Echoes Of Light exhibition, The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, opens on Saturday, runs until October 30 
The Northern Branch of the Guild of Glass Engravers is the foremost group of glass engravers in the North of England. The aim of the exhibition is to inform, educate and make the public aware of the art of glass engraving, by exhibiting glass engraved using modern engraving techniques, in the hope that it will arouse their interest in this wonderful medium. Many exhibits on display will be for sale, and will comprise of different types of glass including cased coloured glass, vases, bowls, goblets, etc, covering a wide range of subject matter, using a variety of engraving methods, which includes surface, intaglio and stipple engraving. Methods of engraving the glass include using an electrically driven hand held drill. This method of engraving has enormously expanded the possibilities of decorative engraving, allowing huge projects such as Church screens, windows, and many architectural subjects. Sand blasting and acid etching add to the possibilities. Copper wheel engraving was the most common method in the 17th and 18th century. Using a lathe with a diamond or copper wheel, where the glass is presented to a rotating wheel, many effects can be obtained, from deep intaglio to surface engraving. This is extremely skilful and requires many years of practice. Stipple engravers use a hand held stylus or scriber containing diamond or tungsten carbide fine point, where the design is made up from dots created by tapping the stylus on the glass. This method was widely used in early Dutch glass of the16th Century but the practice almost disappeared. Contemporary glass engraving is new to the majority of the public and we have found that visiting an exhibition of engraved glass encourages them to ask questions about it and to appreciate the artistic ability of the engraver. The Northern Branch members meet quarterly at Patrick Brompton near Bedale to hold engraving sessions, weekend tutorials with invited well-known glass engravers — who possess a lot of knowledge and experience — and to discuss anything to do with glass engraving. 01833-690606. 

The Northern Echo: Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles, Theatre Royal, York, on this weekend and runs until August 4 
Roll up, roll up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Prepare to be entertained as never before this summer! Be astounded as our lightning-fast troupe of Victorian travelling actor-musicians turn horror into howling comedy, full of quick-fire wit, tongue-in-cheek humour and physical slapstick. Gasp with amazement as we use music, shadow puppetry and theatre magic to turn the greatest ever Sherlock Holmes murder mystery into a family-friendly, hysterically funny, barking-mad extravaganza! On his foggy Dartmoor estate, Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead with a look of bewilderment on his face and suspicious paw prints next to his body. Has the demon hound struck again? Can our legendary detective and his trusty sidekick solve the mystery of the Baskerville curse before anyone else comes to a grisly end? Starring York Theatre Royal pantomime super-villain David Leonard as Sherlock Holmes, with a hugely talented cast of actors and musicians, this year’s fun-filled summer show will delight audiences of all ages. 01904-623568. 

York Knavesmire Show in the Park, York Racecourse, on Saturday 
The two-day family festival features live music, galloping horses, stunt shows, BMX displays and many more events and activities. Punch & Judy shows, circus workshops and a petting zoo will appeal to younger members of the family, whilst performances from Take That, Ed Sheeran and One Direction tribute bands alongside an appearance from ‘Britain's Got Talent’ finalist Steve Hewlett with his Ventriloquist act will be the highlight of the evening entertainment. Monster truck ‘Red Dragon’ will also be performing throughout each day with a chance to ride on board. So ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, get ready for the Show to begin.

BIG Little Gigs Kids – Ceilidh in the Country, Camp Hill Estate, Bedale on Satirday, 11.30am
It's all about introducing children to the wonderful and varied world of live music through high quality performance that is enjoyable to all ages. We’re excited to present a Summer Special Kids Ceilidh at the Camp Hill Estate in Bedale. Let us introduce you to the Bedale countryside, to embrace the British Summertime whilst enjoying some live music and Ceilidh dancing with the Blind Panic Ceilidh Band. The Ceilidh will be held in The Barn, so the show will go on come rain or shine! Make sure you pack your picnics, the estate is well worth exploring after or before the show. Your little ones can enjoy the Woodland Kingdom or have a treat at The Cafe. Tickets are £3.50 (under 1’s free). 07786-065722. 

Saltburn Food festival, Milton Street on Sunday
A huge celebration of good local food, it’s all part of a busy day that includes a bustling street market featuring more than 80 of the best independent food producers from the North East and North Yorkshire. Special guest chefs including award-winning Edinburgh restaurant owner Mark Greenaway from BBC2’s Great British Menu and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch will be cooking up a treat at the Festival’s live Cookery Theatre. Foodies can also enjoy a kitchen academy for children, world street food, outdoor dining and picnic areas, street theatre, a vintage bus as part of the festival’s park & ride scheme, and much more besides – all with good local food taking centre stage.