THERE will be plenty of puppets on a string in May as Blackpool and Fylde hosts a puppet festival.

The highlight of the week will be a puppet parade through Blackpool on May 17, ending at the Grundy Art Gallery, where the puppets are to be displayed.

Schools, clubs and societies who want to join the fun can attend puppet making workshops at the artlounge, Lytham, on May 3 and 10.

Half day workshops cost £10 and full day workshops cost £20. Anyone interested can contact artlounge on 01253 736208.