BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE...

ALAN Ayckbourn's new comedy, Drowning on Dry Land, continues at the Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness, this week. The play, presented by The Stephen Joseph Theatre, focuses on A-list celebrity Charlie and takes a wry look at modern, media-driven society and asks whether anything is what it seems any more. Performances at 8pm. For details, call 015394-88444. Runs until October 16.

PINFOLD Gallery's autumn exhibition is now on at The Gallery, Lake Road, Bowness, and features an eclectic mix of paintings from a variety of artists including Fiona Clucas, Marion Bradley, James Ingham Riley and Heather Blanchard. For details, call 015394-42929.

KENDAL...

THE Lakeland Sinfonia series of concerts continues with the Northern Sinfonia conducted by Wyn Davies, at Kendal Leisure Centre, on Saturday, October 16. The programme includes pieces by Ibert, Stravinsky and Ravel, and Catherine Bott joins the orchestra to sing Canteloupe's Songs of the Auvergne. The concert begins at 7.30pm. For tickets, call 01539-722533.

WALK your way to health and meet people on a short, guided walk from Kirkland to Fletcher Park on Thursday, October 14. The short route is wheelchair and buggy-friendly and starts from Peppercorn Lane Car Park at 11am. For details call 01539-790109.

WINDERMERE...

FOR some high-speed waterborne action head for the Low Wood Water Sports Centre, Windermere, this week. Windermere Record Week will feature international water speed records with some of the fastest boats around. The event runs until Friday, October 15. For details, call 023-8060-4100.

MICHAEL Revers Silver Jubilee Art Exhibition and Sale opens at the Ladyholme Community Centre, Lake Road, Windermere, on Saturday, October 16. On display will be a range of originals and prints in a variety of styles including watercolours and pastels. For details call 01706-639874. Runs until Sunday, October 17.

ULVERSTON...

MANCHESTER Camerata will be performing at The Coronation Hall on Thursday, October 14. The concert will also feature internationally-renowned pianist, Martin Roscoe, who will be playing in and directing the concert. The programme includes Beethoven's Second Piano Concerto and begins at 7.30pm. For details, call 01229-587140.

BEETHAM...

ENJOY a night at the Heron Theatre, Beetham, on Friday. Wits End is a cocktail of witty song and comic verse evoking 1920s New York. The show includes pieces form George Gershwin, Cole Porter and many others. The performance begins at 7.30pm and runs until Saturday, October 16. For details, call 015395-64283.

EDEN...

THE 13th North Pennines Storytelling Festival starts on Friday, October 15, at various locations around the Eden Valley. This year's theme is Old Settlers, New Settlers and the festival culminates in a grand gathering in Alston on Sunday, October 17. Storytellers will be exploring some of the tales and myths of people who have come to settle in the area over the centuries to the present day. For details visit www.npenninestorytelling.org.uk MILNTHORPE...

CUMBRIA Wildlife Trust, Kent Estuary Group will be hosting a lecture entitled Nature Reserves in South East Cumbria by guest speaker Kerry Milligan. The meeting takes place at Dallam Community Centre, Haverflatts Lane, on Monday, October 18, at 7.45pm.

THE Hale and Hearty Folk Club will be meeting at The Kings Arms for a Sing Around featuring a variety of musicians and singers. All welcome, including those who just want to listen. The evening begins at 8.30pm. For details, call 01524-734440.