Fancy finding out about Preston and South Ribble in the age of the Black Death? Then pop along to South Ribble Museum and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, July 16, for a lecture with curator, David Hunt, at 11am.

On Sunday, July 17, you can join David for a 2-3mile stroll to discover the medieval sites of Penwortham, meeting at the water tower, Liverpool Road, at 2pm.

Get your walking shoes on on Saturday July 26 for the third annual EMMAUS Lancashire Family Fun Day and Ribble Link Sponsored Walk at Haslam Park, Ashton between noon and 4pm and will include jazz, blues and pop music, clog dancing and cream tea cafe in the park's rose garden.

Pleasure boat trips will also be available on the Lancaster Canal.

For more information contact Danny Gallagher on 01772 715058.

Soul band, Nice Guy Eddie, are performing at various pubs and clubs on a county-wide tour including the Pleasant Retreat, Lostock Hall, (July 20); the Victoria, Lostock Hall, (August 6); the Ship Inn, Leyland, (August 7); and 12 Bar, Preston, (August 12).

Pop rock fans are in for a treat as Bon Jovi tribute band, By Jovi, heasds to Preston. The group will play Canterbury Hall, Garstang road on July 23 at 7pm. Tickets are £7 and available on 0800 028 0424 or on the door.

A photographic exhibition featuring wildlife art from around the world, by artist Steward Ellett, is at Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, until July 31.

For details call 01254 812229.