A puppet festival which is in its fifth year looks set to capture the imaginations of young people from across the Valley.

The award-winning Horse and Bamboo Theatre, in Waterfoot, is hosting the event, which will feature eight puppet companies from across the UK.

The festival will be held at the Bacup Road centre on the weekend of June 9 and 10 and the companies will perform a wide range of shows for young children aged two to 11.