CHRISTMAS FAIR: Mowden Infant School will host a Christmas fair on Saturday, December 1, between 1pm and 3pm. The event will include a number of Christmas stalls, crafts for children, refreshments and a chance to meet Santa.

FLORAL MEETING: The next meeting of Darlington Flower Club will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at 2 pm in St Cuthbert’s Church Centre, in Market Place, Darlington. There will be a practice, including an open and novice, with the title Christmas Fairy Tales and a Christmas competition called Opalescence followed by a faith tea. More details are available on 01325-352889.

FRONT MEETING: The Friends of the Front, at Middleton One Row, will meet on Friday, November 30, to do some recovery work on the seating area at the east end of the row. Volunteers should meet at the bus shelter at 9.30am and wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring garden tools.

FESTIVE FUN: Willow Road Community Centre, Willow Road, Darlington, will host a Christmas fair on Saturday, December 1, between 2pm and 4pm. The fair will include a raffle, tombola, books, bric-a-brac, home produce, cakes and refreshments. Proceeds will go towards church funds.