Yuletide ukes among festive entertainers

OLDHAM Parish Church, packed for the concert

CHRISTMAS cheer and joyful song resounded in Oldham, during the annual Dr Kershaw's Hospice Christmas Concert.

Hundreds gathered at Oldham Parish Church to enjoy festive entertainment including carols, bands and Christmas tunes.

The event aims to thank hospice supporters for their work in helping Dr Kershaw's to continue providing care in Oldham and look back on the changes, challenges and successes of the past year.

Entertainment included songs from Kershaw's Crooners, Thornham St James's Primary School and soprano Elizabeth Phillips.

There was also live music from the ukulele players in Uke Too, who had dressed in Santa hats, Christmas jumpers and reindeer antlers for the occasion.