A WEEKEND of puppetry fun for all the family is on offer with four internationally acclaimed puppet theatre companies performing shows.

Horse and Bamboo Theatre is running the family-friendly Rossen-dale Puppet Festival at the Horse and Bamboo Centre on Bacup Road, Waterfoot, from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Horse and Bamboo's unique portable theatre, the pPod, will also be part of the festival.

Shows for young children will be available in the pod each day during the festival weekend.

Contact Horse and Bamboo on 01706 220241 for more details. A festival day pass is £6.