NEW EQUIPMENT: Darent Valley Hospital will soon have a new cardiac service. It hopes to install an angiograph machine by September, which allows the flow of blood to be filmed or x-rays to be taken. The equipment will cost £600,000 and will replace the older machines used in the x-ray department.

START ME UP: The Enterprise Agency of north Kent is running the Startright with Barclays workshop on Friday, from 10am to 3pm. The event at the Old Rectory, Springhead Road, Northfleet, is designed to help those thinking of starting a business. To book a place, call 01474 327118.

BARE NECESSITIES: Fans of Mowgli and Baloo are invited to the University of the Third Age meeting on Friday. Peter Shearitiq will talk about Rudyard Kipling. The meeting is at Cascades Leisure Centre, Thong Lane, Gravesend, from 2pm. Call 01474 832821.

DANCE NIGHT: The Miskin Hall, Hever Court, Gravesend, is going Scottish for an evening of dance from north of the border. Scottish country dancing at the hall starts at 8pm tomorrow and costs £1. Call 01634 718952.

CHURCH SALE: St Botolph's Church Hall, The Hill, Northfleet, will be holding a table-top sale in aid of church funds tomorrow from 10am to 12.30pm. Admission is free. Call 01474 357722.