A CAVALCADE of 500 Lambrettas and Vespas were among the sights and sounds of the fifth Ribble Valley Mod Weekender.

The annual three-day extravaganza saw a host of bands and DJs perform in Clitheroe, centred around The Grand in York Street.

The retro line-up included The Specials tribute band – The Extra Specials – The Chords and Mike Walker’s The Circles.

The Chords, who enjoyed hits with Maybe Tomorrow and In My Street and were signed up by Sham 69 leader Jimmy Pursey, headlined the Saturday night slot at The Grand.

Clive James from Clitheroe, who has been to the event every year, said: “It was amazing again this year and it’s such a good event for this area to have.

“It brings everybody together to enjoy the atmosphere and to listen to fantastic music.”

Since it was launched in 2010, the festival has gone from strength to strength, and now provides one of the highlights in the autumn calendar.

Previous acts have included Secret Affair, who headlined the festival last year, The Lambrettas, DC Fontana and Essex boys Missing Andy.

Pubs and clubs across the town, including The Rose and Crown, The Buck Inn, Key Street, The Castle and The Alehouse, hosted a range of acts.

Andy Read, from Burnley, said: “I love going every year as it’s so unique in the area.

“The bands are always great and it’s a very welcoming atmosphere.

“I hope that it will continue and that maybe other towns start holding similar weekends in the future.

“The more Mod Weekenders in Lancashire, the better.”

Scooter clubs from across the North West took part in the convoy which set off from East Marton, near Skipton and travelled to The Rose and Crown in the town centre.

Among the other acts that performed at the pub were Running on the Spot, Dogtooth, The Style Selektors, The Afterglow and Mike Dobie.

The Jam Collective and Pat Gallagher played at The Buck Inn in Lowergate.

Steve Thompson and The Incidents also performed at The Castle Pub in Station Road, Soldier On played at Key Street music bar in Lowergate and The Stories played at Clitheroe Social Club in Wellgate.