Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley.

Friday, June 1

CHILDREN aged four to seven can learn how their Victorian counterparts amused themselves in the days before TV and video games at a special activity morning at Kendal Museum from 11am-12.30pm. For details, call 01539-721374.

GET creative at a carving workshop at Townend, Troutbeck, from 1pm-4.30pm. The session includes the use of child-friendly materials and tools. For details, call 015394-32628.

JAZZ vocalist Sue Parish will be in concert with Eileen Guppy (piano) and Dave Truner (bass) at The Platform, Morecambe, at 7.30pm. Tel 01524-582803.

Saturday, June 2

VILLAGERS in Blawith can enjoy a special night combining flowery words and fine ale at a Poem and a Pint evening at the Water Yeat Village Hall at 7.30pm. Guest poet is Caroline Carver and there will be live music from Louise Mary Martin. For details, visit the website at www.apoemandapint.webhop.org.

BEER lovers can sample up to 170 fine ales at the Keswick Beer Festival today and tomorrow (Sunday).

Sunday, June 3

CYCLISTS can explore the beauty of the Furness countryside on a 25-mile ride with the Kendal and District Cycle Scene. Meet at Ulverston train station at 10.30am. For details, call 01524-761801.

CHILDREN can experience all that rural South Lakeland has to offer on a walk around Strudda Bank Farm, near Calder Bridge, where they can come face to face with lambs and calves and learn about the link between farming and the environment at 2pm. For details call, 01946-862474.

THE annual Mallerstang Horseshoe and Nine Standards Yomp takes place in the Yorkshire Dales. The event comprises three routes covering distances from six and a half to 23 miles to suit walkers of all experience and levels of fitness. The event is organised by the Rotary Club of the Eden Valley to raise money for a number of charities. For details, visit the website at www.yorkshiredales.org.

For a full list of events around our region, see this week's Pick of the Week in the Leisure Section of this week's Westmorland Gazette.