A “Forces and 40s” weekend to raise cash for Help for Heroes takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18. The ticket-only event is at Castle Armoury in Bury town centre and opens at 6pm.

Performances start at 7pm with compere Steve Garner, BBC Radio 4 presenter and producer. Artists providing the entertainment include Forces’ sweetheart Katie Spitfire, the Swing Commanders, the Tommy Lowe Big Band and singer Don Graham.

Tickets are £12 and include a meat and potato pie supper. For information and tickets contact Tony on 0161 761 7800 or 07761 737405.