WOMEN'S RIGHTS: Kent historian Toni Mount will give a lecture about those who struggled to improve the rights for women.

The event, at 2pm on Saturday, is being organised by the Workers' Educational Ass-ociation at St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington. Admission is £8.50. Call 01689 850585.

BIRD BRAINS: A talk about how to make a bird box and bird feeder for your garden is being held at 10.30am on Saturday at High Elms Country Park, Shire Lane, Farnborough. People are asked to bring their own yoghurt pot or coconut shell if possible. Call 01689 862815.

PALACE HISTORY: An illustrated talk on the history of Crystal Palace is being held at The Phoenix Centre, 66 Westow Street, Crystal Palace, at 11am on February 25. Adm-ission costs £4, or £2 for concessions. Tickets are available on the door. Call 020 8402 8017.

FREE MUSEUM EVENT: Bromley Museum is holding free drop-in sessions for youngsters aged four to 11. There are two sessions today and tomorrow, from 11am to 1pm and from 2pm to 4pm, at the museum in The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington. Children must be accompanied. Call 01689 873826.

VOLUNTEER CALL: The Cancer Research charity shop in West Wickham High Street is looking for volunteers to work weekends. Call 020 8776 0755 or pop into the shop.