A FORMER Chorley schoolboy who toured the world with Manchester dance band M People is to return to his homeland for a gig with his new band.

Paul Birchall, who attended Southlands High School, will join old chum for a second concert with renowned saxophonist Snake Davis at the Arts Centre, Worden Park, Leyland. Paul, who played for years with legendary Manchester band M People, will be playing Hammond organ and keyboards.

Birchall, who lives in Euxton, played keyboards on some of M People's most famous tracks and toured the world with them during their peak in the mid-nineties.

The gig will take place on Saturday, October 26. For tickets ring 01772 603030.