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

"Aladdin," King George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn. Until January 11.

"Jack and the Beanstalk," Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne. Until January 18.

'Echoes of War' -- painting exhibition by Robert Perry, Blackburn Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn. Until February 14.

Craft Guild of West Lancs selling exhibition, Lewis Textile Museum, Exchange Street, Blackburn, 11am-4pm. Until Jan 17.

Arts and Crafts Sale, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn, 10am-4.45pm. Until January 10.

'Kleptomania!' -- an exhibition featuring collectors and collecting in the town, Towneley Hall, Burnley. Until Jan 11.

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

Cruse Bereavement Support Centre, Springfield Nursing Home, Blackburn, 6.30pm-9.30pm. Appointments on 01254 207999.

Carlton Morris Dancers (ages three-plus), Accrington Road Community Centre, Blackburn, 6pm-9.15pm.

French Jive Classes, Chorley Town Hall, 7.45pm. Details: 07960 194036 (David).

Yoga Classes, Feniscowles Community Hall, York Terrace, Blackburn, 10am-11.30am.

Women's Group, 9.30am-11.30am; Teen Action (11-14 year-olds), 4.15pm-6.15pm, Darwen Community Centre, Knott Street.

Martial Arts Class, Longridge Sports Centre. Juniors 5.30pm-6.30pm and seniors 6.30pm-7.30pm.

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

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

Queen's Park and Audley Youth Information Project, 200 Audley Range, Blackburn. All welcome.

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.

Weightwatchers, Lower Darwen Community Centre, 5pm and 6.30pm.

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; beginners Salsa classes, 8-9pm.

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, beginners, 7.15pm-8pm; mixed class 8pm-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.

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.

The Ghosts of Scrooge, Library Theatre, Manchester. Until January 17.

The BFG, Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Until January 10.

Wind in the Willows, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until February 14.

The Elves and the Shoemaker, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until January 10.

Blues in the Night, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until January 24.

Taboo, the Boy George Musical, The Lowry, Salford. Until January 17.

Peter Pan, The Lowry, Salford. Until January 17.

Grease, Palace Theatre, Manchester. Until January 10.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Albert Halls, Bolton. Until January 11.

Sleeping Beauty, The Met Bury. Until January 11.

Cinderella, Opera House, Manchester. Until January 18.

Aladdin, Guild Hall, Preston. Until January 11.

New Year's Eve Opera Gala, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.