MAKING TRACKS - SOUTH PENNINE FESTIVAL. An event to promote walking and countryside activities organised by Rochdale Countryside Service and local authorities, club and associations. Events are taking place at various venues throughout the South Pennines. Runs until July 31. Ring 01706 373421 or 01706 373421.

VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2001. A feast for the eyes of visual arts including workshops, events, exhibitions and open studios. Events include an exhibition by Denise Holley at the Investment Centre, Waterside Drive, Wigan. Run until July 24. Also, a Geoff Taylor exhibition at Observer Gallery, Wigan. Runs until July 20. Ring 01942 404468 for details of events.

YORK EARLY music FESTIVAL. Numerous musical events to be held at various venues within the city of York. Runs until Sunday July 15. For details ring 01904 632220.

TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FESTIVAL. Internationally known acts from around the world will gather to perform folk and roots music in marquees. Artists include Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Hearts Mowlam Dub, All About Eve, The Soweto String Quartet, Mary Coughlan, Country Joe McDonald, Great Big Seas, Kilas and Little Johnny England. The site also includes camping facilities, children's tent, beer tents and trade stalls selling items from all over the world. Runs from Friday July 20 to Sunday July 22. Details are available by post from PO Box 984, Bath, BA1 6YH or credit car bookings ring 0117 929 9008 or e-mail an enquiries@trowbridgefestival.co.uk.

BUXTON FESTIVAL 2001. Buxton Opera house, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire. Runs until Sunday July 22. Events include Un giorgno di regno by Verdi. July 14, 16, 19 and 21. Starts 7.30pm. Also, Partenope by Handel. July 13 and 18. Starts 5pm. Also, The LIghthouse by Music Theatre Wales. July 17 and 20. Starts 7.30pm. Also, The Nose by Shostakovich. July 15. Starts 2pm. For full details and other events taking place during the Festival ring 01298 703395.

CHESTER SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL. A number of musical events to be held at various venues throughout Chester. Runs from Saturday July 14 to Saturday July 28. Ring 01244 320700 for details of events and venues.