A SUCCESSFUL Great Harwood festival ended when 100 guests enjoyed a concert of music and dance at St Bartholomew's Church, Great Harwood.

Talented parishioners Helen Beardsworth and Jessica Exton put on a colourful dancing display, another group sang songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Also contributing were 18-year-old organist Philip Johnson and pianist Jessica Bracewell.

The festival, held from August 25 to 27, included a concert by folk band the Houghton Weavers at Great Harwood Cricket club and music from the Rossendale Ladies' Choir.