FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, Bolton Adult Placement and Brindle Lodge Group family fun run/walk, Saturday September 9, 11am start from Leverhulme Park, Athletics' Stadium, Long Lane, Bolton. Choice of around two mile course (runners, joggers and walkers) or short course for the less mobile and wheelchair users. Registration at running track from 10.15am. Entry adults £3, juniors £1.50. Entries available on the day. Spot prizes, free buffet, results' sheet available, bouncy castle. Collect an entry form from Bolton Town Hall's Tourist and Information Centre.

BURY ART GALLERY, Moss Street, Bury. Saturday morning arts club for five to seven year olds every Saturday from September 16 to November 18 ( break for half term on October 28). Sessions run from 10.30am to 11.30am and the cost for all nine sessions is £22 (concessions £17). Get creative with drama, dance, art. Ring 0161 253 5878.

PHILIPS PARK LOCAL NATURE RESERVE, Whitefield. Sunday September 10, meeting at The Barn Countryside Centre at 11am. A chance to discover the hidden secrets of the mushrooms and toadstools organised by The Wildlife Trust. For more details ring Bolton 361847.

THE LOWRY, Salford Quays. The All New Dave Benson Phillips Show-music, Madness and Mayhem, on October 22. Ring 0161 876 2020.

BREWERY ARTS CENTRE, Highgate, Kendal. Sunday September 24, A Feast of Winnie the Pooh performed by Richard Medrington. Performances at 11am when eeyore has a birthday, at 2pm when tiggers don't climb trees and 3.30pm when Pooh and Piglet meet the heffalump again. Tickets £3.50 for adults, £3 for children and £12 for families for each show. Ring 01539 725133.

CORNERHOUSE, Oxford Street, Mcr. Ring 0161 228 7621. Action packed arts programme for youngsters aged 11-16. Every Sat at 11.30am, cost £2.50.

MARTIN MERE WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST, Burscough. Open 7 days a week from 9.30 to 5.30pm. Ring 01704 895181.

DOCK ROAD EDWARDIAN PUMPING STATION, Weir St, off London Road, Northwich. Ring 01257 260157. Northwich Water Heritage Trail guided walks every Sun at 3pm from the Edwardian Pumping Station. Industrial heritage of the River Weaver and Northwich. Guided trail walk. Dock Road Edwardian Pumping Station visitor facility open from 2pm to 5pm Sundays and Bank Holidays. Wardens demonstrate gas-fired engines and pumps in attractive grade 2 listed building. On-site parking and disabled access. Adm adults 50p, children and conc 25p.

TATTONDALE HOME FARM, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire. Ponies Ruby & Tuesday, will spend the summer as guests at Tattondale Farm, Tatton Park. There are baby goats, piglets, calves and new born chicks to see on the farm too. For more details ring 01625 534431.

CLIFTON COUNTRY PARK VISITOR CENTRE, Clifton house Road, Swinton. Ring 0161 793 4219.

PORTLAND BASIN, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne. Ring 0161 343 2878 for details.

NORTON PRIORY MUSEUM

AND GARDENS, Runcorn. Ring 01928 569895.

CATALYST, The Museum of the Chemical Industry, Widnes. Open Tueday to Friday from 10.00 to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11.00 to 5pm. Ring 0151 420 1121.

CADBURY WORLD, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham. The popular chocolate factory has just opened Cadbury Land featuring interactive family shows. The journey starts with a visit to an old fashioned sweet shop followed by an adventure with Dudley Sidebottom, Fudge, Buttons, Chomp and Wildlife. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 3pm. Admission adults £8, children (4-15) £6, family tickets £24 (2 adults and 2 children) or £29 (2 adults and 3 children), Senior Citizens and students £6.50. For further visitor information ring 0121 451 4180 for for reservations and group bookings ring 0121 451 4159.

THE LOWRY, Salford Quays. Families will find plenty of things on offer for children this summer. Families with children (aged five to 11) are encouraged to explore the Soft World exhibition by literally moving around the fabric works of art. The cost is £2 per child and there is no cost for adults accompanying children. Every Saturday morning, 11am to 1pm, The Lowry's Playhouse offers a creative adventure of fun-filled family activities for children aged five to 11. These sessions are led by professional artists who explore art, drama, music or dance. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the cost is £2 per child but no cost for adults. Places are limited so book in advance. During gallery opening hours (Monday to Wednesday, 11am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 11am to 8pm) visitors can enjoy the family corner where children under five can draw, read and play. This free facility features an activity table, books, shape, shake and make boxes and children must be accompanied by an adult. Artworks is open seven days a week, Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am to 8pm. Admission is £3.75, and free for children aged four and under.

Moses Gate COUNTRY PARK, Farnworth. Sunday September 24, 11am to 5pm, Working Woodlands Festival. A great day of fun and entertainment for all the family,with traditional crafts, arts, demonstrations, displays, food, story telling and willow weaving. Admission adults £2.50, children and pensioners £1. Family ticket £5, includes two adults and up to four children. Programme 50 pence. Free transport from Bolton and the festival. The bus will pick up every half hour from 11am to 4pm at Bolton Railway Station. Last service from Moses Gate Country Park is at 5pm. Ring Bolton 334343.

MEN ARENA, Manchester. October 5 to October 8, Disney On Ice Jungle Adventures. For tickets ring 0161 930 8000.