MILLENNIUM WATERWAYS FESTIVAL, Hebden Bridge, Rochdale Canal. Saturday September 2 and September 3. The Rochdale Canal, built to transport coal, cotton, wool and lime over the Pennines is the venue for events including Waterways for Youth, children's entertainments, competitions, fairground rides, canal society stalls, craft and charity stalls and boat rides.

KERSAL FESTIVAL, Littleton Road Playing Fields, Kersal. Sunday September 10. A family fun day with music, clowns, stalls and outdoor side shows. Starts noon. Ring Sue Barnes on 0161 736 9448 for further information.

FYLDE FOLK FESTIVAL 2000. Events from today include The Songwriters Ron Baxter and Ross Campbell perform at the Victoria Bar, North Euston Hotel, from 11am. Also, John Bond leads a singaround, Mount Hotel, from noon. Also, Mid Day Music will be played in the Victoria Bar, North Euston Hotel, from noon. Also, the Festival Ceilidh Band will host a musicians session, Mount Hotel, from noon. Also, Ron Baxter will lead a heritage walk round Fleetwood starting at the Mount Hotel at 3pm. Also, join Eileen McGann and David Knutson for a Down Home session, North Euston Hotel Ballroom. Starts 3pm. Also, Singaround Through Six with Brian Osborne, Mount Hotel, 5.30pm. Also, tonight The Marine Concert with Tall Stories, Eileen McGann and David Knutson, starts 7.30pm. Also, Folk On Friday with Camellia, Ross Campbell and Richard Hone, the Katherine Fear Band and Folklore, Victoria Bar, North Euston Hotel. Starts 8pm. Also,Mount Music at the Mount Hotel with Joe Crane, Hugh O'Donnell, Neil Brook and Tom Walsh. Starts 8pm. Also, Steamer Music with Spitting on a Roast, Strange Fruit, Eddie and Bruce and Captain Cooper's Motley Crew, Stember Hotel. Starts 8pm. Also Jollies Night in the Jollies Bar, Fleetwood Pier. Guests include Past Carin' and Gypsy Dave Smith. Starts 8pm. Also, the Strawhead 2000 Concert with ballroom host Ron Baxter, North Euston Hotel, starts 8pm. Events on tomorrow include Songs for the Jacinta with guests Camellia, Th'Antique Road Show, Fleetwood Museum. Also, Live at the Jollies with Past Carin', Strange Fruit, Elderberries, Bayou Gumbo, Fleetwood Pier. Also, I've Got Rhythm with Paul Wrigley, Scolds Bridle, Pamela Ward and Paul Cherrington, Nebula, the Katherine Fear Band and Ben and Joe Broughton, Market Tavern. Also, an afternoon concert with Gypsy Reel, Wild Welsh Women and the John Wright Band at the Marine Hall. Also, The Legion 2000 Concert with Tanglefoot, Marie Little and Meet on the Ledge at the British Legion Club. Also, Ceilidh 2000 with The Bismarcks in the Marine Hall. Events on Sunday September 3 include The Jacinta Concert with Derek Gifford, Pamela Ward, Paul Cherrington and Red Duster, Fleetwood Museum. Also, The Sid Kipper Show at the British Legion Club. Also, Rock in Jollies with Sundance, Gypsy Dave Smith, Elderberries, Strange Fruit and Past Carin, Fleetwood Pier. Also, A New Generation Concert and Young Performers Contest, Mount Hotel. Also, Lancashire and Cheshire Clog Dancing Competitions at the New Venture and Over 60's Hall. Also, Derek Stanton hosts a Lancashire Dialect Contest at the Steamer Hotel. Also, Songs for the Harriet with Scolds Bridle, Fleetwood Museum. Also, The Sunday Concert with Ben and Joe Broughton, Sid Kipper and Eric Bogle Band, Marine Hall. Also, The Legion Concert with Gypsy Reel, Tim van Eyken, Cockersdale, Kate Rusby, British Legion Club. Also The Final Concert with Folklore, Eric Bogle Band, Kate Rusby and Tanglefoot, Marine Hall. Also, September 2 and 3, Festival Craft Fair will be open in the Leisure Centre from 9.30am-5.30pm in the Marine Hall. For further details regarding events and tickets ring 01253 872317.

THE 2000 GREAT NORTHERN BRASS ARTS FESTIVAL, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Tomorrow, one of the largest brass band festivals in the world featuring music from The Black Dyke Band, Williams Fairey Band and the Halle Brass. Starting at 12 noon with a concert by The Marple Band and Simon Birkett, tickets £5. Also, an afternoon concert featuring St Helens Youth Band. Starts 2.15pm. Tickets £6. Also, The JJB Sports Leyland Band perform with the International Staff Band Derick Kane at 4.15pm. Tickets £7. Also, a Gala Evening Concert with the Black Dyke Band, Williams Fairey Band, Halle Brass and Rod Franks. Starts 7.15pm. Tickets £7, £9, £11, £13 and £16. Tickets available by ringing 0161 907 9000.

OTLEY BLACK SHEEP FOLK FESTIVAL. Friday September 15 to Sunday 17. Artists include Vin Garbutt, Sid Kipper, The Bearcats, Old Rope String Band, Chris Serburn, Denny Bartley, NIck Scott, Steve Tilson, Robin Garside, Steve Knightly, Blue Horses, Artisan, Blyth Power, Les Barker, Solan, Bayou Gumbo, Kate Rusby, The Bushburys, Tanglefoot, Mrs Ackroyd Band, Brian Peter and Gordon Tyrrall, Clamjafrie, Bill Jones, Smith and Hagagar, Dave Vermond, Robin Garside, Hall Brothers, Jim Lawton, Cobblers Wax, The DFM Band, Glen Folk, Three Up Front, Adrian Spendlow, the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England, John Prentice, the Yorkshire Trip Company, Loctup Together, Paul Wrigley and Brian Kregel. Morris dancers, a ceilidh and a craft workshop also form part of the fun for this year 9th annual show. For further information ring 01943 464858.