THE Dorothy Bruce School of Dance has announced a cast of 50 -- aged from three to 17 -- for its production of Hansel and Gretel, which will start at the Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre on Thursday, November 22. Eleanor Ross will be Hansel and Eleanor Tucker will play Gretel. The show by the Baxenden-based school of dance will run until Saturday, November 24. Performances will be at 7.15pm each evening, with a Saturday matinee at 2.15pm. Call 01254 382323 or 01282 773749.

The East Lancashire Concert Band is looking for new wind instrument players. Rehearsals are held each Sunday between 11am and 1pm at the James Street Workingmen's Club, Oswaldtwistle. Contact 01254 394532.

The Hyndburn Youth Theatre stages regular Wednesday meetings at the Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre at various times for age groups from seven to 16. The rehearsals are term-time only. Contact Jacky Riddle on 01282 427767.