THIS year's Bromsgrove Festival may now be in its final week but there is still a host of exciting entertainment to tantalise residents out of their homes.

A round up of the week three events is as follows:

Thursday, May 8

l The Bromsgrove Art Exhibition continues at the All Saints Church Hall, in Burcot Lane. It will run until Saturday. Admission is free. *

l Jacqueline Ross and David Ponsford will perform Bach and Son at Grafton Manor Chapel from 7.45pm. The gardens of Grafton Manor will be open from 6.30pm.

l Mick Ryan and Pete Harris will perform at the Folk Music Event at The Ladybird, in Stoke Road, Aston Fields from 8pm. *

Friday, May 9

l Jazz legend Acker Bilk returns to Bromsgrove. He will play at the Spadesbourne Suite, in Burcot Lane, from 7.45pm.

l Local talent will be thrashing it out in the Battle of the Bands at the Ryland Centre, in New Road, from 7.30pm. *

Saturday, May 10

l City of London Sinfonia featuring Jennifer Pike will perform at St John's Church, Bromsgrove at 7.45pm.

Tickets for all events are available from the Bromsgrove Museum office in Birmingham Road or on 01527 876504. Tickets for fringe events (*) available at the venue.