music fans are in for a treat when Stratford Wind Bands Association holds its annual Christmas concert at the Civic Hall on December 16.

Big band music, showstoppers from Oliver and music from the great Italian composers will make up the first half of the concert, with traditional Christmas carols and songs after the break. This year's concert has been sponsored by NFU Mutual and money raised will go to the local branch of the Action Unlimited Trust, which helps disabled people in the area.