A Police and Community Together (Pact) meeting will be held at the Wingate Community Centre in Front Street, Wingate, from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday January 16. A representative of the neighbourhood policing team will be in attendance.

BEGINNERS BRIDGE: A 10-week Bridge course will be held at the Chester-le-Street Community Centre from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Wednesdays, from January 16. The course costs £35. For further details contact 0191-388-4752.