PREPARATIONS are under way for a talent contest at Lostock Hall Labour Club, Watkin Lane, Preston, next year.

The competition will run on each Sunday during January and February 2003, and is open to anybody over the age of 16.

Any talent is welcome, from singing to magic. For more information call into the club for an application pack after 7pm or ring 335519. The winner will receive £200.

GHOST tours at Hoghton Tower are quickly selling out and there's just one date left -- Tuesday, November 5.

Tickets are £20 per person, including a supper. For information ring 01254 852986.

A FOLK evening by Glasgow-born singer songwriter Dick Gaughan is being held at St Peter's Arts Centre, Fylde Road, Preston, on November 9.

Doors open at 7.30pm, tickets are £5 to £10.

KEN Nicol will be appearing at Gregson Lane Folk Club tonight, Thursday, October 31.

Ken will be joined by special guests, Smithereen, from 8.30pm, at Gregson Lane Sports and Social Club, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, near Preston.

THE next production being staged by the C'est Tous Theatre Company, Leyland, is 'An Inspector Calls' from November 11 to 21. For information ring 431300.