THE UK CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER OF 2001. Blackpool Magician's Club Annual Competition celebrating its 50th year with entertainers' competitions, magical championships and a gala show. Winter Gardens, Opera House and Empress Ballroom, Church Street, Blackpool. Saturday, February 23. Ring: 01253 711363.

VOLUNTEER DAY. A chance to do your bit for the environment by carrying out some woodland habitat management. Wear wellies and old clothes. Children must be accompanied. Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Earnsdale Road, Darwen. Saturday, February 23. Ring 01254 667130.

HEDGELAYING. Join the wardens and learn the traditional way of managing a hedge row improving the wildlife value of the hedge. Bring thick gloves. Junction Inn Car Park, Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24. Starts 10am to 3.30pm. Ring 0161 330 9613.

QUALITY CRAFT FAIR. 80 stalls selling crafts with demonstrations and workshops. Floral Hall, The Promenade, Southport. Sunday, February 24. Starts 10am to 4.30pm. Ring 01744 750606.

AN AUDIENCE WITH PAUL DANIELS. Britain's favourite magician combines spellbinding magic and comedy with the story of his career. Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Fairbottom Street, Oldham. Wednesday, February 27. Starts 7.30pm. Ring 0161 624 2829.

2002 MORRIS MINOR GATHERING. The most popular British car ever produced with all kinds of shapes and sizes on display including saloons, vans and the Traveller. Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Cheetham, Manchester. Sunday February 24. Starts 12 noon to 4pm. Ring 0161 205 2122.

STEAM ENTHUSIASTS WEEKEND. East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bury. Saturday February 23 and Sunday February 24. Ring 0161 764 7790.