Band to perform 175th anniversary concert at Bolton Parish Church
The concert will include the community choir and community band, led by Chris Wormald.
The event, on Saturday, July 5, at 7.30pm, will be attended by the new Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton.
The concert will include a range of musical pieces, featuring selections from West Side Story, Mission Impossible and Procession to the Minster, along with works by Gershwin, Rutter, Waespi, Toto, and Mike and the Mechanics, among others.
Tickets are priced at £5 and can be purchased from Booth's Music Shop in Churchgate, online at eagleyband.co.uk, or at the door on the night of the event.
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Similar to previous years, interval refreshments will include a selection of wines, hot and cold drinks, and biscuits.
Cllr John Walsh OBE, the former mayor of Bolton, has announced that this year, for the first time, beer will also be available during the interval.
The church has three car parks within its grounds, all offering flat access with no need for stairs, ramps or lifts, and situated next to all church entrances.
Free overflow parking will be available on all nearby side streets after 6pm.
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