SCHOOL HELP WANTED: Swanley District Volunteer Bureau is looking for two volunteers to help primary school children. The volunteers are needed to go into school twice a week for two hours and assist children who need additional help. Call 01322 669292.

COMPUTER LITERATE?: A word processing course will begin at Gravesend Adult Education Centre, Darnley Road, on March 2. The sessions will run from 9.45am to 11.45am and funding is available for some people. For more information, call 01474 534051.

DO YOUR BIT FOR CHARITY: A charity which supports parents with young children is appealing for volunteers. Home Start will run a training course at the Denton Multicultural Family Centre, Lower Range Road, Gravesend, from March 3. For more information, call 01474 325300.

MEETING: Higham Active Retirement Association will meet at Higham Memorial Hall, School Lane, on February 27 from 2pm. The group meets on the fourth Friday of every month. For more information, call Rose Edwards on 01474 823244.

WINE TASTING: Northfleet Rotary Club and the Gravesham Mayor's Charity Fund will host a wine tasting evening on March 4 from 7.30pm. It will be held in committee room one at the Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend.