KNIT, STITCH AND CREATIVE CRAFTS SHOW. Discover all aspects of knitting, stitching and creative crafts including cross stitch, sewing, hand and machine knitting, tapestry, embroidery, patchwork, quilting, crochet and other needlecrafts and creative crafts including glass art, ceramics, stamping and soft furnishings. G-Mex Centre, Manchester. Runs from Thursday February 14 to Sunday February 17. Starts 10am-5pm. Admission £6.50 for adults, £5 concessions and children under 16 free or £1 discount for advance bookings. Ring 0117 907 1000.

DISCO DINNER DANCE. An evneing dinner in the Harlequin Restaurant with free wine tasting on arrival and dancing until the early hours. Hanover International Hotel and Club, Stretton Road, Stretton, Warrington. Ring 01925 730706.

JAGUAR JAUNT. Delight in a private late afternoon viewing the Spirit of the Jaguar. A keeper will be avilable to answer questions and round off the occasion. An early evening supper will be served later in the Oakfield Restaurant. Saturday February 16. Starts 12 noon. Ring 01244 650209.

BUDDHIST NIRVANA DAY. A special event exploring Buddhist traditions of peace with a short presentation on Buddhist collections and activities which include making your own family prayer flag and yoga and meditation for all the family. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket. Manchester Museum, The University, Oxford Road, Manchester. Saturday February 16. Starts 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Ring 0161 275 2634.

CHINESE NEW YEAR. Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a spectacular programme of events in Manchester City Centre. The day starts at 1pm with martial arts displays and the raising of the 120ft long dancing dragon in Albert Square, followed by a lively dragon dance procession along Princess Street to Chinatown and continues at 2pm with the Opening Ceremony with Chinese entertainers, special street stalls and fairground rides in Faulkner Street Car Park, Chinatown. The day ends with a Fireworks Finale in Faulkner Street Car Park at 6pm. Ring 0161 234 3157.