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.

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.

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.

Cathedral Carol Service, Giant Firework Display and Traditional Street Market, Church Street, Blackburn.

Salvation Army, Salmesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Blackburn.

The Intrada Brass Ensemble, Alston Hall College, Longridge.

Line Dancing

Late Night Shopping, Blackburn Town Centre. Until 9pm.

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

'Alice in Wonderland,' Library Theatre, Knott Strete, Darwen. Until December 24.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Traditional German Christmas Market, Albert Square and St Ann's Square, Manchester. Until December 21.

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

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

Bradshawgate Christmas Special, Octagon Theatre, Bolton.

Grease, Palace Theatre, Manchester. Until January 10.

All About Eve, Manchester Academy.

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.

Jack and the Beanstalk, Victoria Theatre, Halifax. Until January 4.

Aladdin, Guild Hall, Preston. Until January 11.

Peter Pan, Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Unitl January 4.

Human League, Manchester Apollo.

Olde English Christmas Market, St Anne's Churchyard, Manchester. Until December 21.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Blackburn: Elf (PG), Master and Commander (12A), The Fighting Temptations (PG), Brother Bear (U), S.W.A.T. (12A), Love Actually (15), Sat morning Like Mike (PG), Mon only LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (PG), Tues only LOTR: The Two Towers (12A), From Weds LOTR: The Return of the King (12A), Sat and Sun preview Freaky Friday (PG). Tel: 01254 695979.

APOLLO, Burnley: Seabiscuit (PG), Master and Commander (12A), Elf (PG), Fighting Temptations (PG), S.W.A.T. (12A), Love Actually (15), Timeline (12A), Sat & Sun Finding Nemo (U), Sat morning What A Girl Wants (PG), Fri to Tues Matrix revolutions (15), Sat & Sun preview Freaky Friday (PG), Mon only LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (PG), Tues only LOTR: The Two Towers (12A), From Weds LOTR: The Return of the King (12A). Tel: 01282 456333.

GRAND, Clitheroe: Master and Commander (12A) not Sun or Thurs, Sat and Sun The Santa Clause (PG). Tel 0870 777 2168.

ACCRINGTON: Tel 01254 306660.