Spring into Easter with a family fun festival in Bacup

The Bacup Now Easter Festival is on its way with a massive line-up for kids big and small.

Taking place on Saturday, April 20^th, from 10am to 4pm at Bacup Market and on Irwell Terrace, there will be the traditional Britannia Coconut Dancers Easter Boundary Dance, a chance to meet ‘Star Wars’ characters and performances by Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts and The Rossendale Drum Majorettes.

You can also try your hand at Circus School, have a hoot with the Owls Trust, and meet Francesca, Zennon, the free sandwiches and Badger.

There are also fairground rides, tombola, arty party, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a full artisan market, all with MC Pete Sweetmore.

It is organised by Bacup Now, a group set up mainly to oversee events in Bacup, responding to what local people have said they would like to see in the town. The group has previously organised a very successful Christmas market event.

Councillor Barbara Ashworth, Portfolio Holder for Health, Housing, Communities and Customer Service, said:

This looks like it will be a great event with something for everyone. I hope people come along to celebrate Easter with this brilliant line-up, it looks like a lot of fun!