. Hoghton Weavers Christmas Show, Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, 7.30pm.

Christmas Quiz, Rolls Royce Sports and Social Club, Skipton Road, Barnoldswick.

Big Band Christmas Special with The Northern Jazz Orchestra, Thwaites Empire Theatre, Bolton Road, Blackburn, 7.45pm.

Christmas Cabaret Party Night, Civic Hall, Ramsbottom, 7.30pm.

Family Fun Day, Haworth Art Gallery, Manchester Road, Accrington, 2pm-4pm.

Penelope Pit Stop, Byerden House Social Club, Burnley.

Police Surgery, Newfirld Drive Community Centre, Nelson, 10am.

'Rollin' Stoned,' The Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley.

Mike Sanchez Rhythm and Blues Revuew, Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne, 7.45pm.

Northern Soul and Tamla Motown Dance, Accrington Town Hall, 8pm.

'Music for a Medieval Christmas' with Tapestry of Music, Haworth Art Gallery, Manchester Road, Accrington, 7.30pm.

"Loaded," Paradise Island, Burnley.

Waste paper skip, car park St Mary's School, Brundhurst Fold, Mellor.

'Alice in Wonderland,' Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen. Until December 24.

Accrington Camera Club meet Primetime Centre, Stourton Street, Rishton, 7.45pm.

Craft Guild of West Lancs selling exhibition, Lewis Textile Museum, Exchange Street, Blackburn, 11am-4pm. Until Jan 17.

'Kleptomania' -- an exhibition featuring collectors and collecting in the town, Towneley Hall, Burnley. Until Jan 11.

Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn, 10am-4.45pm. Until January 10.

Over-50s Fellowship, Elim Church, Park Road, Blackburn, 11am. Free buffet lunch. First Friday of each month. No meeting on January 2.

Junior Netball Coaching, Longridge Sports Centre.

Childminder's Group, 9am-3pm; Pathways of Light Spiritualist meetings, 7pm-8.30pm, Darwen Community Centre, Knott Street.

Tae Kwon Do, Padiham Leisure Centre, 5.30pm-7pm.

60s Music, Churchills, Bank Parade, Burnley.

Jump. UK Trampoline Centre, St Peter Street, Blackburn, 6pm-8pm.

After School Club (ages four-11 years), Burnley Boys's Club, 3pm-6pm.

Adult Swimming Lessons, Daisyfield Pools, Blackburn, noon-12.30pm and 12.30pm-1pm.

Victorian Industrial Landscape, The Weavers Triangle, Burnley.

Ju Jitsu Self Defence, Primetime Centre, Stourton Street, Rishton. Juniors 6.30pm, seniors 8.30pm.

Mandolin Classes, Livesey Community Base, 132 Brookway, Blackburn, 1.30pm-4.30pm.

DJ Semple, The Work's, Burnley.

Sudell Archers, Sudellside Community Centre, Darwen, 6pm-8pm.

Sequence Dancing, Poplar Social Club, Wellington Street, Accrington, 8pm-11pm.

Boys and Girls Football, Community Shop, 93 Brunshaw Road, Burnley, 7pm-9pm.

Christian Charity Shop, 27 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Woodwork/Carpentry, Accrington Road Community Centre, Blackburn, 9.30am-noon.

Museum, Gift Shop, Tea Room and Art Gallery, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson.

Cream of Commercial and Classic Dance Anthems, Privilege Nightclub, Darwen, 9.30pm.

Fun Night, Belmont Community Centre, Burnley, 7pm-9pm.

Bank Top Commnunity Centre, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn: Baby Nosh (health visitors) 10-11.30am.

DJ Phat Phil, Chicago Rock Cafe, Burnley, 9pm.

Carers Voice -- information service for carers, St John's Centre, Victoria Street, Blackburn, 10am-1pm.

Darwen Gymnastics Club for Beginners, Harrisons Gymnasium, Hollin Street, Blackburn, 6pm-7.30pm.

Therapeutic Swimming (small pool), Darwen Leisure Centre, 11.30am-12.30pm.

Up-to-date Sequence Dance, St Paul's Church, Higher Audley Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10.30pm.

Snorkelling Club, Bank Hey Centre, Heys Lane, Blackburn, 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Young people's confidential service, Brook Advisory Centre, 64 Bank Parade, Burnley, 6.30pm-9pm.

Free Computer Training, Daisyfield Centre, Blackburn.

Rockwater Bird Conservation Centre, Foxtones Lane, Mereclough, Cliviger, Burnley.

Blackburn and District Association of Mental Health, Mind Centre, Regent Street, Blackburn, 9.30am-5pm.

Public access IT, Earcroft Community Base, Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, 9am-noon.

Quiz Night, Nelson Cricket Club, Seedhill, Nelson, 8.15pm.

Women's Centre offers health information, library, drop-in, listening/counselling and personal development courses, 25 Wellington Street St John's, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Up-to-date Sequence Dancing, Blackrod Community Centre, Blackrod, 7.30pm-10.15pm.

CRUSE Care and Bereavement Drop-In Centre, Community Health Council Offices, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn, 1pm-3pm.

Tae-Bo exercise class, Vincent Farrell Centre, Temple Street, Burnley, 6pm-7pm.

Advice and Information Service. Low cost insurance services for the over 55's, Age Concern, 11 Union Street, Darwen, 9.30am-3pm.

Aromatherapy, reflexology, facials and beauty treatments, Ageing Well Centre, 4 King Street, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Appointments, Women's Information and Self Help Centre, 25 Cardwell Place, Blackburn, 10am-3pm.

Luncheon Club, 12 noon: Pop-In Centre, 10am-2pm; and Bingo session, 1.30pm-3.15pm, Derwent Hall, George Street, Darwen.

Sequence Dancing, Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn, 1.45pm-3.45pm.

The BFG, Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Until January 10.

Traditional German Christmas Market, Albert Square and St Ann's Square, Manchester.

Olde English Christmas Market, St Ann's Churchyard, Manchester.

The Elves and the Shoemaker, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until January 10.

Taboo, The Boy George Musical, The Lowry, Salford. Until January 17.

Syd and Fanny's Christmas Turkey, Octagon Theatre, Bolton.

The Ghosts of Scrooge, Library Theatre, Manchester. Until January 17.

Cinderella, Opera House, Manchester. Until January 18.

Peter Pan, Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Until January 4.

Jack and the Beanstalk, Victoria Theatre, Halifax. Until January 4.

Blue, Manchester Arena.

Cinderella, Opera House, Manchester. Until January 18.

Aladdin, Guild Hall, Preston. Until January 11.

Wind in the Willows, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until February 14.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Albert Halls, Bolton. Until January 11.

Blues in the Night, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Until January 24.

Sleeping Beauty, The Met, Bury. Until January 11.

CINEMA

APOLLO, Blackburn: Elf (PG), Master and Commander (12A), The Fighting Temptations (PG), Brother Bear (U), S.W.A.T. (12A), Love Actually (15), Sat morning Like Mike (PG), Mon only LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (PG), Tues only LOTR: The Two Towers (12A), From Weds LOTR: The Return of the King (12A), Sat and Sun preview Freaky Friday (PG). Tel: 01254 695979.

APOLLO, Burnley: Seabiscuit (PG), Master and Commander (12A), Elf (PG), Fighting Temptations (PG), S.W.A.T. (12A), Love Actually (15), Timeline (12A), Sat & Sun Finding Nemo (U), Sat morning What A Girl Wants (PG), Fri to Tues Matrix revolutions (15), Sat & Sun preview Freaky Friday (PG), Mon only LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (PG), Tues only LOTR: The Two Towers (12A), From Weds LOTR: The Return of the King (12A). Tel: 01282 456333.

GRAND, Clitheroe: Master and Commander (12A) not Sun or Thurs, Sat and Sun The Santa Clause (PG). Tel 0870 777 2168.

ACCRINGTON: Tel 01254 306660.