LOOKING for something to do this weekend?

If quality time in the Great Outdoors or some comedy or drama is what you're after, then look no further.

THE perfect antidote to that flat January feeling is available right here in West Dorset this weekend.

A Wyld Walking Weekend for all the family is being held at Monkton Wyld Court near Charmouth tomorrow (17) and Sunday (18).

These whatever-the-weather guided walks are designed with children in mind.

Explore the countryside at a leisurely pace with time for puddles, stick collecting and wintery activities.

This will involve a whole weekend of walking immersion, costing £50 in hostel accommodation for adults and £25 for children. See monktonwyldcourt.co.uk for more information.

CHESIL Beach Motors will be hosting The 'National Ford Tech Live Event' this weekend at its branch on the Granby industrial estate.

Opening hours will be from 10am to 4pm January 16-18 giving you the opportunity to try out Fords amazing new technology Experience Active City Stop, Active Park Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Aid, Adaptive Cruise Control, SYNC2 Touchscreen Navigation, Hands-free Tailgate, Powershift Automatic Transmission and much, much more.

They also have 1.0 EcoBoost and the new 1.5TDCI engine in our demonstrators for you to try out.

If you are thinking of attending or have any special requirements you can email sales@cbmford.co.uk or call us on 01305 761777.

EXPLORE the wonders of the Jurassic Coast at a new exhibition.

Newly opened at Durlston Castle in Swanage, the free exhibition is open from 10.30am to 4pm every day until February 5.

The exhibition takes a look at the Jurassic Coast and what makes it so special.

WATCH Casanova's womanising ways in Milborne St Andrew near Dorchester tomorrow (17).

Pip Utton - Casanova in Love is being performed at Milborne St Andrew Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Brought to the village by Artsreach, Pip Utton fuses theatre and spoken word with dance to bring an added element to the story.

Pip is joined on stage by a young contemporary French dancer, Marguerite Chaigne, who has few words to say but portrays all six of his conquests.

Call 01258 837371 for tickets.

Casanova in Love is also at Broadwindsor Comrades Hall near Beaminster on Friday January 23 from 7.30pm. Call 01308 867644 for tickets. See pip-utton.co.uk for more details.

FUNNY girl Sara Pascoe is at the Electric Palace in Bridport tomorrow (17).

The comedienne will be entertaining the audience from 8pm with her show Sara Pascoe vs History. Contact the Electric Palace for tickets.

TAKE some time out to spot Tarka.

An Amazing Otter Day is being held at Stour Valley Nature Reserve in North West Bournemouth tomorrow (17) from 10am to 4pm.

Learn how to look out for otters and youngsters will get the chance to make a fantastic otter crown. See rspb.org.uk for more details.

AN EVENING of poetry and music lies in store in West Bay tomorrow (17).

Multi-instrumental acoustic trio Three Cane Whale will be performing with Barbara Marsh at Sladers Yard starting at 7pm.

Starting at 7pm, tickets cost £15 or £30 with dinner. Call 01308 459511.