START Christmas with a bang with a cracking brass band concert on Saturday, December 9 at Uppermill Civic Hall at 7.30pm.

The ‘Christmas Cracker’ will see the world famous Fairey Band take to the stage for an evening of entertainment.

Also playing will be special guests Dobcross Youth Band, while compere for the evening is David Hoyle, from BBC Radio Leeds ‘Yorkshire Brass’.

Phil Beckwith, organiser, said: “This will be a fantastic way to start your Christmas celebrations.

“We’re delighted to welcome back the fantastic world famous Fairey Band, as well as possibly Saddleworth’s best junior band, Dobcross Youth Band.”

Tickets cost £13 (£12 concessions) from Phil Beckwith on 07976 165815 or from post offices in Uppermill, Greenfield, Delph and Diggle, and Saddleworth Museum.