A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside.

"The Accrington Pals," presented by Blackburn Arts Club, The Club Theatre, Gibraltar Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm.

"Oliver," presented by The Basics Junior Theatre, Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, 7.30pm.

Whist and Domino Drive, West Bradford Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Padiham Photographic Society meet at the Cricket Club, Arbory Drive, Padiham, 7.30pm. Annual competition for slides.

Blackburn Rambling Association meet at the Oddfellows Hall, Regent Street, Blackburn, 8pm. Games and Chat.

Ives Gammell: "Transcending Vision" exhibition, Blackburn Museum. Until April 5.

"A European Grand Tour" -- watercolour exhibition, Gallery, Towneley Hall, Burnley. Until April 27.

Queen Street Textile Museum, Harle Syke, Burnley. Open until October 28.

Salvation Army, Blackburn, Home League, Vicar Street, Blackburn, 2pm.

Men's Institute, Burnley New Church, 7.30pm.

Blackburn and District Lupus Support Group meet first Wednesday of each month, Blakey's Cafe Bar, King George's Hall, Blackburn, 1.30pm.

Indoor Bowling, Chipping Village Hall, 7pm.

Life Drawing Class, Mid Pennine Art Gallery, Yorke Street, Burnley, 7pm-9pm.

Yoga, Silverman Hall, Nelson, 7pm-8.30pm.

Brierfield Bridge Club, Whitefield Senior Citizens Centre, 212a Manchester Road, Nelson, 1.30pm.

Weightwatchers, St Cuthberts Church, Burnley, 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Light Exercise for the Over 50s, Good Shepherd Church Hall, Earl Street, Blackburn, 10.15am-11.15am.

East Lancs War Games Association meet second floor, Great Harwood, Town Hall, Curate Street, 7.30pm.

Huncoat Neighbourhood Project drop-in centre, Methodist Church, Marshall Street, Huncoat, 1.30-3.30pm.

Christian Charity Shop, 27 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Life drawing classes, Mid Pennine Gallery, Yorke Street, Burnley, 7-9pm.

Brierfield Bridge Club, Whitfield Senior Citizens Centre, 212a Manchester Road, Nelson, 1.30pm.

Step One Singles Chat Night, The Wharf, Burnley, 8.30pm-11pm.

After School club (ages four to 11-years), Burnley Boys' Club, 3pm-6pm.

Coffee and chat, with creche available, Lower Chapel URC, Chapels, Darwen, term time only.

Under Ones Club and Parents and Toddlers -- health care worker in attendance for weigh-ins, advice, play skills etc. Refreshments available, Daisyfield Community Centre, Blackburn, 10am-noon.

Earcroft Community Base, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen: Public access IT noon-1pm; Earcroft Friends Over 55s group 1-3pm; Adventure Learning Club for 13-16 years 6-8pm.

Line dancing, (absolute beginners, 7.30 pm-8pm), Longshaw WMC, Bryan Street, Blackburn, 8.30pm-11pm.

Junior Judo, Shadsworth Centre, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, 8.15pm-9.15pm.

Line Dancing, Old Brass Band Club, Nelson.

Tea Dance, Leisure Centre, Darwen, 1.30pm-4pm.

Karaoke, Manor Barn, Padiham Road, Burnley, 8pm.

Djembe Practice Class, Raphael's Holistic Centre, Belgrave Square, Darwen, 7.30pm.

Quiz Night, KSC, Forest Street, Nelson.

Line Dancing, Revidge Fold United Reformed Church, Blackburn, 7.45pm-10.15pm.

Free and Easy, The Wharf, Eanam, Blackburn, 8pm.

Weightwatchers, St Cuthbert's Church, Burnley, 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Little Stars play and learn session for 4-8 years, 9.30-11.30am, Hollins Grove Church, Darwen.

Hippings Vale Artists, Harvey Street Community Centre, Oswaldtwistle, 9.30am-noon and 1.30pm-4pm.

Sequence Dance, United Reformed Church, Bolton Road, Darwen, 7.30pm-10pm.

Archery Courses for Beginners, Samlesbury Hall, 7pm-9pm.

Senior Citizens Luncheon Club, Greenbrook Methodist Church, Burnley, 11.30am.

Livesey Community Base, Brookway, Blackburn: Breakfast Club 10am-noon; Craft Group 1-3pm; Girls Group 7-9pm; Tea Time Club 4.30-6.30pm.

Men's Institute, United Methodist Church, Burnley, 7.30pm.

Sequence Dancing, United Reformed Church, Whalley Road, Accrington, 7.30pm-10pm.

Free Computer Training, Daisyfield Centre, Blackburn.

Sequence Dancing, Longshaw Community Centre, Manxman Road, Blackburn, 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Open Circle and Meditation and Awareness, Burnley Spiritualist Church, 7.15pm.

Women's Group, 9.30am-11.30am; Young Mothers Group, 1pm-3pm; Brook Health Clinic, 3.30pm-5.30pm; Decz Youth Club (aged 11-plus), 7pm-9pm, Darwen Community Centre, Knott Street, Darwen.

Families Anonymous (self-help group) -- only family and friends of suspected former and using addicts, Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn, 7.45pm-9.15pm.

Slimming World, United Methodist Church, Burnley, 10am.

Women's health, support groups, counselling, etc, Women's Centre, 25 Wellington Street St John's, Blackburn. 10am-3pm.

Line Dancing, St Francis Church Hall, St Francis Road, Blackburn, 8.15pm-11pm.

Volunteer Bureau, St John's Centre, Victoria Street, Blackburn, 9am-5pm.

WRVS Luncheon Club, Ragged School, Bent Street, Blackburn, noon.

Private Lives, Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Until April 5.

The Bangles, Manchester University Students' Union.

Corpse! Grand Theatre, Blackpool.

The Duchess of Malfi, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford.

Volpone, Marsden Theatre, Leyland.

Stephen Fretwell and His Band, Band on the Wall, Manchester, 8pm.

The Accrington Pals, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until March 29.

Oleanna, The Studio, The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster. Until March 29.

Educating Rita, The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster. Until March 29

CINEMA

GRAND, Clitheroe: Chicago (12A), Sun only Bowling for Columbine (15). Tel: 01200 423278.

APOLLO, Blackburn: Equilibrium (15), Barber Shop (12A), Maid in Manhattan (PG), Jackass the Movie (18), The Ring (15), Treasure Planet (U), The Wild Thornberrys (U), Thurs only xXx (12A), Thurs preview Just Married (12A), Sat morning Shrek (U). Tel: 01254 695979.

WARNER, Walton-le-Dale: The Life of David Gale (15), Equilibrium (15), Maid in Manhattan (PG), Jackass the Movie (18), The Ring (15), Two Weeks Notice (12A), Catch Me If You Can (12A), Sat and Sun only Treasure Planet (U), Wild Thorberrys (U). Tel: 01772 882525.

APOLLO, Burnley: Equilibrium (15)Two Weeks Notice (12A), Maid in Manhattan (PG), The Life of David Gale (15), The Ring (15), Jackass the Movie (18), Chicago (12A), The Wild Thornberrys (U), Treasure Planet (U), Barber Shop (12A), Thurs only Mr Deeds (12A), Thurs preview Just Married (12A), Sat only Santa Clause 2 (U). Tel: 01282 456333.

PREMIERE, Accrington: Maid in Manhattan (PG), Equilibrium (15), Chicago (12A), Jackass the Movie (18), The Ring (15), Treasure Planet (U), Sat and Sun The Wild Thornberrys (U). Tel: 01254 306660.