BOLTON has genuine musical wealth in its musicians.

Westhoughton is the home of the famous multi award-winning and historic Wingates brass band. And the stars of tomorrow have long been honing their skills over at Smithills School in their well-known bands.

Here, musical director Chris Wormald has had a long and laudable career creating young performers of excellence to make Smithills School Senior brass band as well-known in its own world as its neighbouring adult exponents.

Smithills is now giving a gala concert in aid of local charities on October 16 at Bolton Parish Church and it’s definitely worth attending.