With sunny days and warmer evenings on the table, it is time to fill your plate with fun activities from around the Lakes.

Morecambe...

Classical ballet takes centre stage at the Dome on Tuesday when the highly-acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet Company returns to present Swan Lake. Probably the greatest and most popular of all ballets, this stunning love-story offers imaginative, glamorous costumes and beautiful sets. It should appeal to all audiences so call the Box Office on 01524-582803.

BARROW...

A JOYOUS celebration of the best songs currently packing theatres over in the Big Apple, Beyond Broadway is currently one of the most popular touring shows in the UK and it will be calling in at Forum 28 on Friday at 7.30pm. Presented by a cast of top West End performers, their passion for music will be clear as they razzle dazzle through selected moments from Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mamma Mia, Phantom and Les Miserables. Tel 01229-820000.

KENDAL...

CUMBRIA Wildlife Trust is holding a Garden Bonanza on Sunday at Plumgarths, on Crook Road. The fun-packed day of activities at the trust's headquarters promises guided tours, music, rural craft and plant stalls, children's activities and displays of birds of prey and beekeeping.

ULVERSTON...

GET creative and try your hand at printmaking on Saturday with a Printfest workshop at the Lantern House. The event, from 10am-2pm, is part of Printfest 2004 a stunning and colourful art exhibition and sale of original prints by local and international artists taking place this weekend at The Coronation Hall. To book a place call 01229-588853 or 079760-62145.

GRASMERE...

DOVE Cottage, the Grasmere home of the famous poet William Wordsworth, is running a series of special events for families as part of Museums Month. On Saturday, young artists will be given the chance to follow in the footsteps of countless artists including Constable and Turner who have been inspired by the scenery of the Lake District. Free, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Tel 015394-35544.

PENRITH...

THIS Saturday's Movie Meal Evening at Rheged, near Penrith, includes two spellbinding giant screen movies based on real life adventures. Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure follows the heroic achievements of Ernest Shackleton in one of the most inhospitable environments on earth while The Mysteries of Egypt explores the myth surrounding the death of the young King Tutankhamun. Combined with a mouth-watering three-course meal, this is an evening to remember. For more information or to book call 01768-860090.

KENDAL...

HEALTH professionals are always telling us that exercise can be fun and on Monday it might be. As part of the Walking the Way to Health series of One Step at a Time' walks, you can meet at the Leisure Centre at 5.30pm for a gentle walk led by a trained volunteer, followed by a soothing swim. Tel 01539-729511.

MORECAMBE...

RECENTLY nominated for the Horizon award at the 2004 Folk Music Awards, exciting English folk band Dr Faustus, will perform at the Platform on Friday. A rare opportunity to see the four guys perform together since they first joined forces five years ago, the 8pm performance promises familiar songs sublimely arranged for melodeon, concertina, oboe, fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Tel 01524-582803.

SEDBERGH...

FOR a traditional country day out, visit Sedbergh's Ruby Red Gala on Saturday as the town celebrates 40 years of gala. As well as a traditional gala procession (starting at Maryfell at 12.30pm and finishing at Lupton Field on Back Lane) there will be fell racing, Westmorland wrestling, an army assault course, a beer tent and, to commemorate the 40-year milestone, an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota flypast.

CARLISLE...

SINCE their revolutionary TV series hit the nation's screens in the seventies, the TV Comedians have influenced a generation of comics. As part of their 2004 tour, Frank Carson, Roy Walker, Mick Miller and Ken Goodwin will be performing at The Sands Centre on Saturday. An unrivalled evening of comedy in its finest sense, be sure not to miss what could be the last opportunity to witness these great stars together on one bill. From 7.30pm call the box office on 01228-625222.