A TOP military band gave a concert for Bolton school children.

The band of the Kings Normandy Division, based at Weeton Barracks, Preston, treated pupils at Harper Green School, Farnworth, to a workshop and then a performance.

Youngsters from St Joseph's School, Horwich and Highfield Primary School, Farnworth also attended.

Mary Francis-Entwistle, head of music at Harper Green said: "It was a wonderful opportunity for students of brass and woodwind to witness and participate in a rehearsal by a professional band."

The concert was extra special for the school as it has recently acquired Performing and Visual Arts College status.