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

SATURDAY

A Magical Victoria Christmas, Blackburn Town Centre, 11am-4pm.

Christmas Ghost Walk meet Blackburn Market, 4.30pm.

Dance Evening, Astoria Ballroom, Rawtenstall.

Christmas Craft Special for children aged six to 10 years, The Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, 10am-11.45am.

Christmas Carls with the Choral Society and Entrada Brass, Chorley Town Hall, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

"Reform," The Royal Hotel, Great Harwood.

Yuletide event, Bowland Visitor Centre, Bowland, 2pm.

"A Little Princess, The Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, 2pm and 7.30pm.

Dance Night Out, King George's Hall, Blackburn, 7.30pm.

"Gone Beggin," Hordens, Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, 9.30pm.

"Beathovens, The Ranken, Hoddlesden.

"The Whiskey Chorus" folk group, Jolly Sailor, Booth Road, Waterfoot, 9pm.

Accrington and Blackburn CHA Club meet Bull's Head, Wilpshire, 1pm for Hurst Green (C).

"Invincible: The Early History of Preston North End," by David Hunt, South Ribble Muscum and Exhibition Centre, The Old Grammar School, Leyland, 11am.

Lock 'N' Load, The Wharf, Eanam, Blackburn.

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

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

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

Exhibition of Drawings by David Hockney, Towneley Hall Parlour, Burnley. Until January 5.

Christmas Crafts Exhibition, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery. Until January 4.

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

Snorkelling Club, Waves Fun Centre, Nab Lane, Blackburn, 8am-9.45am.

Free Internet Sessions, ICT Learning Centre, Turf Moor, Burnley, 10am-noon.

Matt Wood -- Northern Underground with Alex Yates, The Chocolate Bar, Duke Street, Blackburn, 9pm.

Rhet Set Disco -- 1950s Golden Oldies, Blackamoor Inn, Roman Road, Lower Darwen, 8.30pm.

Aerobics, Barden Community Centre, Burnley, 5pm-6pm.

Disabled Swimming, Daisyfield Swimming Pool, Blackburn, 7pm-8pm.

Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museums, Towneley Park, Burnley.

60s Music, Churchills, 58a Bank Street, Burnley.

Alex Yates, The Chocolate Bar, Duke Street, Blackburn, 9pm.

Dance Circle, Barlow Institute, Bolton Road, Edgworth, 7.30pm-10pm.

Formation Dancing, Brunshaw Youth Centre, Morse Street, Burnley, 10am-noon.

Pub Idol, The Bay Horse, Osbaldeston, from 8pm.

Blackburn School of Irish Dancing, West End Youth Club, Clayton Street, Blackburn, 10am-2pm.

Museum, Gift Shop and Tea Room, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson.

Creme of Commercial and Classic Dance Anthems, Priviledge Nightclub, Darwen, 9.30pm.

Dance Night, The Derby, Scotland Road, Nelson.

Girls Football Classes (under-15s), Shadsworth Leisure Centre, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, 11am-noon.

Victorian Industrial Landscape, The Weavers' Triangle, Burnley.

Saturday Morning Club for five-14 year-olds, Vanguard Community Centre, 65 Bevington Close, Burnley, 10am-1pm.

Ballet and Tap Dancing for children age two years upwards, Debra McLaren School of Dancing, Bank Street, Rawtenstall, 9am-9.45am.

Only Foals and Horses Animal Sanctuary, Redshell Stables, Redshell Lane, off Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, 1pm-4pm.

Children's Disco, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll Dancing, all ages and all grades, Sandersons Dance Studio (Tony's), Town Hall Street, Blackburn, 9am, 10am and 11am.

Sequence Dancing, (The Ritz), New Era Complex, Accrington, 7.15pm.

Children's Dancing Lessons (ballet, tap, disco) 9.30am-12.30pm, Darwen Community Centre.

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

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

Cinderella, Charter Theatre, Preston. Until January 5.

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

Coppelia, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Manchester, 7.30pm.

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

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

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

Aladdin, The Lowry, Manchester. Until January 5.

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

Syd and Fanny's Christmas Turkey, The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Until December 28.

Carols by Candlelight, Guild Hall, Preston, 7.30pm.

Little Shop of Horrors, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, 7.30pm. Until February 8.

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

Bootleg Beatles, Sheffield Arena, 7.30pm.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Burnley: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Die Another

Day (12A), The Two Towers (12A), Santa Clause 2 (U), Deathwatch (15), Like

Mike (PG), Swet Home Alabama (12A), Thurs only One Hour Photo (15), Sat

morning Men in Black 2 (PG).

APOLLO, Blackburn: Sweet Home Alabama (12A), Harry Potter and the Chamber of

Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), The Two Towers (12A), Santa Clause 2

(U), Thurs only My Little Eye (18), Sat morning Ice Age (U).

GRAND, Clitheroe: Lord of the Rings -- The Two Towers (12A)

PREMIERE, Accrington: The Two Towers (12A), Harry Potter and the Chamber of

Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), Like Mike (12A), The Santa Clause 2

(U), Men in Black 2 (PG).

WARNER: Walton-le-Dale: The Two Towers (12A), Harry Potter and the Chamber

of Secrets (PG), Sweet Home Alabama (12A), Die Another Day (12A), Like Mike

(12A), The Santa Clause 2 (U),

SUNDAY

Organ Recital with Richard Tanner playing "La Nativite," Blackburn Cathedral, 7pm.

Dream Panto 2002 -- "Cinderella," Oswaldtwistle Town Hall, 7pm.

Christmas Carol Concert, Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne, 7.30pm.

Hyndburn Ramblers meet Plantation Street/Eastgate car park, Accrington, 9am for Healey Dell (eight miles).

Santa visit -- games and prizes, meet Towneley Cafe, Burnley, 1pm and 3pm.

Carol Service, Bowland Chapel, 7pm.

Candlelit Carol Service, Waddington Methodist Church, 5pm.

Christmas Music and Carols, Todmorden Town Hall, 7.45pm.

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

Blackburn Ramblers meet Blakey Moor Baths, Blackburn, 9am for Harrop Fold (A).

Quiz Night, Observatory Hotel, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, 8pm.

Jacobean Manor House, Gawthrope Hall, Padiham.

Songs of Praise, Salvation Army, Vicar Street, Blackburn, 4pm.

Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museums, Towneley Park, Burnley.

Junior Youth Theatre (eight-12 year-olds), Empire Theatre, Bolton Road, Ewood, Blackburn, 2pm-3.30pm.

East Lancashire Concert Band rehearsals, James Street WMC, Oswaldtwistle, 11am-1pm.

Bethany Christian Fellowship, YMCA, Clarence Street, Blackburn, 10.30am.

Darwen St James Marching Band, St James Primary School, off Olive Lane, Darwen, 6pm-8pm.

Adult Supervised Gym Sessions, Shadsworth Leisure Centre, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, 10am-noon.

Free and Easy, Guide Conservative Club, School Lane, Guide, 8pm.

Aerobics, Barden High School, Burnley, 5pm-6pm.

Pub Idol, The Bay Horse, Osbaldeston, from 8pm.

Fun Pop Quiz, Black Bull Inn, Marsden Road, Burnley, 8.30pm.

Coffee Morning, Lower Darwen Village Community Centre, 10am-noon.

Social Badminton, Shadsworth Leisure Centre, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, 11am-1pm.

Museum, Gift Shop and Tea Room, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson.

Senior Youth Theatre (ages 13-21), Bolton Road, Ewood, Blackburn, 3.30pm-5.30pm.

Victorian Industrial Landscape, The Weavers' Triangle, Burnley.

Sunday Shopping, Blackburn Town Centre, 11am-5pm. Free parking.

Adult Beginners Dance Class, The Candy Club, Manchester Road, Burnley, 8.30pm-9.30pm.

Sequence Dancing, St Joseph's RC Church, Bolton Road, Darwen, 7.30pm-10pm.

Family Fun Orchestra for players of all ages, Heapey and Wheelton Village Hall, 6.15pm-7.45pm.

MONDAY

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, led by the Cathedral Choir, Blackburn Cathedral, 7.30pm.

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

Jam Night, The Royal Hotel, Great Harwood.

Exhibition of Christmas Crafts, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery. Until January 4.

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

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

Accrington Camcorder Club, Clifton Mill, Pickup Street, Oswaldtwistle, 7pm.

Blackburn and District Camera Club, Lower Schoolroom, Wilpshire Methodist Church, 7.30pm.

Line Dancing -- beginners and easy line dances, Accrington Stanley Football Club, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Brierfield Bridge Club, Whitefield Centre, 212A Manchester Road, Nelson.

Salsa Dance Class, Green Lane Community Centre, Blackburn, 7pm-8pm.

Trampolining Sessions, Jump.UK Trampoline Centre, St Peter Street, Blackburn, 6pm-8pm and 8pm-9pm (adults).

Tai Chi, Nazareth Unitarian Chapel, Knight Hill, Padiham, 7.30pm.

Meditation, 7.30pm-8.30pm; Yoga, 7.30pm-9pm, Raphael Holistic Centre, Bank Chambers, Belgrave Square, Darwen.

Girls Brigade (age five to 14), Woodnook Baptist Church, Royds Street, Accrington, 6.30pm-8pm. (Explorers 6.30pm-8.30pm).

Coffee Morning, Lower Darwen Village Community Centre, 10am-noon.

Weightwatchers, Tony's Ballroom, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, 5.30pm.

Tai Chi for the Over 50s, Good Shepherd Church Hall, Earl Street, Blackburn, 1pm-3pm.

Carers Voice -- information service for carers, St John's Centre, Victoria Street, Blackburn, 10am-1pm.

Sequence Dance, St Edwards Church, Blackburn Road, Darwen, 1.30pm-4pm.

Free Spiritual Healing, Healing Centre, Friends' Meeting House, Paradise Lane, Blackburn, 6.30pm-9.15pm.

Women's Healthy Living Group, Little Harwood Community Centre, 1.15pm-2.45pm.

After School Club (four-11 year-olds), Burnley Boys' Club, 3pm-6pm.

Baby and Toddler Group, United Reformed Church, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen, 9.30am-11.30am.

Free Computer Training, Daisyfield Centre, Blackburn. Details: 01254 53724.

Sequence Dancing, Poplar Club, Accrington, 1pm-4pm.

Women's Health and Well Being, The Women's Centre, 25 Wellington Street St John's, Blackburn, 9.30am-11.30am.

Families Anonymous Self-Help Group -- parents and relatives of people with drug problems, meet Sudellside Centre, Sudellside Street, Darwen, 7.30pm-9pm, except bank holidays.

Parents and Tots, Hollins Grove Congregational Church, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 9.30am-noon.

Drop-In, 10am-3pm; Free Legal Advice Sessions, 1pm-3pm, WISH Centre, 25 Cardwell Place, Blackburn.

Al Anon -- Help for families and friends of problem drinkers. Meet Mount Pleasant Resource Centre, Larkhill, Blackburn, 7.30pm.

Changing Rooms on a Budget, Earcroft Community Base, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 1-4pm. Creche facilities.

Museum, Gift Shop and Tea Room, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson.

Hippings Vale Artists, Harvey Street Community Centre, Oswaldtwistle, 1pm-3.30pm.

Parents and Tots, Hollins Grove Congregational Church, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 9am-12.30pm.

Adult Ballroom, Latin and Popular, Sandersons Dance Studio (Tony's), Town Hall Street, Blackburn. Beginners, 7pm-8pm; Intermediates, 8pm-9pm and Advanced, 9pm-10pm.

Towneley Art Gallery and Museums, Towneley Park, Burnley.

Families First, 9.30am-11am; Lunch Club, noon-1.30pm; Line Dancing,1.30pm-3.30pm; Music Workshop (age 11-plus), 4.30pm-6.30pm; Absolute Beginners Line Dancing, 7pm-8.30pm, Community Centre, Knott Street, Darwen.

Victorian Industrial Landscape, The Weavers' Triangle, Burnley.

Livesey Community Base, Brookway, Blackburn: Food Co-op, orders taken between 9.30-11am; Parents and Tots 12.45-2.45pm; Junior Club (St Andrew's School) 5-7pm.

Information Shop for young people, 7 Feilden Street, Blackburn, 12 noon-5pm. Information, advice and counselling.

Jacobean Manor House, Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham.

Singles Dance, Poplar WMC, Wellington Street, Accrington, 8.30pm-11pm.

Roe Lee Residents Association's Parent and Toddler Group, Scout Hunt, Emerald Street, Blackburn, 9am-11am.

Majorettes, from age three years, St Andrew's School, Livesey, Blackburn, 7pm-9pm.

Yoga, Youth and Community Centre, Lower Fold, Great Harwood, 1pm-2.30pm; Brierfield Community Centre, 7-8.30pm.

Luncheon Club, 12 noon; Friendship Club, 2-3.30pm; Craft Group, 2-3.30pm, Derwent Hall, George Street, Darwen.

Walk-in, talk-in, mental health problems, meet in the Mind Centre, 51 Regent Street, Blackburn, 9.30am-5pm.

Adult Swimming Lessons, Daisyfield Pools, Blackburn, noon-12.30pm and 12.30pm-1pm.

Darwen Camera Club, Hollins Grove Church, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 7.30pm.

Christian Cafe, St Barnabas Church and Community Centre, 85 Johnston Street, Blackburn, 10am-4pm.

Solitaire Club's Sequence Dancing, Ewood Park WMC, Bolton Road, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10.30pm.

Line Dancing, Wellgate Social Club, Clitheroe, 7-10pm.

Line Dancing, St Francis Church Hall, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, 1pm-3pm.

Sequence Dancing, Tony's Ballroom, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, 1pm-3.45pm.

Sequence Dancing, King Street Methodists, Great Harwood, 7.30pm-10pm.

Bridge Club meet Blackburn Bridge Centre, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, 7.15pm.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Burnley: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), The Two Towers (12A), Santa Clause 2 (U), Deathwatch (15), Like Mike (PG), Swet Home Alabama (12A), Thurs only One Hour Photo (15), Sat morning Men in Black 2 (PG).

APOLLO, Blackburn: Sweet Home Alabama (12A), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), The Two Towers (12A), Santa Clause 2 (U), Thurs only My Little Eye (18), Sat morning Ice Age (U).

GRAND, Clitheroe: Lord of the Rings -- The Two Towers (12A)

PREMIERE, Accrington: The Two Towers (12A), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Die Another Day (12A), Like Mike (12A), The Santa Clause 2 (U), Men in Black 2 (PG).

WARNER: Walton-le-Dale: The Two Towers (12A), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Sweet Home Alabama (12A), Die Another Day (12A), Like Mike (12A), The Santa Clause 2 (U),