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

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

Carol Concert, Clitheroe Parish Hall, 7pm.

Christmas Music with The Avenham Singers, Knowle Green Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Johnny Friendlys, The Royal Hotel, Great Harwood.

Haslingden Choir and Rossendale Valley Sounds Christmas Concert, Haslingden Public Hall, 7.30pm.

Seasonal Music, St Laurence's Church, Chorley, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Craven adn Pendle Geological Society meet Barden Community Association Conference Centre, Barden High School, Burnley, 7.15pm. Speaker: Roger Suthren.

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

Maupa with Crowbar Smile, Albion, Clayton-le-Moors.

Black Sabbath, Carlton Hotel, Burnley.

"Scrooge -- A Christmas Carol," Darwen Library Theatre, 7.30pm.

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

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

Accrington Camera Club, Primetime Centre, Norden High School, Rishton, 7.45pm.

Cinderella, Charter Theatre, Preston. Until January 12.

Christmas Craft Exhibition, 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.

Tae Kwon Do, Padiham Leisure Centre, 5.30pm-7pm.

60s Music, Churchills, Bank Parade, Burnley.

Jump. UK Trampoline Centre, St Peter Street, Blackburn, 6pm-8pm.

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

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

Victorian Industrial Landscape, The Weavers Triangle, Burnley.

Ju Jitsu Self Defence, Primetime Centre, Stourton Street, Rishton. Juniors 6.30pm, seniors 8.30pm.

Mandolin Classes, Livesey Community Base, 132 Brookway, Blackburn, 1.30pm-4.30pm.

Sudell Archers, Sudellside Community Centre, Darwen, 6pm-8pm.

Boys and Girls Football, Community Shop, 93 Brunshaw Road, Burnley, 7pm-9pm.

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

Woodwork/Carpentry, Accrington Road Community Centre, Blackburn, 9.30am-noon.

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

Cream of Commercial and Classic Dance Anthems, Privilege nightclub, Darwen, 9.30pm.

Fun Night, Belmont Community Centre, Burnley, 7pm-9pm.

Bank Top Commnunity Centre, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn: Baby Nosh (health visitors) 10-11.30am.

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

Darwen Gymnastics Club for Beginners, Harrisons Gymnasium, Hollin Street, Blackburn, 6pm-7.30pm.

Jacobean Manor House, Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham.

Therapeutic Swimming (small pool), Darwen Leisure Centre, 11.30am-12.30pm.

Up-to-date Sequence Dance, St Paul's Church, Higher Audley Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10.30pm.

Snorkelling Club, Bank Hey Centre, Heys Lane, Blackburn, 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Young people's confidential service, Brook Advisory Centre, 64 Bank Parade, Burnley, 6.30pm-9pm.

Free Computer Training, Daisyfield Centre, Blackburn.

Rockwater Bird Conservation Centre, Foxtones Lane, Mereclough, Cliviger, Burnley.

Blackburn and District Association of Mental Health, Mind Centre, Regent Street, 9.30am-5pm.

Public access IT, Earcroft Community Base, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 9am-noon.

Women's Centre offers health information, library, drop-in, listening/counselling and personal development courses, 25 Wellington Street St John's, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Up-to-date Sequence Dancing, Blackrod Community Centre, Blackrod, 7.30pm-10.15pm.

CRUSE Care and Bereavement Drop-In Centre, Community Health Council Offices, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn, 1pm-3pm.

Tae-Bo exercise class, Vincent Farrell Centre, Temple Street, Burnley, 6pm-7pm.

Advice and Information Service. Low cost insurance services for the over 55's, Age Concern, 11 Union Street, Darwen, 9.30am-3pm.

Aromatherapy, reflexology, facials and beauty treatments, Ageing Well Centre, 4 King Street, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Line Dancing, St Nicholas' Church Hall, Wesley Street, Sabden, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Appointments, Women's Information and Self Help Centre, 25 Cardwell Place, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Luncheon Club, 12 noon: Pop-In Centre, 10am-2pm; and Bingo session, 1.30pm-3.15pm, Derwent Hall, George Street, Darwen.

Sequence Dancing, Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn, 1.45pm-3.45pm.

Childminders Group, 9am-3pm; Tea Time Club (age five-eight years), 4.30pm-6.30pm, Darwen Community Centre, Knott Street.

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

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

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

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

Aladdin, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Manchester. Until January 5.

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.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Opera House, Manchester. Until January 12.

Jack and the Beanstalk, Alhambra Theatre, Bradford. Until February 15.

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

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

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).