Start at Grange and work your way around the county....

GRANGE-OVER-SANDS...

FOR some fine local art head for the Grange and District Art Society Autumn Exhibition which is on show at Grange Public Library until October 29. The exhibition features a wide range of subjects in a variety of media, many of which are for sale.

BARROW...

BARROW Dock Museum is holding a special 3D art workshop and exhibition as part of this year's Big Draw event, on Sunday (October 18) from 2pm-3.30pm. Budding artists can create their very own fantasy creature from recycled rubbish with expert guidance from multi-media artist Jac Scott. For details, call 01229-894444.

KENDAL...

THE Kendal Midday Concert Club series of concerts continues with a performance by Red Priest at Kendal Town Hall on Wednesday (October 19) at 1pm. Red Priest are named after the flame-haired Antonio Vivaldi and have performed all over the world. The programme includes pieces by Bach and Handel.

SANDYLANDS Methodist Church, Kendal, is hosting a coffee morning and table top sale in aid of a South African children's charity on Saturday (October 15). From 9.30am-12pm. For details, call 01539-731942.

LEVENS...

SIMPLY Social, a group for non-smokers in their 30s to 50s will be organising a walk through the countryside around Levens on Sunday (October 16). Meet at Levens Church at 10.30am. For details, call 07751-485131.

LANCASTER...

THE new season at Lancaster University's Nuffield Theatre opens with a piece of performance art entitled Relative by Niki McCretton and video artist Kathy Hinde on Saturday (October 15) at 8pm. The piece uses physical, musical and visual art examining the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren in today's society. For details, call 01524-594151.

C'MERE, there's more! Irish funnyman Jimmy Cricket will be appearing in a variety show for all the family at Lancaster Grand Theatre on Sunday (October 16) at 7.30pm. The show also includes illusionists Safire and the Shannon Irish Dancers. For tickets, call 01524-845230.

PRESTON...

THE Charity Players present popular 80s comedy Allo Allo at the Charter Theatre, Preston, on Wednesday (October 19) at 7.30pm. The production features all the hilarious characters from Rene's caf. Runs until October 23. Call 01772-258858.

BOWNESS...

THE Cropper, Welsh and Roscoe Trio will be performing a Music in the Round concert at the Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness, on Monday (October 17) at 8pm. The programme includes a new work by Hugh Wood and pieces from Beethoven and Schubert. For details, call 015394-884444.

CARNFORTH...

DOLL enthusiasts should make a date at Leighton Hall, near Carnforth, for the annual Doll's House and Miniatures Fair on Sunday (October 16) from 10.30am-4pm. The fair features more than 30 stands selling doll house accessories and there will be exhibitions and displays set up throughout the house. For details, call 01524-734474.

GRIZEDALE...

EXPLORE Grizedale forest at one of the most beautiful times of the year on Saturday (October 15). Forests of the Past, Present and Future is a day dedicated to exploring how important forests were to our ancestors and to today's society. The event also includes an art workshop. For details, call 01229-860010.