THERE'S plenty to keep you occupied this weekend, from plays and shows to activities to keep the youngsters occupied, as February half-term begins.

*A NEW season of comedy begins at Weymouth Pavilion on Sunday with headliner Sean Hughes kicking off the laughs.

Voted one of Channel 4's '100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time' and best known to TV audiences for his long running stint as team captain on 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks', Sean burst onto the standup scene to become the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival. The laughs begin at 7.30pm. Call the Pavilion box office for tickets.

*BOOK your place by the ringside for Fight Nation Wrestling at Weymouth Pavilion on Sunday.

The Boy Who Cried Darewolf Tour is calling in, featuring former WWE and current Lucha Underground superstar The Darewolf PJ Black, also known as Justin Gabriel, as well as New Japan Pro Wrestling's Bullet Club member Chase Owens.

The action kicks off for grapple fans at 5pm.

*SEE a side-splitting performance with guaranteed Instant Sunshine at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester, on Sunday from 2.30pm.

This unique musical comedy team has been entertaining audiences for years with their blend of witty songs and hilarious routines.

They take a sideways look at every day life in a beguiling and very funny style all their own and this drop of comical sunshine will definitely brighten up the dark winter days.

Contact Dorchester Arts for tickets.

*DEVELOP your photographic skills with wildlife photographer Julian Sawyer at Durlston Country Park in Swanage on Sunday at 10.30am.

The Purbeck Footprints Wildlife Photography walk costs £5. Booking is essential on 01929 42444. Meet at the castle.

*GET your youngsters back to nature with the Whittle Stix 'n' nature Club in Wareham Forest on Saturday from 11am.

Join us at Forestry Commission Woods and Forests, Wareham Forest for some nature inspired activities, fun and games!

This month we will be looking for some signs that spring is on its way, exploring the trees, taking a close look at nature and finding our way around the forest.

The February session will include winter tree identification, finding the 'focus study' tree, basic map reading, woodland activities and games, basic fire lighting and cooking over the fire.

Places are limited and booking is essential on 0791 2646483.

*LOVE is in the air in Exeter this weekend at the International Antique Home and Vintage fair comes to the Westpoint Arena.

With Valentine's day early next week the show has up to 300 indoor stands of everything for the antique and vintage home.

With Valentine's day just around the corner there will be a large selection of jewellery for the love of your life along with a large amount of items that you will not find on the High Street.

The fair opens at 8.30am tomorrow and closes at 5pm. The fair reopens at 10am on Sunday and closes at 5pm. For more information please contact Continuity Fairs on 0770 3558600.