BENEFIT QUESTIONS: Dartford Citizens' Advice Bureau is running a benefits advice day on February 25. The event, which is taking place at the Temple Hill Community Centre, in Temple Hill Square, from 10am to 4pm, will give residents the opportunity to ask questions about benefits. For more information, call 01322 224686.

HISTORICAL LECTURE: Dartford Antiquarian and Historical Society is presenting a lecture on The History of Cement Making by Edwin Trout. It will take place on Friday, March 22 at 7.30pm at the Function Hall, Acacia Hall, High Street, Dartford. Admission is £3.50 in advance. Call 01322 836007 for more information

BLOOD DONATIONS: The National Blood Service is holding a donation session on February 7 at Christ Church Centre, in Kingswood Avenue, Swanley, from 2pm to 4.30pm and 5.30pm to 8pm. For further information, call the national helpline on 08457 711 711 or visit www.bloodnets.nbc.nhs.uk.

FUNDRAISING QUIZ: The Ellenor Hospice is holding its annual quiz for teams of six. The event will raise much-needed funds and is to be held on February 21 at the Glaxo Wellcome Club, in Dartford High Street. Registration costs £1 per person. For further information, call Julia Yandle on 01322 221315.