BOLTON MELA featuring music, arts and crafts, exhibitions and traders. Spa Road Playing Fields, Bolton. Sunday July 15. Starts 11am-5pm.

RUGHILL FAIR. An arts based community day. Waggon Road Playing Fields, Breightmet, Bolton. Saturday July 14.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND. An open air theatre production in the grounds of Harewood house, Moor House, Harewood, Leeds (located 7 miles from Leeds and Harrogate on A61). Runs from Friday July 13 to Sunday July 15. Evening and matinee performances. Ring 0113 218 1010.

LANCASHIRE GARDEN, CRAFT AND WOODLAND FAIR. There's something for everyone with all you need for the garden, craft stands, and a chance to learn more about the local environment and conservation, children's entertainers, brass bands, dancers, dog agility displays and a RAF Hawk Jet display. The event will be officially opened by Granada TV's Jeff Turner. Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15. Stonyhurst College. Ring 01254 826345.

BOLTON ARENA OFFICIAL OPEN WEEKEND featuring live band and performers, celebrity tennis and badminton competitions, face painting, sport activities and competitions and giveaways. Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15. Ring 488100.

MEDIEVAL BANQUET. Park Hall Hotel, Chorley. Tonight. Ring 01257 455000.

THE MANCHESTER FURNITURE SHOW. G-Mex Centre, Manchester. Runs from Sunday July 15 to Wednesday July 18. Ring 0161 834 2700.

NORTH MANCHESTER MELA. Heaton Park, Manchester. Sunday July 15. Ring 0161 773 1085.

BLACKPOOL LCTC TOWN CRIERS CHAMPIONSHIP. Blackpool Town Centre. Saturday July 14. Ring 01253 292486.

DOCK & RIVER CRUISE. Mersey Ferries Limited, Wallasey. Saturday July 14. Ring 0151 330 1444.

GREAT ECCLESTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Great Eccleston Showground, Great Eccleston. Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15. Ring 01995 679204.

MRO BIKE RACE MEETING. Oulton Park, Little Budworth. Saturday July 14. Ring 01829 760301.

COUNTRY FAIR. A classic car show, the West Lancashire Dog Display Team, morris dancing, line dancing, falconry, children's funfair and craft and trade stalls. Sunday July 15. Croxteth Hall and Country Park, Croxteth Hall Lane, LIverpool. Ring 0151 228 5311.

DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURE FAIR. An array of handcrafted dolls houses, shops and quality miniatures for sale and display. Sunday July 15. Cresta Court Hotel, Church Street, Altrincham. Ring 01254 705215.

ANTIQUES FAIR. The 32nd Cheshire Summer Antiques and Fine Art Fair featuring items such as 1950s watches, jewellery, art and pop memorabilia, porcelain, art deco and art nouveau, Edwardian, oriental carpets and silver. Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire. Runs from Friday July 13 to Sunday July 15. Open 1pm-6pm Friday and 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission £5. Ring 0161 839 4846.

MOTOR MANIA MONTH. A display of cars for all dedicated motor enthusiasts. Runs from to Sunday July 22 2001. Boat Museum, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Ring 0151 355 5017.

BARBIE - BEYOND PINK. An exhibition featuring the Princess of Pink, Barbie, along with her friends telling the story of the plastic icon born in 1959. The exhibition has over 100 dolls and accessories on display, an activity area where girls of all ages can dress up like Barbie, read stories and design their perfect Barbie doll. Runs to Friday July 27 2001. Wigan Pier, Trencherfield Mill, Wigan. Ring 01942 323666.

CELEBRATIONS 2001 - CHRISTIES OPEN DAY, STRAWBERRY FAYRE AND 100TH BIRTHDAY PARTY. Christie Hospital, Manchester. Saturday July 14. Ring 0161 446 3988.

SUMMER DIESEL EVENT. East Lancashire Railway, Bury. Runs to Sunday July 15. Ring 0161 764 7790.

FUN DAY. Wally's Youth Club, off Eldercott Road, off Hulton Lane. Sunday July 15. Starts 10am-4pm.

FLEETWOOD TRAM SUNDAY. Tram and Transport Festival, Fleetwood. Sunday july 15. Ring 01253 876525.

CHRISTADELPHIANS. A bible lecture entitled Messiah To Inherit The Uttermost Parts of the Earth. Green Room, Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Crescent. Tuesday July 17. Starts 7pm. Ring 655433.

WORDEN PARK, Leyland. C'est Tous perform Much Ado About Nothing. Runs until Saturday July 14. STarts 7.30pm. Ring 01772 431300.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND. An open air theatre performance in the grounds of Brandwood, Coniston, Cumbria. Thursday July 19. Starts 7pm. Tickets £8.50 adults and £5.50 concessions. Ring 015394 41396.