A JAZZ "Salute to Youth" takes place this weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb 21-24) at Wigan Pier.

Youth jazz orchestras from Wigan, Bolton, Leeds, Salford, Scarborough and Sefton will perform and a highlight on Saturday will be a special concert by the 29-piece Bert Kaempfert Orchestra led by trumpet player Tony Fisher.

For tickets and details contact 01695 627577.