QUIZ NIGHT: People will be able to test their general knowledge at a quiz night. The Friends of Nurstead Church will hold the event at the St John’s Centre, Wrotham Road, Meopham, on Saturday. Competitors should arrive by 7pm and tickets will cost £5. Call 01474 812090.

DANCE FUNDRAISER: Dancers will be able to enjoy themselves and raise money for charity. The Blitz Ball will be held at Old Gravesendian Sports Club, Bronte View, Gravesend, on October 31. There will be a raffle and the person in the best wartime costume will win a prize.

TALENT CONTEST: This Friday sees the launch of a new talent contest at Erith and Belvedere Football Club, Park View Road, Welling. The six-week competition, open to singers aged 16 and over, carries a first prize of £500 donated by Time FM. Call 07949 746388.

SCARY FUN: A spooky Hallowe’en event, Shorne Scream will be held in Shorne Wood Country Park on Friday and Saturday. Visitors will be led on a scary trail through the park. The walk is not suitable for children younger than six-years-old. Call 01474 823800.

GIVE BLOOD: The National Blood Service is holding a donor session at the Howbury Centre, Slade Green Road, Erith, on November 5. To give blood, book an appointment on 020 8258 8429.