MIRACLE Maker, the Great Harwood festival of flower and music, will be held from Thursday to Monday, August 21-25.

On Thursday the Houghton Weavers will play at the Cricket Club at 7.30pm, while the Cotton Town Chorus play at St Bartholomew's Church at 7.30pm on Saturday. Events at St Bartholomew's on Sunday include: 8.15am Holy Communion; 10.30am Patronal Festival Eucharist; 6.30-7.30pm Songs of Praise with the Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band and a brass concert from 8-9pm. Miracle Maker will be held in church on Saturday and Monday, 10am-6pm, and on Sunday, noon-5pm.

Magic of the Musicals will be performed in church on Monday, August 25, at 7.30pm.

Call 01254 882031 for details.