*HAVE a real taste of Dorchester with a guided walk around the county town.

Carol Burgess will be leading a relaxed tour around historic Dorchester today (18) from 5.30pm.

The tour lasts around 75 minutes and starts from outside Dorchester Library. Find out about the town's Roman heritage, Thomas Hardy, the Tolpuddle martyrs, Judge Jeffreys and his 'Bloody Assizes' and much, much more! Arrive a few minutes early. It costs £5 for adults and £2 for under 12s. Call Dorchester TIC for more information on 01305 267992.

*AN UNFORGETTABLE story of love, family and friendship set in the depths of Victorian England comes to Athelhampton House near Dorchester tonight (18).

Chapterhouse Theatre presents this unforgettable piece of outdoor theatre.

Great Expectations follows the fortunes of a young Pip as he falls in love, finds his fortune and makes his way in the world.

Gates open at 6pm, the performance starts at 7.30pm.

*A MEMORABLE evening of hysterical nonsense comes to Weymouth Pavilion tonight at 7.30pm when Jethro takes to the stage.

The Bull and Bonkers tour will see Jethro befuddling his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. Call the box office for tickets.

*TONY Lowe will take to the bandstand of the Borough Gardens in Dorchester on Sunday at 2pm.

The velvet-voiced singer will be performing classic hits that have stood the test of time.

*GARDENERS of all ages have the opportunity to learn about hedgehogs at Hedgehog Day at Poundbury Garden Centre tomorrow. (19)

From 10am to 4pm take part in fun activities with the aim of educating about the many threats that hedgehogs face and how gardeners can make a difference to their safety and wellbeing.

*ONE of the UK's top tribute bands, the Ultimate Beatles, come to Weymouth Pavilion tomorrow.

Ultimate Beatles look the part as well as sounding great. They use the exact instruments the Beatles used, wear accurate costumes and even emulate the Beatles' cheeky Liverpudlian wit and personalities.

The gig begins at 7.30pm. Call the box office for tickets.

*POPULAR annual event Buckham Fair Pony and Dog Show returns to Beaminster on Sunday.

This is an annual event held at the farm belonging to TV's Martin Clunes in aid of Julia's House Children' s Hospice.

The show starts at 9am and includes a massive fun fair, food, beer tent, heavy horse show & vintage cars, stunt dogs from Film & TV and much much more.

*FUNNY man Jimmy Carr brings his Best of, Ultimate Gold, Greatest Hits Tour to Weymouth Pavilion on Sunday at 7.30pm.

Jimmy has gathered a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show.

Call the box office for tickets.