THE BOLTON BRANCH of the Embroiderer's Guild meet in Annexe B at Clarence Street Community Education Centre and welcomes anyone interested in embroidery and textile arts of any kind. November 20.

DOLL AND TEDDY BEAR FAIR at Rivington Hall Barn, Horwich on Saturday November 17 10am-4pm. Adults £2.50, children £1.50.

SADDLEWORTH MUSEUM & ART GALLERY, High Street, Uppermill, near Oldham. Quilting workshop with local artist, Nancy Crilley, 1-4pm, Saturday November 10. Admission £6 includes all materials. Places are for over 11-year-olds only. Details 01457 874093.

BLAKEMERE CRAFT CENTRE, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich. Craft shops and workshops set around an Edwardian stable block. Other features include an aquatic and falconry centre. Open all year, Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5.30pm. Tel 01606 883261.

BOTANY BAY VILLAGES AND PUDDLETOWN PIRATES, Canal Mill, Botany Brow, Chorley. A 150-year-old spinning mill with five floors selling collectables, memorabilia, furniture and unusual gifts, a museum of fire transport and art exhibition. Open all year, daily 10am-6pm and Wednesday, 10am-8pm. Tel 01257 261220.

CHESHIRE WORKSHOPS, Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire. Situated on top of the Peckforton Hills with demonstrations of candle making in the Cheshire Candle Workshops and a restaurant providing fresh home cooking. Open all year, daily 9am-5pm. Tel 01829 770401.

ECCLES FARM CRAFT CENTRE, Eccles Lane, Bispham Green, Ormskirk, Lancashire. A needlecraft school and centre with daytime workshops. Various opening times - contact venue for details. Tel 01257 463113.

MANCHESTER CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE, 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester. A centre housing 16 studios selling contemporary craft and design products including sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, clothing and costume design. Various opening times -- check with venue for details. Tel 0161 832 4274.

VOIRREY EMBROIDERY BRIMSTAGE HALL COURTYARD, Brimstage Hall, Brimstage, Wirral, Merseyside. Tel 0151 342 3514. A vast range of needlework products, courses and exhibitions set in a courtyard complex. Open all year, Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1pm-5pm.

WELLTROUGH DRIED FLOWERS, Welltrough Hall Farm, Lower Withington, Cheshire. Tel 01477 571616. Eight showrooms including a permanent Christmas room, all themed in black and white, showing pots, baskets, candles, ribbons, pot pourri and interesting gifts. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.