What's on in and around East Lancashire this week (5/8-11/8)

Digital Reporter Sam Quine runs through five events being held around East Lancashire this week.

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00:00Hi, my name is Sam Quine, East Lancashire Reporter for the Lancashire Post, and here

00:04are five things to do this week across East Lancashire.

00:09First up is the River Valley Taste Fest, which is a week-long programme of events at various

00:14locations across the valley, including Clitheroe and Worley.

00:19The festival is the highlight of the foodie calendar, which aims to highlight the wonderful

00:24and unique food and drink experiences in the area.

00:28There will also be tasting experiences, brewery tours and visits to farms and food venues.

00:35Next up is Aussie Fest 2024, which will be running from Friday 8th to Sunday 11th.

00:44Taking place across multiple bars and pubs across Ausselswissel, the festival aims to

00:49showcase the very best in local musical talent, all in an effort to raise funds to provide

00:55hundreds of children with music tuition.

01:00Also being held this week is some Circus Skills Workshops in Burnley.

01:06On Friday, from 11am until 3pm, the workshop will take place in the undercover area of

01:13Charter Walk, as people can step into the mesmerising world of circus arts.

01:20Attendees will be able to learn from school professionals who will reveal the captivating

01:24tricks of the trade.

01:28Taking place this Friday is the Night School at Clitheroe Castle.

01:33From 10am until 3pm, you can take part in an archery contest, test your skill with a

01:40medieval catapult and even handle weapons and armour from that era.

01:46After you've graduated from the night school, the fun continues in the museum, where the

01:51castle themed competition hunt and lots to see across 10 galleries in the castle.

01:59And finally, a friendship and ice cream themed show called Scrumptious will be coming to

02:05Blackburn Central Library this Wednesday.

02:09Taking place at 11am, families can arrive earlier to enjoy some ice cream themed activities

02:15before sitting down to watch the show, which features hilarious songs, dancing, storytelling

02:22and gentle audience participation for the whole family.