A SEASONAL festival has received 'crucial' support from a homebuilder.

The Snow Moon Festival in Clitheroe, organised by the Cloudspotting Music and Arts Festival, celebrates the end of winter and coming of spring, brings families and residents together through artistic activities in a day-long event.

The annual celebration, which is held close to the homebuilder’s Half Penny Meadows development, will finish with a free electric live music schedule at the Grand Venue.

Taylor Wimpey Manchester has donated a £300 cash boost to help fund storytelling sessions, costume making, arts and crafts and live music at the event.

Helen Ficorilli, director of the Cloudspotting Music and Arts Festival, said: “We’re thankful to Taylor Wimpey for this helpful donation.

"It’s great to see them support this event, which has been recognised as a crucial part to the progression of our town by promoting health and wellbeing within the community.”

Chloe Dunn, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Manchester, comments: “We’re proud to support the Snow Moon Festival as it is a fantastic opportunity for people to get involved with the arts.

“We love being part of this vibrant community and look forward to working together with more local organisations and causes as we continue to build at Half Penny Meadows.”