EVENTS

ALBERT HOTEL, Derby Street, Bolton. Tuesday October 31, Halloween fright night in aid of Whizz-Kidz charity, which helps disabled children. Runs from 7pm to 11pm, free entry, raffle, games, prize for best fancy dress costume. Ring Bolton 402792.

SALFORD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE, The Quays. A Look Back at Police and Crime. Duncan Brody from Greater Manchester Police talks about police equipment through the ages. Wednesday November 1. Starts 2.30pm. Admission £2.50 including refreshments.

Turton TOWER, Chapeltown Road, Turton, Bolton. Sculpturer Adrian Mason working on a badger. Sunday October 29. Starts 1pm-4pm.

ASDA, Clayton Green Centre, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley. Fantastic Fairy Hot Air Balloon featuring Bizzie baby will be flying in the morning, children's entertainments, product giveaways and fun for all the family as part of the Asda Roadshow. The day's events conclude with a spectacular firework display at 8pm. Sunday October 29.

MOSES GATE COUNTRY PARK, Farnworth. Bolton Countryside Service has organised a series of countryside workshops. Sunday October 29 willow weaving, using living, green willow to create woven panels. Workshops will run from 10am to 4pm and the organisers will teach new and interesting skills both to absolute beginners and the more "crafty". Workshops cost £25 each and you'll need to take along a packed lunch. Spaces are limited so book early. Ring Bolton 334343.

TURTON TOWER, Chapeltown Road, Turton, Bolton. Until October 31 youth arts 2000 gallery trail. Also, Sunday October 29, hands behind the sculpture, Adrian Mason sculpting a badger for Turton Tower. For more details ring Bolton 852203.

BOLTON DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY, Lecture Theatre, Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. All meetings held at 10.45am, subscription for year £22, single lectures £4, pay at the door. November 7, Christianity in Lancashire with Stephen Sartin, December 5, glass making from Ancient Egypt to 19th Century Europe with John Brooks. December 12, Christmas Lunch. Ring Bolton 301969.

THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216.

KING GEORGES HALL, Northgate, Blackburn. Ring 01254 582582.

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM, Leeds. Open from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Adult prices £4.90, children/concessions £3.90 and family tickets £14.90. Ring 0990 1066 66.

ARTBASE STUDIOS, The Old Fire Station, The Crescent, Salford. Creative Ceramics Course. Demonstrations and tuition to learn about coiling, slabbing and throwing, the use of glazes, electric and raku kiln packing and firing. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4.45pm and Tuesdays, 6pm to 9pm. Price £6.50 per session. Ring Paul Smith on 0161 737 1040 for further details and to book.

BOLTON CENTRAL LIBRARY, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton, in the Green Room, 7pm, Tuesday bible lectures by Christadelphians. Every week to December 5. Ring 0161 723 3983.

ARLEY HALL AND GARDENS, near Northwich, Cheshire, will be open to the public for weekends only during October. Crafts on October 28 and 29. Reduced entry price of £2.50 for adults and children aged five to 15 admitted for £1. Normal admission prices to the antique and craft fairs will apply. Gardens open 11am to 5pm.

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE, Manchester Road (A56) Bury, Lancs, Model Railway Exhibition. Trade stands, refreshments available, free parking and easy access for the disabled. Tomorrow 10am to 6.30pm, Sunday 29th October 102m to 5pm. Admission is £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children/OAPs. Family ticket is available for £7. Ring 01706 650 503.

CLIFF RANGER BASE, off South Radford Street, Kersal, Salford. Join a Ranger from the Croal Irwell Valley Countryside Service for an easy autumn seasonal walk discovering some of Salford's woodland secrets. Sunday October 29. Starts 2pm.

DOFFCOCKER CAR PARK, opposite Delph Hill Church. A Tale of Two Lodges. Spend an afternoon walking around the lodges looking at the birdlife with the Croal Irwell Valley Countryside Service. Wednesday November 1. Starts 1.30pm.

LYME PARK, Disley, Stockport. A chance to visit The Cage, an 18th century banqueting tower with views for miles around. Saturday October 28 and Sunday October 29. Open from 12 noon.

REASEHEATH COLLEGE, Nantwich, Cheshire. Willow weaving workshop for beginners with The Royal Horticultural Society. Saturday November 4. Members £6 and non-members £7.50. Ring Jean Thomas on 01270 625131.

G-MEX CENTRE, Manchester. Careers and Jobs Live 2000 exhibition. Sunday October 29 to Tuesday October 31. Ring 0161 834 2700 for further information.

ARLEY HALL, Arley, Northwich. Craft fair with over 70 exhibitors of British craftsmanship. Saturday October 28. Ring 01565 777284.

CHESTER RACE COURSE. Antiques and Fine Art Show. Runs until Sunday October 29. Ring 01444 482514 for further details.

CAPESTHORNE HALL, Siddington. Antiques Fair. Friday October 27 to Sunday October 29. Ring 01625 861221 for further details.

WOOLSTON PARK, Woolston. Firework Spectacular. Thursday November 2. Ring 01925 824398.