TWO of the North-west's best known combinations -- both from Westhoughton -- join forces on stage for an evening of music, comedy and entertainment.

The Houghton Weavers are joining Wingates Band for a concert at Chorley Town Hall on Saturday, January 25, 7.30pm.

This begins a special year for Wingates Band which celebrates its 130th anniversary. A new CD album is planned plus an illustrated brochure and local exhibitions, featuring historic photographs and other archive material. The band is one of the oldest and most successful, with a proud contest record including seven British Open Championship wins and four British National Championship victories.

Tickets for the Chorley concert are £7 and from Mike Brooke on 01257 271850, Chris Hornby on 01772 813746 and Rachel Greenwood at Chorley Town Hall box office on 01257 515144.