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

Jimmy Cricket Show, Thwaites Theatre, Bolton Road, Ewood, Blackburn, 7.30pm.

The Pendle Jazzmen and Ian Roylke, Whitchaff Inn, Bury Road, Rawtenstall, 9pm.

Mayor of Rossendale's Charity Dinner, Dance and Cabaret, Bacup Leisure Hall.

"I've Been Eddie Viper," Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, 7.30pm.

Quiz Nighjt, St Mary's Hall, Sabden, 8pm.

The Basics Junior Theatre presents "Oliver," Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, 7.30pm.

Bobby Davro -- Not in Front of the Children! Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, 8pm.

"State of Quo," Adelphi Hotel, Avenue Parade, Accrington, 9.15pm.

Craven and Pendle Geological Society, Barden Community Association Conference Centre (Barden High School), Burnley, 7.15pm. "New Research on Iceland's Lavas," by Dane McGarvie.

"The Hamsters," Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne.

Jupiter and Saturn, Planet Earth Centre, Bacup Road, Todmorden, 7pm-9.30pm.

"Black Sabbath," plus ICON, Carlton Hotel, Burnley.

Blackburn Arts Club presents "Accrington Pals," Club Theatre, Gibraltar Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm.

"999 with Let's Not Lose Mars to the Commies," North Bar, Blackburn.

Soul Dance Night, Accrington Town Hall, 8pm.

Accrington Camera Club meet Primetime Centre, Stourton Street, Rishton, 7.45pm. Inter-Club Photographic Alliance.

Ives Gammell: Transcending Vision Exhibition, Blackburn Museum. Until April 5.

"The Year in Question" Exhibition, Towneley Hall, Burnley. Until May 20.

Queen Street Textile Museum, Harle Syke, Burnley. Open until October 28.

Childminder's Group, 9am-3pm; Tea Time Club (ages five to eight years) , 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Darwen Community Centre.

Music Course, Sion Baptist Church, Church Street, Burnley, 2pm-4pm. Until March 28.

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.

DJ Semple, The Work's, Burnley.

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.

DJ Phat Phil, Chicago Rock Cafe, Burnley, 9pm.

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.

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.

Educating Rita, Dukes Theatre, Lancaster. Until March 29.

Jimmy Cliff, Manchester Academy.

Corpse! Grand Theatre, Blackpool.

Popstars: The Rivals, Manchester Arena.

The Duchess of Malfi, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford.

Volpone, Marsden Theatre, Leyland.

April in Paris, Oldham Coliseum. Until April 12.

Emma Kirkby and Jakob Lindberg, Bradford Cathedral, 7.30pm.

Oleanna, The Studio, Dukes Theatre, Lancaster. Until March 29.

Avril Lavigne, Manchester Apollo.

Private Lives, Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Until April 5.

The Accrington Pals, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until March 29.

CINEMA

GRAND, Clitheroe: The Hours (12A), Sat and Sun The Wild Thornberrys (U), Sun 8 Women (15). Tel: 01200 423278.

APOLLO, Blackburn: Just Married (12A), national Security (12A), Maid in Manhattan (PG), The Ring (15), Equilibrium (15), Sat and Sun Treasure Planet (U), Sat morning Big Fat Liar (PG), Thurs only Anita and Me (12A). Tel: 01254 695979.

WARNER, Walton-le-Dale: National Security (12A), Evelyn (PG), Just Married (12A), The Life of David Gale (15), Equilibrium (15), Maid in Manhattan (PG), The Ring (15), Chicago (12A), Two Weeks Notice (12A), Sat and Sun Treasure Planet (U), Sat and Sun Wild Thornberrys (U). Tel: 01772 882525.

APOLLO, Burnley: Equilibrium (15), Two Weeks Notice (12A), Evelyn (PG), The RIng (PG), National Security (12A), Maid in Manhattan (15), Chicago (12A), The Life of David Gale (15), The Wild Thornberrys (U), Treasure Planet (U), Just Married (12A), Sat morning Shrek (U), Thurs only xXx (12A). Tel: 01282 456333.

PREMIERE, Accrington: National Security (12A), Just Married (12A), equilibrium (15), Chicago (12A), Main in Manhattan (PG), Sat and Sun Treasure Planet (U), The Wild Thornberrys (U). Tel: 01254 306660.