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

Clitheroe Ramblers meet Chester Avenue car park, Clitheroe, 1pm. Twiston.

Nitin Sawhney, The Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley.

Star Night, The Railway, Blackburn Road, Accrington, 8pm.

Michelle (vocalist), General Gordon, Halifax Road, Nelson.

Parkinson's Disease Society, Temple Street Resource Centre, Burnley, 7.30pm. Speaker: Vera Bell (physiotherapist).

Blackburn Theatre Workshop present 'Elegy for a Lady' and 'Landscape,' Thwaites Empire Theatre, Bolton Road, Ewood, Blackburn, 7.30pm.

St John's Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents 'Little Shop Of Horrors,' Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Newmarket Street, Colne, 7.15pm.

'Life in Lancashire' celebrations, Queen Street Textile Museum, Harle Syke, Burnley.

Goosnargh and Whittingham Neighbour Watch meet The Grapes, Goosnargh, 7.30pm.

Sequence Dancing, Knowle Green Village Hall, 8pm.

St Peter's Church Mothers' Union meet Salesbury Memorial Hall, 7.45pm. Speaker: Judith Stansfield.

'Simply Creatures' session, St Paul's Church, Little Marsden, Nelson, 7.30pm.

David Bednall organ recital, Blackburn Cathedral, 1pm.

50/50 Ballroom Dancing with Denise and Frank Kellett, Chorley Town Hall.

Diabetes UK, Larkhill Health Centre, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Speaker: Tracey Partington, community dietician.

Blackburn Ramblers meet Oddfellows Hall (Mind Centre entrance), Regent Street, Blackburn, 8pm.

The Halle Gamelan -- Indonesian musical instruments, Great Barn, Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham.

Betty Treacle -- The Homecoming Exhibition, Rossendale Museum, Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall. Until October 5.

Contemporary Street Art, Ministry of Ale, Burnley. Until October.

Accrington Camera Club's Photographic Exhibtion, Oswaldtwistle Mills.

Queen Street Textile Museum, Harle Syke, Burnley. Until October 28.

Willow Industry Exhibition, Platform Gallery, Clitheroe. Until November 1.

Padiham Photographic Society, Hameldon Room, Nazareth Unitarian Chapel, Church Street, Padiham, 7.30pm.

Beginners Spanish lessons, St Paul's Church Centenary Room, Longridge, 1pm-3pm. Until December.

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

Yoga Classes, Feniscowles Community Hall, York Terrace, Blackburn, 10am-11.30am. Telephone Julie 01254 396182.

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.

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.

Billy Pearce Laughter Show, Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Until November 1.

Dave Spikey, The Lowry, Salford.

Lord of the Dance, Opera House, Manchester.

Rambert Dance Company, The Lowry, Salford.

Oliver, Albert Hall, Bolton.

Wheatus, Manchester Academy.

Duck, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds.

Eclipse, The Globe Theatre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Until November 2.

China Crisis, Life Cafe, Manchester.

Mystique, Horseshoe Theatre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Until November 2

Hot Ice Show, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Until November 2.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Blackburn: Calendar Girls (12A), Tears of the Sun (15), Underworld (15), Jeepers Creepers 2 (15), Pirates of the Caribbean (12A), The italian job (12A),Sat and Sun Lizzie Maguire Movie (U), Sat am Johnny English (PG). Tel: 01254 695979

APOLLO, Burnley: Pirates of the Caribbean (12A), Calendar Girls (12A), Tomb Raider 2 (12A), The Italian Job (12A), Jeepers Creepers 2 (15), American Pie: The Wedding (15), Tears of the Sun (15), Terminator 3 (12A), Underworld (15), Calendar girls (12A), Fri to Sun Rugrats Go Wild (U), Fri to Sun Lizzie Maguire Movie (U), Fri to Sun Spy Kids 3D (U), Sat morning A Bugs Life (U). Tel: 01282 456333.

WARNER, Walton-le-Dale: Tel: 01772 882525.

GRAND, Clitheroe: Fri, Sat and Mon The Man Who Sued God (15), Tues to Thurs Confidence (15), Sat and Sun afternoon Spy Kids 3D (U). Tel: 01200 423278.