* SATURDAY September 22: Free canal open day at Hanbury Wharf. Droitwich Canals Trust will give residents the opportunity to view work on the top three locks at the Junction Canal. Experts will be on hand to answer questions between 11am and 4pm.

* Sunday September 23: Droitwich Spa Town Council is sponsoring a concert by Stourport Brass Band at St Andrew's Church, in St Andrew's Street, from 2.30pm. Free entry.

* Monday September 24: A six-day Droitwich historic records exhibition opens at St Richard's House, in Victoria Square, courtesy of Worcestershire County Council.

* Friday September 28: A night of jazz is planned at Droitwich Spa Community Centre, in Heritage Way. Five-piece band Perdido Street Jazz Men will play from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Tickets are available from Executive Cleaners, in High Street, costing £4. Cash will go to Droitwich Canals Trust.

* Saturday September 29: Tour around the town to places of historic interest. The walkabout leaves the Parish Centre, in St Andrew's Street, at 2.30pm.

* Sunday September 30: Wychavon Festival of Brass. Fifty-two 20-minute concerts will be held in Droitwich Spa High School's various halls. Entrance to the Briar Mill venue is £5 on the door or £4 in advance from St Richard's House.