RIBBLE Valley Mayor Alan Yearing is to host a fund-raising Christmas concert on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Dyslexia Association.

The event will take place at the Centenaries Theatre, Stonyhurst, on Friday at 7.30pm.

It will feature the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Swing Band in a programme of popular numbers and festive favourites.

Councillor Yearing said: "This looks set to be a fantastic concert by an ensemble of talented young musicians and a wonderful way to raise funds for my chosen charities."

Tickets for the event are priced £8.50, which includes a glass of wine and light refreshments. They are available from the Ribble Valley Mayor's Office on 01200 414408 or Centenaries Theatre on 01254 826063.