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

Blackburn Rambling Association, Oddfellows Hall, Regent Street, Blackburn, 8pm.

"Violet's Story" -- slide show, Whitworth Museum, North Street, 7.30pm.

Derwent Garden Club meet Derwent Hall, Darwen, 7.30pm. "The Living Garden" with John Firth.

Lumb-in-Rossendale Women's Institute, Unitarian Church Hall, Turnpike, Newchurch, 7.15pm. "Medicine and Magic" with Peter Watson.

50/50 Ballroom Dancing with Denise and Frank Kellett, Knowle Green Village Hall, 7.30pm.

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

"A European Grand Tour" -- watercolour exhibition, Gallery, Towneley Hall, Burnley. Until April 27.

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

Men's Institute, Burnley New Church, 7.30pm.

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.

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

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, Inn at 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, 7.45pm-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.

Women's Group, 9.30am-11.30am; Young Mothers Group, 1pm-3pm; Brook Health Clinic, 3.30pm-5.30pm; Decz Youth Club (aged 11-plus), 7pm-9pm, Darwen Community Centre, Knott Street, Darwen.

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.

Yerma, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Until February 22.

Beauty and the Beast, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester.

Soft Cell, Manchester University Students' Union.

The Hobbit, Grand Theatre, Blackpool.

Idomeneo, The Lowry, Manchester.

Importance of Being Earnest, Charter Theatre, Preston.

Shoot the Crow, The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Until February 22.

The Hypochrondriac, Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Until February 22.

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

Little Shop of Horrors, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Burnley: Catch Me If You Can (12A), The Banger Sisters (15), Chicago (12A), Ghost Ship (18), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), 8 Mile (15), Lord of the Rings -- The Two Towers (12A), I Spy (12A), Gangs of New York (18), Master of Disguise (PG), Sat morning The Powerpuff Girls (PG), Thurs only Amadeus (PG), Thurs prewiew Final Destination (15), Sat and Sun previews the Wild Thornberrys (U). Tel: 01282 456333.

GRAND, Clitheroe: Gangs of New York (18), Sat pm Hey Arnold (U), Sun pm Donnie Darko (15). Tel: 01200 423378

APOLLO, Blackburn: Catch Me If You Can (12A), The Banger Sisters (15), I Spy (12A), Ghost Ship (18), 8 Mile (15), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Lord of the Rings -- The Two Towers (12A), Thurs preview Final Destination (15), Thurs only High Crimes (12A), Sat morning ilo and Stitch (U). Tel: 01254 695979

WARNER, Walton-le-Dale: Catch Me If You Can (12A), I Spy (12A), Ghost Ship (18), Chicago (15), Gangs Of New York (18), The Tuxedo (12A), Lord of the Rings -- The Two Towers (12A), Sat and Sun only Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Previews Sat and Sun The Wild Thorberrys (U). Tel: 01772 882525

PREMIER, Accrington: Catch Me If You Can (12A), 8 Mile (15), Ghost Ship (15), I Spy (12A), The Tuxedo (12A), Sat and Sun only Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Sat only Hey Arnold (U). Tel: 01254 306660