KENDAL...

CALLING all budding actors, the Stagecoach Theatre School will front a five-day holiday workshop at the Town Hall (pictured below) from Monday for any six to 18 year-olds who fancy the idea of putting together a show to be performed next Friday (August 27). There will be dancing, drama and singing on offer whatever your experience. For more details call 01539-730849.

LANCASTER...

TONIGHT (Wednesday) and tomorrow, you can see the disturbing thriller, I'm Not Scared, at the Dukes Cinema. Telling the tale of a young boy who has an idyllic summer in his remote village shattered by the discovery of a buried secret, this nerve-jangling thriller is a sensitive study of childhood innocence and a worthy way to spend a couple of hours. Box Office 01524-598500.

KESWICK...

Lakeland Opera return by popular demand to present The Last Night of the Proms at the Theatre by the Lake on Sunday. In the Main House, Barrow Shipyard Brass Band and guest artistes will perform all the old favourites including Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and Rule Britannia. From 8pm, call 017687-74411 for tickets.

CARLISLE...

On Monday you can meet Jefficus the Roman soldier complete with full-suit of armour at Birdoswald Roman Fort. From 11am-4pm, the fearless fighter will provide visitors with the chance to try on his armour, and quiz him over rations and pay. A Roman helmet-making class will also take place from 1pm. 016977-47602.

KENDAL...

FEATURING the frontman from Nucleus Roots and C Charge, Dub Dadda at the Brewery Arts Centre on Sunday promises to be a dub-fest to remember with live-mixing and a real roots vibe. Part of the Sunday music Live programme, the free concert will take place 12-4pm. 01539-725133.

WINDERMERE...

THE Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra promise an excellent evening of musical entertainment when they play St Herbert's Church tomorrow (Thursday) from 7.30pm. With a diverse programme planned, if you have a penchant for Purcell or you are a mad fan of Mozart, this event is not one to be missed.

BURTON-IN-LONSDALE...

EXHIBITORS from across the country will be competing for the Royal Horticultural Society's Banksian Medal and the Blue Ribbon at Burton's long-standing Horticultural Show on Saturday. In the Village Hall, there will be some stunning floral arrangements and demonstrations from artists and wine-makers. If that isn't enough to tempt you, check out the delicious cakes on offer in the Methodist School Room.

STAVELEY...

THE Roundhouse's popular Annual Art Exhibition opens on Saturday featuring work by pupils of Staveley School and a selection of wood-turned items by Andy Gill. Until the end of the month, the exhibition, at the Roundhouse, is open daily from 10.30am-5.30pm.

WINDERMERE...

TOMORROW (Thursday) evening the National trust event, Bangers and Bats, will provide takers with a tasty casserole (presumably with sausage and not bat meat!) before the Westmorland Bat Group present a talk on the nocturnal creatures. Meeting at Fell Foot tearoom at 7pm, dress for the weather. 015394-46402.

MORECAMBE...

MORE than 20 live bands from around the area will be showcasing their talents in a free and easy gig this weekend. At the Dome, the Freestage Live Festival will take place on Friday (7pm-midnight) and Saturday (1pm-midnight). Tel: 01524-582803.