AN event to mark the coming together of foster carers from East Lancashire is taking place this weekend.

Foster carers, their families and the children they looked after on behalf of Lancashire Social Services have been invited.

It is being held at the Burnley Football Club's Family Village at Turf Moor, to celebrate the formation of the East Lancashire Task Centred Fostering Team.

The event includes the chance to take part in a penalty shoot-out with club mascot Bertie Bee.

It runs from 1.30pm to 4.30pm on Sunday.