Summer is just heating up...get out and enjoy...

WINDERMERE... WINDERMERE is the picturesque venue for the last ever British Classic Motor Boat Rally this week. From tomorrow (Thursday) until Monday, the town's Steamboats Museum will welcome a host of fine vessels from across the continent for Europe's premier classic motorboat event. 015394-45565.

BOWNESS... BUG expert, Roger Swailes, will introduce youngsters to praying mantises, crickets, millipedes, grasshoppers and giant land snails when he visits The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction tomorrow (Thursday) with a host of live, exotic insects in tow. Sessions will begin at 1pm and 3pm. Call 015394-88444 to book.

BARROW... MUSICAL duo Bayou Seco will present a lively night of toe-tapping dance tunes and cowboy songs from the southern states of America when they play Forum 28 on Friday (8pm). With the vocal talents of Jeanie McLerie, who also plays a six-string fiddle, and Ken Keppeler on the accordion, banjo, fiddle and harmonica, the popular two are sure to deliver. 01229-820000.

MORESBY... EXCAPOLOGY, the ultimate Robbie Williams tribute act, will play at the Roosehill Theatre near Whitehaven on Saturday (8pm). With seductive dancers, and stunning backdrops, costumes and lighting, let Mr Williams' entertain you with all the classics. Box Office 01946-692422.

INGLETON... THE village of Ingleton will celebrate Yorkshire Day (Sunday) with an exhibition of all things Yorkshire and a number of local activities. From 10am-4.30pm at Ingleborough Community Centre, you can learn all about life over the border and try your hand at pot and papermaking as well as a range of other creative crafts.

MORECAMBE... SOME bone-crunching action with top British and American superstars from the Frontier Wrestling Alliance (FWA) at the Dome on Saturday. Take your place ringside at 7.30pm. 01524-582803.

KENDAL... Keep the kids happy and pack them off to Kendal Leisure Centre this week for a packed programme of Summer Sports. From 10am-3.30pm each weekday, eight-12year olds can enjoy a raft of sports from swimming and tennis to canoeing and trampolining both on site and around the Lakes. Call 01539-729777 for more details.

CARNFORTH... IF you're a fan of Shakespeare, Leighton Hall is offering an enchanting evening of theatre tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday (7.30pm). The Festival Players Theatre Company will perform the legendary playwright's comedy Twelfth Night (or What you Will) in the stunning gardens which will be open from 6pm so you can take along a picnic. 01524-734474.

CARLISLE... IF you are getting married and need inspiration, or if you are simply looking for a day out with a difference, head to Carlisle on Saturday as members of the Roman Military Research Society recreate a Roman wedding at the Castle. From 2pm you can watch exciting drills and displays before soaking up the atmosphere and romance as the bride and groom prepare for the 4pm service' which will be read in Latin with translation into English. 01228-591922.

AMBLESIDE... AMBLESIDE'S Traditional Lakeland Sports will bring Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, hound trails, fell races, children's activities, a fairground and more than 100 trade and craft stands to Rydal Park tomorrow (Thursday) from noon until 5pm. 015394-34087.