THE DIAMOND JUBILEE SHOW. A unique blend of music, comedy, impressions, singing and dancing presented by The Grumbleweeds, Jonnie Casson, Alvin Stardust and The Heartbeats and The Bopettes celebrating 60 years of family entertainment. North Pier Theatre, The Promenade, Blackpool. Runs until Saturday October 27 2001. Tel 01253 292019.

BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH ARENA, Tel 0870 444 5566.

TOWER BALLROOM, Blackpool. Also, live music and dancing to the sounds of the Wurlitzer Organ throughout the day Monday to Saturday. Phone 01253 292029.

TOWER LOUNGE, Blackpool. Shamrock Man and Friends perform an Irish sing-a-long, Monday to Thursday lunchtimes and Wednesday evening.

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM, Armouries Drive, Leeds. Tel 0113 220 1940. Superb day out for all the family. Plenty to see and do and not too far to travel from Bolton. Wide range of guns and other weapons of war to look at and excellent displays, including birds of prey, which particularly appeals to the children. 0pen from 10am-5pm. Admission £4.90 for adults, under 17s, over 60s and concessions free and couples £9.

CHESTER ZOO. Open from 10am daily. Tel 01244 380280.

CATALYST, Museum of the Chemical Industry, Mersey Road, Widnes. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Tel 0151 420 1121.