BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB, Saturday October 21, car ramble to Barley, Blacko Tower, Black Moss. 12 miles, 10.30am start. Also, Saturday October 28, Dunscar Bridge, Torra Barn, Three Lowes, Dimple, 10 miles. Start 10.45am. For more details ring Bolton 697610.

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.

MOSES GATE COUNTRY PARK, Farnworth. Bolton Countryside Service has organised a series of countryside workshops. Sunday October 22, bodging, an introductory day into the basic techniques of green-wood working, using native, fast-growing timbers to make chair legs, rolling pins, spoons etc, using a shaving horse and pole-lathe. Also, 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. Bury Cinema Society presents Screen Scene 2000, Wednesday October 25, 2pm and 7.45pm, film show. Tickets £3.50, concessions £3. Ring 0161 761 2216.

KING GEORGES HALL, Northgate, Blackburn. Blackburn and East Lancashire Model Railway Society. Friday October 20, 5pm to 9pm, Saturday October 21 10am to 9pm, Sunday October 22 10am to 5pm. Adults £4, concessions £3, children £2, family ticket £10. Ring 01254 582582.

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM, Leeds. Open from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Adult prices £4.90, children and 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. On Sunday October 21 Lord Ashbrook will conduct guided walks through the Grove for members of the public. 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. Saturday 28th October 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.

TATTON PARK, Knutsford, Cheshire. October 21 and 22, the gifts fair, Christmas gifts and more, also November 11 and 12, the shopping fair.