THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market Street, Bury. 19th Bury Beer Festival presented by the Rochdale Oldham and Bury Branch of Camra. Over 65 different ales available with a wide selection of foreign bottled beers, traditional ciders and hot food. Live entertainment Saturday evening. November 24 and 25. Open Friday noon-3pm and 5pm-11pm; Saturday, noon-4pm and 6pm-11pm. Admission Friday lunch 50p and Friday evening £2, Saturday lunch £1 and Saturday evening £1.50.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN to be held at various venues in Wirral. Runs from tonight to Sunday November 26. Ring 0151 666 5060 for details of venues.