BARROWFORD-based Pearly King and Queen of Lancashire David and Jil Atkinson will carry out one of their first regal roles since their recent coronation when they perform the opening ceremony at Higham's annual Arts Crafts Festival.

The popular Easter event will be he 30th festival and runs from Good Friday to Tuesday April 17 in the village hall.

Features this year include a Gardeners World show, a collectables and curios feature, a woodland and wildlife stroll and a feature on farm produce and organics.

The Floral Easter Story will be on display in St John's Church each day.

All proceeds from the festival will go to St John's funds.