SOROPTIMIST International of Bolton are staging a Christmas Concert at the Victoria Hall this Saturday.

The Greater Manchester Police Band and the Rossendale Festival Choirs will perform a selection of Christmas music.

Last year the organisation started a two-year charity appeal to raise money to sponsor a hearing dog for a deaf person.

They have various charity events since last April but this will be the major fund-raiser.

Tickets are available from the Albert Halls Ticket Office, Booths Music shop, Churchgate, Bolton, or by phone on 01204 399323.