ONE of Canada's top police bands is making a rare visit to England.

The 70-strong Waterloo Regional Police Band will be appearing at St Walburge's Church, Preston on July 25, after performances at Fleetwood's Marine Hall on July 22 and the Ashton Hall, Lancaster on July 23.

The band has built up a reputation for the quality of its music - a combination of brass and reed.

Tickets, priced £2.50, are available from Lancashire Constabulary's Community Support Services Department, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston.

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