NORTH PIER THEATRE, BLACKPOOL, The Grumbleweeds, with Stu Francis, pictured,. Runs to October 24. Seats £10. Also, Hale and Pace with support from Hilary O'Neil and Steve Rawlings. Starts Wednesday to Friday 8pm and Saturday at 7pm. Also, Roy 'Chubby' Brown, Saturday at 9.30pm and Sunday at 7pm. Ring 01253 292029.

PALACE NIGHTCLUB, Blackpool. Search for the next generation of disco superstars with Talent 2000. Singers, lookalikes, tribute acts, speciality acts, boy and girl groups, dance troupes, disco bands and DJs take their turn on the stage every Thursday night. Heats are held every Thursday night with a grand final at the end of the summer. Prizes include the chance of regular work at The Palace. For details Tel 01253 626281.

OPERA house, Blackpool. Sunday November 26, Tom Jones performs the classics, along with songs from his new album. Performance at 8pm. Tickets from £22.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach ARENA, Hot Ice runs until November 5. Tickets vary in price and there are two seats for the price of one on Mondays and Fridays, eves only. Tel 0870 444 5566. Mystique Blackpool Pleasure Beach, to Nov 5, star Richard De Vere. Various seat prices, including 2 for 1on Tuesdays and Thursdays, eves only. Tel 0870 444 5566.

WINTER GARDENS, The Spanish Hall, Blackpool. Tel 01253 292029.

WINTER GARDENS PAVILION THEATRE, Blackpool. Entertainment legend Danny La Rue providing glitz, glamour, song and humour in his own unique style for "Palladium Nights". The show's line-up also includes the famous Tiller Girls and more. Runs to October 28, every night except Friday. Also, The Three Tenors, Friday, 7.30pm. Ring 01253 292029.

CAMELOT THEME PARK, Chorley. A family fun day out. Tel 01257 453044.

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM, Armouries Drive, Leeds. Tel 0113 220 1884. Superb day out for all the family. Plenty to see and do and not too far to travel from Bolton. Wide range of guns and other weapons of war to look at and excellent displays, including birds of prey, which particularly appeals to the children. Menagerie, including horses, is also popular. Also, Saturday, August 19 and Sunday August 20 and Friday, August 25 to Monday, August 28, The Tournament of the Golden Swan. Mounted teams from the Royal Armouries will joust against each other in a medieval competition using swords. Also, to September 3, warning SHOTS!, a world premier exhibition of the Royal Armouries contemporary art collection showing issues of individual and urban conflict and violence. Also, Art Kart, an opportunity for children to make their own armour, gallery trails, puppet making, brass rubbing and face painting. Runs until September 1. To Sunday September 3, Dawn's A New Day - an exhibition of painting by Ashley Jackson. Open from 10.30am to 5.30pm daily. Adm £4.90 adults, £3.90 children and conc or family tickets £14.90.

CHESTER ZOO. Open from 10am daily. Tel 01244 380280.

CATALYST, Museum of the Chemical Industry, Mersey Road, Widnes. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Adm adults £4.65, children £3.40, conc £3.95 family ticket £13.95. Tel 0151 420 1121.

BUXTON OPERA HOUSE, Water Street, Buxton. Ring 01298 72190.

GRAND THEATRE, Blackpool. Comedy Bonanza 2000 with John Inman, Billy Pearce, The Nolans, The Bonanza Showgirls, Bobby Crush and Jimmy Cricket. Performances Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 8pm and Wednesday Thursday and Saturday at 6.15pm and 8.45pm. Prices from £7. Runs until Saturday October 28. Ring 01253 290190 or 01253 293444 for group bookings.

PERFORMANCE 2000 - Dance, music and Drama Summer School, Dialstone Lane, Stockport. Monday, August 21 to Friday August 25. Professional teachers and performers will show students aged 10 years and above dance, music and drama. From 10am to 6pm each day. For further information ring Martin Robinson on 01663 719139.

TOWER BALLROOM, Blackpool. Live music and dancing to the sounds of the Wurlitzer Organ throughout the day Monday to Saturday.

TOWER LOUNGE, Blackpool. Sharmock Man and Friends perform an Irish sing-a-long, Monday to Thursday lunchtimes and Wednesday evening. Also, Fridays, Byond Terrific Soul.

STRUMBLE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE, Fishguard. Sunday, July 30. Visit the lighthouse and raise funds for the Shalom House Trust. Open from 12 noon to 6pm. Entry £1.

FISHGUARD AGRICULTURAL ANNUAL SHOW, Fronhaul Fields, Cefn Road, Fishguard. Friday, August 4. A day for the family to enjoy go-karting and horse jumping and watch sheep shearing demonstrations. Free buses will run to the show every hour from Fishguard Square. Admission £4 for adults and £1.50 for children.