TWO events this weekend offer the chance to admire nature in all her glory, as well as get an insight into some interesting ways to relax.

A walk around Westonbirt's wonderful woods is a healthy activity at any time of year, but this Spring Bank Holiday a visit promises to be even better for you. As well as filling yourselves with the joys of spring with a walk through the flowering tree glades there's a packed itinerary of stressbusting holistic classes, from yoga to reflexology, to try for free.

Events will also take you to the other side of the world, with a unique opportunity to make music with African musicians. Guided walks will take visitors on a variety of routes through the arboretum and families can pick up a children's activity trail map from the shop.

These trails form part of the Forestry Commission's Active Woods Campaign which is designed to get more people out and active by promoting the fantastic range of healthy activities offered by Britain's woodlands.

Tomorrow visitors can take part in 30-minute taster sessions in Nordic Walking, pictured right, a special pole-assisted power walking technique led by expert Pete Gurney.

On Sunday there will be some very special entertainment in the shape of a rare performance by indigenous African pygmies Baka Gbin alongside their hosts, Bath-based Afro-Celtic group Baka Beyond and their bicycle-powered Rinky Dink sound system a visionary Heath Robinson machine which will be pedalled by you, the audience.

The Baka Pygmies are experts at raising what the Irish would call the 'craic' and what they call The Spirit of the Forest, so seeing them perform live in an open-air forest environment promises to be an unforgettable experience. Performances will be on the hour from 1pm on Sunday.

If you prefer more formal flowers, Bath & North East Somerset Council's annual Spring Flower Show in Victoria Park, Bath, celebrates its 20th year this weekend and promises to be bigger and better than ever with almost 100 exhibitors displaying and selling flowers, plants, arts and crafts, furniture, tools, fresh food and much more.

The Spring Flower show isn't just for gardeners; it offers something for everyone especially the youngest members of the family. There will be a Children's Tree Climb, with tree experts on hand to help youngsters safely climb the enormous cedar tree adjacent to the bandstand in the park; an activity tent full of things to keep small hands busy; the Community Farming Marquee, run by Bath City Farm, will be hosting a Tractor Derby for children; and there is a crche for under 5s, making it the perfect venue for a Spring bank holiday family day out.

In the Main Floral Marquee some of the country's leading nurseries will be displaying their plants, and floral art clubs from throughout the region will be exhibiting displays. There will be gardening and floral art demonstrations, The British Food and Farming Marquee will be filled with delicious produce and cookery demonstrations.

Bath Beekeepers return to the show and there will be papermaking and basket-making demonstrations. Members of the TG/WI will be demonstrating crafts.