THE Bromyard Wind Band began their Christmas programme with the annual Bromyard lights switch-on, playing popular Christmas songs and carols in Town Square, with singing by Bromyard Choral Society and joined by the crowd.

Two youngsters enjoyed helping with some music by playing the bells for a rendition of Jingle Bells!

Everyone was thankful for the lull in the rain, and the lights as usual looked magnificent.

For a wonderful start to your Christmas week festivities, you are invited to join the band for their Christmas Concert on Friday, December 20 at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, starting at 7.30pm.

There will be lots of carols to join in with, Christmas pieces from the band, and vocal soloist Melanie Page.

Tickets at £8 are from the Conquest Theatre Box Office: 01885 488575, or online at conquest-theatre.co.uk

Also, the band will be playing carols and Christmas music at Laylocks Garden Centre, Bromyard Road, Worcester WR6 5LP on Sunday, December 15 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

And as usual they will play Christmas carols for Bromyard shoppers on Christmas Eve from 10am till noon, collecting for charity.

All these details and more can be found on the band website, visit bromyardwindband.com