Get ready for a weekend of star performances, romantic opera music and plenty of magic and mayhem with Sooty and friends.

*RnB legend Alexander O'Neal will perform at Weymouth Pavilion tomorrow (18) at 7.30pm with his nine piece all star band celebrating his 1987 masterpiece HEARSAY, widely regarded as one of the best RnB albums of all time.

Spending over 2 years in the UK album charts and selling over 700,000 copies HEARSAY was certified triple platinum by the B.P.I. The album launched seven charting singles, Fake, Criticize, Never Knew Love Like This, The Lovers, (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me

*GRAPPLE fans are in for a treat when Ultimate Pro Wrestling comes to the county town tonight. (17)Featuring UPW Champion 'Dirty' Dick Riley, the Corn Exchange will play host to the bout from 7.30pm.Tickets cost £12.50 for adults and £5 for children under 16. Go to skiddle.com to book tickets or they can be bought from Dorchester Tourist Information Centre on 01305 267992 .

*BE lovestruck by some of opera's finest arias at Dorchester Corn Exchange tomorrow (18) evening.Swansea City Opera will perform A Night of Romantic Opera - and enchanting evening of arias and ensembles accompanied by piano. Music will be performed performed by a carefully selected cast of singers from the major national and international opera houses, with music from some of the best-loved romantic composers including Puccini, Verdi, Bizet and Mozart. Contact Dorchester Arts for tickets.

*CHIN chin with a Gin Night in aid of the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust tomorrow (18) at 7pm in Poundbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about gin from a local expert. Tickets are £20, and include a finger buffet. Buy tickets online now at https://www.weld-hospice.org.uk/product/gin-night-ticket/ or call Fundraising on 01305 261800.

*NORTHERN Soul will be back by popular demand to the Ocean Room of Weymouth Pavilion tomorrow evening.A team of specialised top DJs are coming down from 'oop north' to bring you the very best of the genre of music. Archive video footage will be on show and there will also be memorabilia on display and for sale. Contact the Pavilion box office for tickets.

*ALL are welcome to take part in six mile sponsored walk for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust this weekend. The March in March walk between Portland and Weymouth starts and finishes at Osprey Leisure Centre tomorrow (18). The start time is 11am. The walk is buggy friendly and people can turn round at any point if the weather isn't kind or they're feeling tired. On your return you will be treated to warm soup and a hot drink. Participants are just asked to raise as much as they can. Alternatively there is a men's only sponsored walk in aid of Weldmar tomorrow starting at Weymouth Rugby Club and finishing at Dorchester Rugby Club. There'll be a celebratory pasty at the end and a chance to enjoy Six Nations rugby on the big screen. See the Weldmar website for details.

*IZZY Wizzy, let's get busy when Sooty and Friends come to town on Sunday.The gang will be bringing magic and mayhem to Weymouth Pavilion at 11am. Call the box office for tickets.