HISTORICAL TALK: The Durham branch of the Historical Association is hosting a talk on Tuesday, January 15 at 6pm in St Giles's Church Hall, Gilesgate, Durham. The talk is entitled 'Conspiracy and Plot in Elizabethan England' and will be given by Dr John Cooper. The event is free. For more details contact 01325-301093.

MEAL OUT: The next meeting of Durham and District Women's Cancer Support Group will take place over a meal at The Duke of Wellington pub in Durham City on Monday, January 14, starting at 6pm.

WEDNESDAY WALKS: Durham Ramblers are beginning their 2013 Wednesday walk programme on Wednesday, January 16. They are hosting a four-mile walk around the West Auckland Railways. It starts at 10.30am from the Manor House Hotel in West Auckland. For more information call Roger Carpenter on 0191-386 4511 or 07503-646233.