THIS gathering will be giving Bolton Hospice a special birthday next month. They represent the organisers and groups taking part in the hospice's 10th anniversary celebration evening at the Victoria Hall on Saturday, March 2 (7.30).

Jane Hampson will be stage managing the evening which officially marks a decade since the opening of the hospice off Chorley New Road and is part of a programme of events throughout the year. There will be musical talent to satisfy all tastes, including Corus Brass, Bolton Junior Youth Choir, the Brixi Singers, Turton Jazz Band, New Century Strings, Bolton Youth Percussion Ensemble, Canon Slade Singers and Smithills Brass Band.

Tickets are £5 each, available from the campaign office on 01204 520040 and the Albert Hall ticket office on 01204-334400.

Pictured are (centre) Jessica Bowman (Smithills School and Bolton 6th Senior Brass Band) and clockwise from bottom: Jeanette Winstanley (Brixi Singers), Lucy Hanson (Bolton Junior Youth Choir), Chris Gaffney and David Oliver (both Canon Slade Singers), Jane Hampson (Head of Bolton music Services, Curriculum), Chris Wormald (Director of Music at Smithills School), Nicola Bone and Caitlin Ormiston (both Canon Slade Singers).