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

Barnoldswick History Society, Barnoldswick Library, 7.30pm. "A Fine House Built of Stone -- Houses in Pendle 1550-1900" -- illustrated talk by Mr J Westwell.

Charity Auction, St Joseph's Parish Hall, Belgarth Road, Accrington. Viewing 6.30pm, auction 7pm. Refreshments available.

Jack Dee, Guild Hall, Preston, 8pm.

Re-opening of King George Playing Fields, Accrington, 3pm. Guest: Stan Ternent.

Blackburn Flower CLub, Trinity United Reformed Church Hall, Brownhill, Blackburn, 7.30pm. "A Bit Of A Do" with Joyce WInterbottom.

An Evening with Lee Harwood, The Rose Theatre, Edge Hill, Ormskirk, 7.30pm.

Pop Idol Karaoke Contest, Black Dog, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, 9pm.

Spike Theatre present "The Man Who Cracked," Darwen Library Theatre, 7.30pm.

Blackburn Gilbert and Sullivan Society present "The Merry Widow," Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, 7.15pm.

St John's Dramatic Society present "Cinderella," St John's Church Hall, Padiham.

British Red Cross First Aid Course, St Mary's College, Blackburn, 7pm-9pm. Contact: 01254 694391.

Vienna Festival Ballet present "Nutcracker," King George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn, 7.30pm.

Peter Cunliffe Art Exhibition, Blackburn Museum. Until April 13.

Salvation Army Over 60s Club meet Blackburn Citadel, 1.45pm. Musical Afternoon.

Bingo Night, Guide Conservative Club, School Lane, Guide, 8pm.

Quiz Night, Black Bull Inn, Marsden Road, Burnley, 8.30pm.

Karaoke Evening, Railway Club, Rosegrove, Burnley.

Kung Fu Club -- juniors, 7pm-8pm and seniors, 8pm-9pm, Tony's Ballroom Town Hall Street, Blackburn.

Meditation, 1pm-2pm; Yoga, 6pm-7.30pm, Raphael Holistic Centre, Bank Chambers, Belgrave Square, Darwen.

Bingo Night, Read Constitutional Club, 9pm.

Over 50s Social Club, Cabin End, Windsor Road, Knuzden, 1.30pm.

Family Bingo, Rosemount WMC, Stacksteads, 8.30pm.

Parents and Tots, 9.30am-noon; Keep Fit, 7-8.30pm, Hollins Grove Congregational Church, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen.

Line Dancing for Beginners, Nelson Old Brass Band Club, 7pm-8pm.

Pensioners Modern Sequence Dancing, Padiham Town Hall, 7pm-10pm.

Livesey Community Base, Brookway, Blackburn: Food co-op 9.30-11.30am; keep fit 11.30am-12.30pm; tea time club 4.30-6pm.

Huncoat Neighbourhood Project drop in centre, Methodist Church, Marshall Street, Huncoat, 1.30-3.30pm.

Line Dancing, Darwen Subscription Bowling Club, Anyon Street, 8pm-10.30pm.

Quiz Night, The Plough, Oswaldtwistle, 8pm.

Live Entertainment, Thatch and Thistle, Surrey Road, Nelson.

Tai Chi, Shadsworth Centre, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, 10am-11am.

Children's Street Dance, The Candy Club, 93 Manchester Road, Burnley, 6pm-6.30pm, four to eight year-olds; 6.30pm-7pm, nine to 16 year-olds.

Hippings Vale Artists, Harvey Street Community Centre, Oswaldtwistle, 9.30am-noon.

Line Dancing, Clayton-le-Moors Conservative Club, 7-11pm.

Free Computer Training, Daisyfield Centre, Blackburn. Details: 01254 53724.

Ballroom and Latin American Dancing for beginners, Astra Dance Club, Mill Hill, Blackburn, 8.30pm.

Youth IT (11-16 years), Earcroft Community Base, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 5-6.30pm.

Line Dancing, Audley WMC, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10.30pm.

Sure Start Sounds Fun, 1-3pm; Senior Youth Club, 6.30-9pm, Darwen Community Centre, Knott Street.

Dolphin Scuba Society, The Regent, Haslingden, 9.30pm.

Drop-In 10am-3pm; Police Advice Surgery and Asian Link Worker 10am-noon, Women's Information and Self Help Centre, Cardwell Place, Blackburn.

Quiz, Witton Inn, Redlam, Blackburn, 8pm.

Sequence Dance, St Paul's Church, Audley, Blackburn, 1.30pm-4pm. All welcome.

Bridge Club meet Methodist Church, Blackburn Road, Darwen, 7.15pm.

Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Facials, Beauty Treatments, Ageing Well Centre, Age Concern, 4 King Street, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Roe Lee Seniors Club meet in the Scout Hut, Emerald Street, Blackburn, 2pm-4pm. New members welcome.

Free Legal Advice, Women's Centre, 25 Wellington Street St John's, Blackburn. 1pm-3pm. Details: 01254 583032.