SEVEN choirs and bands will come together to perform in a gala concert to celebrate Bolton Hospice's tenth anniversary.

The evening is on Saturday at 7.30pm at the Victoria Hall, Bolton.

Bolton Music Service provides three of the ensembles with children performing in the Youth Percussion Ensemble, New Century Strings and the Bolton Junior Youth Choir. Canon Slade Singers will join with the Brixi Singers and Junior Youth Choir for a rousing finale accompanied by Smithills World Championship Senior Brass Band.

The event is sponsored by Peter and Margaret Flower Shop and tickets, £5, are from Bolton Hospice Campaign Office on 01204 520040 and the Albert Hall Ticket Office on 334400. Seats are unreserved.