CORONATION Street star William Roache - better known to millions as Ken Barlow - will talk about life, death and beyond when he addresses Blackburn Spiritualist Church next week.

The soap opera stalwart's visit, on Saturday, June 12, will be followed with a question and answer session. After the interval the church, in St Peter Street, will have a demonstration of clairvoyance with John Harrop and Gareth Lewis.

The event, in aid of the church building fund, will take place between 2pm and 6pm.

Before then the church is planning to hold an open day this Saturday.

It will start at 10am and admission is 50p. Refreshments will be served until 4pm. Among the stalls will be Kirlian photography, colour therapy readings, encaustic art, home made soaps and toiletries, bric a brac, tombola and a raffle.

Private readings with mediums will be available throughout the day.

For more information about both events contact the church on 01254 691078.