A LOOK at events taking place around the area.

ASHTON Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Preston, is holding an opera evening on Friday, April 12, from 7.30pm.

Opera Plus, a charity singing group, will be performing to raise funds. Tickets are £5, including refreshments. Call 735292 for details.

A SPECIAL train from Preston to the Spalding Flower Festival will be running on Saturday, May 4.

Funds raised will go towards charities including Derian House, Guide Dogs for the blind and the North West Air Ambulance.

For details ring 01254 667803.

A GUIDED tour of the Harris Museum is taking place on Thursday, April 11, from 1pm, led by the keeper of the museum's Social History.

For more information ring 258248.

THE next production at Preston Playhouse in Market Street West, is Educating Rita, by the Preston Drama Club.

The classic comedy drama runs from April 17 to 20. For information ring 744771.

VINE House cancer charity are holding a charity auction at Broughton Club, Whittingham Lane, Broughton. Viewing starts at noon with sales at 2pm on Sunday April 7.