MEMBERS of Quarrington Hill ‘2 Cool 4 School’ junior youth club took part in a litter pick round the village on Saturday (April 12), joined by Village Partnership members, parish councillors, community centre members and others. Organisers said it was very successful.

WEDNESDAY WALK: Durham Ramblers will do a 5.5-mile leisurely walk from Sunderland Bridge to Tudhoe village and back on Wednesday (April 16) starting at the old bridge near Sunderland Bridge, on the B6300, at 10.30am. Call Brian or Liz Anderson on 0191-371-8898 or 07794-979-595.

NEW WEBSITE: Durham-based children’s charity Heel and Toe has launched a new website and promotional DVD. The website can be viewed at heelandtoe.org.uk

COFFEE MORNING: Durham City Cricket Club will hold a Good Friday coffee morning in the clubhouse, Green Lane, Durham, at 10.30am. All members and friends of the club would be very welcome.

EURO DEBATE: Candidates in the North-East’s European parliamentary elections in May will answer questions about Palestine, Israel and the Middle East at a public meeting to be held in Durham Town Hall on Wednesday, April 23, at 7.30pm. For further details, email: durhampsc@tiscali.co.uk