Atone Panto will perform Peter Pantastic in Pelton Community Centre, in the village’s Front Street, on Saturday December 21 at 1pm. Tickets cost £2.50 (children £2) and are available from the centre on 0191-370 0726.

Pub gig: The Smokin’ Jug Band will be playing the Market Tavern, South Burns, Chester-le-Street, on Friday (December 6). The gig starts at 9pm and admission is free.