TAKE dad for a Father’s Day treat this weekend with a range of events taking place in East Lancashire.

If dad’s into jazz, grab the rest of the family and swing along to the strains of Blackburn youth jazz band Jam Factory, in Corporation Park from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday.

Also in Blackburn, The Mall is hosting a penalty shoot-out competition this weekend to help celebrate Father’s Day.

To take part in the ‘Can you kick it?’ penalty shoot out, shoppers need to present or sign up to the RewardME card then shoot and score into a giant inflatable goal to discover how fast their penalty kick was.

Prizes of £100 and £50 Mall SpendME gift cards will be awarded at the end of each day to the two shoppers, one over and one under 16, with the fastest shot.

On Sunday the annual Burnley Dog Rescue show takes place at Towneley Park.

Saturday morning will see the start of Colne Gala, with a procession from Shaw Street at 11am. And the clock will be turned back to the Second World War at St Bartholomew’s Church, which is holding a 1940s day.

Get revved up at Gawthorpe Hall Classic Motorbike Show in Padiham. Bikes from every era and interest will be on show, as well as Punch and Judy for the kids. The event runs from noon until 4.30pm on Sunday. Admission costs £1.50 for adults and 50p for children.

On Sunday afternoon, the first of the Brass in the Park concerts takes place in Padiham Memorial Park.

Ribchester Field Day is also on this weekend, with activities for all the family including a parade, bands, dancing displays and children’s games.

Alternatively, take a chilled out trip to Mill Barn in Samlesbury which is opening its garden gates on Saturday and Sunday between 1pm and 5pm, along the banks of the River Darwen featuring a variety of plants and sculptures. Admission £3 for adults, children free.

Some of the region’s finest livestock will be on display at Todmorden Agricultural Show, on Saturday, at Centre Vale Park.