Plodder Lane Conservative Club, Plodder Lane, Farnworth - Race Night. Highfield Primary School Parents Association have organised a race night including supper and entry into a free raffle.

Friday, 8pm, £2.50

Radcliffe Civic Suite

Radcliffe

The Mayor's Dinner and Charity Ball

An evening to raise funds for local causes.

Friday, 7pm-12.30am

Bolton Rugby Club

Avenue Street, Bolton

Casino Evening and Disco

Las Vegas comes to Bolton with Roulette, Poker, Black Jack and Wheel of Fortune and a disco and dancing with several prizes to be auctioned off to those with the most gaming chips. Proceeds in aid of the Childrens Hospitals Appeal Trust.

Saturday, £5

Manchester Town Hall

Albert Square, Manchester

An Elizabethan Pageant: Celebrating the Virgin Queen

BBC History magazine is presenting a day to explore the dress, entertainment and food of the court of Elizabeth I to celebrate the 400th anniversary of her death. Speakers include experts from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and Hampton Court Palace.

Saturday, 9.30am-4.15pm, adults from £55

Chester Racecourse

Chester

Doll and Teddy Bear Fair

An exhibition of teddy bears and dolls made by top British artists, materials, components and repairs andantique dolls and bears vintage clothing.

Sunday, 10am-4pm, adults from £3, conc. from £2.50 and children from £1.50