EAST will meet west in an open day aimed at promoting awareness of different cultures.

All sections of the community are invited to the "East and West" event at Bangor Street Community Centre, Blackburn, on Saturday, June 12, from 11am to 3pm.

There will be food tasting, a bouncy castle, father's day card making and explanations about different forms of dress in different cultures.

Jackie Clegg, one of the organisers, said: "The aim is to bring together all sections of society regardless of race, creed and colour.

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