Christmas brass

UPPERMILL Band has two festive “Christmas Brass” concerts, one on Thursday, December 19, at Uppermill Methodist Church, with special guests St Chad’s School Choir (7pm).


Tickets priced £5 adults and £3 concessions, including refreshments, are available on 0161-652 7304 or 01457-875 151. The second is on Friday, December 20, at Saddleworth Cricket Club (8pm). Tickets are £6 across the board and include supper. Call 0161-652 7304 or 01457-835 581.


JOIN in festive family fun with Rainbow’s toddler group at its Christmas party on Thursday, December 19, at Springhead Congregational Church, Radcliffe Street, from 9.30-11.30am. Details from Julie Buckley on 07774-583 644.


ROLL up for a festive Christmas coffee morning tomorrow at the White Hart, Lydgate, in aid of Lydgate Band Contest, from 10am-12.30pm.


SING along to Christmas classics with Soul Inspiration gospel choir at a family concert tomorrow at Uppermill Civic Hall. Guests Aidan S Thomas and the Samantha Jayne Dancers. Doors open 7pm for browsing festive stalls, concert starts 7.30pm, tickets £6, family ticket £15 on the door or from Louise 07854 870167 or www.soulinspirationgospelchoir.com.


A HORSEMAN’S carol service takes place at Friezland Equestrian Arena, off Manchester Road, Greenfield, from 11.30am tomorrow. All welcome, with or without pets, followed by mulled wine, mince pies and carrots. Cost £2.


SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir and the ladies choir give their 51st performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” Saturday, December 21, 7pm, Uppermill Civic Hall, tickets £10-£15 from Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill post office or David Davies (01457 873182).