Yikes Scooby, is that a life-size Mystery Machine? It sure is, and it's coming to Bradford's Alhambra Theatre next week. Scooby-Doo Live hits the stage, with Shaggy, Fred and the gang solving yet another supernatural mystery. Lots of fun for youngsters from five-upwards and for parents who grew up watching the show. It runs from Thursday to Sunday, ring (01274) 432000 for tickets.

Tomorrow and Sunday you can enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane at the Haworth 1940s weekend. It promises to be bigger than ever, with a fly-past from a Spitfire and a Hurricane on Saturday, evacuees' arrival on Sunday, military vehicles and a visit by both the Queen Mother and Winston Churchill during the weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights there will be Forties-themed dances. Parking is always limited, so why not park at Keighley, Ingrow or Oxenhope railway stations and catch a steam train into Haworth.

If you love live music you'll love BD1 LiVE. Organised by music fanzine Mono, gig promoter Granadaland and Bradford Theatres, it's a series of gigs showcasing local bands, kicking off at St George's Hall next Friday at 7.30pm. Headlining the gig is Leeds-based five-piece Duels, and the other acts are Shipley folk-pop singer-songwriter Laura Groves, Bradford indie rockers Analog Bombs and Bradford three-piece Monty Casino. For tickets ring (01274) 432000.

Settle down for some glitz and glamour on Sunday night, when the British Academy Television Awards is broadcast on BBC1 from 8pm to 10pm. This year Yorkshire soap Emmerdale is nominated for the first time in six years for the continuing drama' category. Fingers crossed for the Hotten massive.

Calling all Meatloaf fans. Tribute act Dead Ringer from Hell is at St George's Hall next Thursday at 7.30pm. Using snappy dialogue and the music of the big man himself, the show tells the tale of the Dead Ringer, a Meatloaf-esque rock star and his turbulent relationship with his chick' Ginger and backing singers the Dead Bettys who are on loan from the Devil. Ring (01274) 432000.

The pretty picture postcard village of Burnsall is the perfect place to take a picnic or a relaxing stroll by the river. Savour the peace and tranquility of the beautiful rural surroundings in the Yorkshire Dales.

Adventure is the theme of this year's Pudsey Carnival tomorrow. There will be free entertainment for the whole family with Foreign Field providing parading soldiers, living history and a battle demonstration, plus a fun fair, sideshows, majorettes and a prize draw. The carnival takes place in Queens Park and runs from noon to 4.30pm.

For a star-studded experience head to Harewood House, above, where the county's latest attraction, the Yorkshire Planetarium, is a star-gazing experience not to be missed. Step into your own star chamber for this fascinating planetary insight accompanied by poetry by Ian McMillan and music by guitarist Eduardo Neibla. For more information visit www.harewood.org or call (0113) 2181010.

If it's nice over the weekend why not mow the lawn and tidy the garden? After that first cut your lawn will need weekly attention over the summer. A regular trim will keep it in tip-top condition over the summer months.

The festival season is upon us but with so many of them around the country it could all become a bit confusing. Whether you're a dedicated rocker, prepared to battle the crowds in the name of rock 'n' roll, or your festival approach is more relaxed, the England Rocks! campaign from Enjoy England has a festival just for you. For a free copy of the England Rocks! map call 0845 6037066 or visit www.enjoyengland.

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