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

Carol Service and Fireworks, Blackburn Cathedral, from 6.30pm.

Music for a Medieval Christmas with Tapesty of Music, Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, 7.30pm.

Advent Prayer Service, St Teresa's Church, Bentley Street, Blackburn, 7pm.

50/50 Ballroom Dancing with Denise and Frank Kellett, Knowle Green Village Hall, Longridge, 7.30pm.

Cinderella, King George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn. Until January 12.

Rossendale Aviation Society, Haslingden Cricket Club. 8pm-10.30pm. Annual slide photographic competition.

The Wizard of Oz, Municipal Hall, Colne.

"Scrooge -- A Christmas Carol," Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, 7.30pm. Until December 24.

Nelson Naturalists' Society, Holmefield House Community Centre, Gisburn Road, Nelson, 7.30pm.

Blackburn College Carol Service, Blackburn Cathedral, 3pm.

Padiham Photographic Society, Padiham Cricket Club, Arbory Drive, 7.30pm.

Blackburn Rambling Association, Oddfellows Hall, Regent Street, Blackburn, 8pm. Christmas Party -- Jacob's Join.

Ursual Hurst Exhibition, Lewis Textile Museum, Blackburn. Until January 4.

John Eddlestone Exhibition -- Blackburn 1963, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery. Until January 18.

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

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

Indoor Bowling, Chipping Village Hall, 7pm.

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, Inn at 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.

Senmior 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; 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.

Bowland Wild Boar Park, Chipping, 10.30am-5.30pm.

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.

The Emperor and the Nightingale, The Dukes, Lancaster. Until January 4.

Tom's Midnight Garden, Library Theatre, Manchester. Until January 25.

Beauty and the Beast, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester. Until February 8.

Aladdin, The Lowry, Manchester. Until January 5.

Peter Pan, The Met Market Street, Bury. Until January 12.

A Chile Christmas, The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester.

Little Shop of Horrors, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until February 8.

The Firebird, Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Until January 18.

Christmas Gala Concert, introduced by Nicholas Parsons, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 7.30pm.

The Nutcracker, The Lowry, Manchester. Until December 29.

Cinderella, Charter Theatre, Preston. Until January 5.

Visiting Grandad, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until December 28.

New Model Army, Manchester University Students' Union, Market Street, Manchester.

Secret Heart, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Until January 18.

CINEMA

GRAND, Clitheroe: Until Tues Anita and Me (12A), From Weds Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (PG).

APOLLO, Burnley: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), Santa Clause 2 (U), Deathwatch (15), Like Mike (PG), Fri to Tues Enough (15), Fri to Tues Mr Deeds (12A), From Weds Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A), Thurs only Road to Perdition (15), Sat morning Spider-Man (PG).

PREMIERE, Accrington: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), Like Mike (12A), Until Tues Enough (15), The Santa Clause 2 (U), Aniita and Me (12A), Sat and Sun Lilo and Stitch (U).

APOLLO, Blackburn: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), Santa Clause 2 (U), Until Tues Enough (15), From Weds Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A), Thurs only One Hour Photo (15), Sat morning The Grinch (PG).

WARNER, Walton-le-Dale: Die Another Day (12A), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Like Mike (PG), The Santas Clause (U), Enough (15), 28 Days Later (18), Fellowship of the Ring (PG), From Weds Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A).