All that jazz

JAZZ band “Spirit of New Orleans” plays at Delph Band Club, Lawton Square, tonight from 8.30pm. Free entry.




DOBCROSS Band Club presents a Christmas “Comedy Cracker” dinner tomorrow to raise funds for the village’s Whit Friday celebrations. The dinner stars Yorkshire comedian Mike Farrell and entertainer Mike Sweeney. Tickets £30, includes four-course dinner. Call Peter Young on 07875661976 for tickets.



LISTEN to the true Christmas story, acted out by youngsters from the Family Church of Saddleworth at Uppermill Conservative Club on Sunday. Sing along with carols, too. Starts 2.30pm, call 07933090884 for more information.



ENJOY the film “The Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists” at Denshaw Village Cinema, on Sunday at 6pm and 8.15pm. Book seats by calling 01457870348. Homemade refreshments available. £5 for adults, children under 14 £4.



DIGGLE School Choir and Saddleworth Musical Society will join forces to present a Christmas Concert, with carols and orchestral music on Sunday from 7pm. Proceeds in aid of Saddleworth Museum. Tickets available from Turners Dry Cleaners or by calling 01457875917.



SHOP until you drop at Diggle Band Club on Tuesday from noon-4pm. Floral art demonstrations, stalls, gifts, gluhwein and mince pies. Tickets £2 from the band club or call 07729423970.



SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir and Augmented Ladies Choir present their 50th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” with the Pennine Orchestra on Saturday, December 22, from 7pm, at Uppermill Civic Hall. Tickets £15 adults, £12 concessions, £10 children, and are available from Saddleworth Museum or Uppermill Post Office.