PARK High School presents Alan Ayckbourn's 'Ernie's Incredible Inclinations' on July 2 and 3 at the Lower School in Birkenhead. Performances begin at 7.30pm.

VALE Park hosts a free festival, featuring local bands, in aid of children's charities, from noon on July 11. Very special guests are expected at the bandstand but sponsors are needed. For details, call Simon on 0961-939-289.

FOLK in the Park, featuring George and Gill Peckham, Eddie Morris, Roger Parker and Fiddlestone, starts at 2pm at Vale Park this Sunday.

BIRKENHEAD Arts and Craft Society hold monthly exhibitions on Saturday, June 27, and Saturday, July 11, from 11am to 4pm at St Laurence's Parish Centre. Any interested local artists should call the secretary on 513-3772.

CHESTER Jazz and Blues festival takes place from Wednesday, July 1, to Monday, July 29. Stars include George Melly, Jan Akkerman, Don Weller, Alan Price and many more at venues around the city. For details, call 01244-400414.

LIVERPOOL Royal Court presents Led Zed, a tribute to Led Zeppelin's rock movie 'The Song Remains the Same', which was filmed 25 years ago. The rocker's tribute is on Saturday, July 18, with tickets priced at £8.50. On Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, the Court plays host to 'Purple Rain' - a tribute to rock's smallest star, Prince. Tickets cost £7.50, or £6 unwaged.

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