A PAINTING workshop takes place in Barnard Castle this month.

Artist Linda Birch will deliver a workshop entitled Art Nouveau: Poster Design at The Bowes Museum, on Monday, January 13, from 10am to 4pm.

Participation costs £35 or £30 for Friends of the Bowes Museum.

Booking is required. Call 01833-690606.

ORCHESTRA PERFORMS: The Royal Northern Sinfonia are performing at The Witham, in Barnard Castle, on Wednesday, at 8pm. Tickets cost £12 or £10 for concessions. To book, call 01833-631107, email info@thewitham.org.uk or visit thewitham.org.uk.

SKA DUO: Double Barrel, featuring Richie Downes and Simon Cuell from Bad Manners, are performing at the Barnard Castle Workingmen’s Club, on Saturday, January 11, at 7.30pm. The event is raising money for the NSPCC. There will also be a disco, raffle, bingo and sponsored head-shave. Fancy dress is encouraged. Entry is £5. To book, call Lorraine Cairns 07990-787317.