THE Salvation Army band will be out in force with some festive cheer, playing carols and Christmas music in Bolton town centre from 10am on Saturday.

The annual Carol Service will take place at the citadel, St Georges Road, Bolton, this Sunday at 6pm. Admission is free. On Christmas Day, the band will be playing carols and Christmas music at Bolton Royal Hospital from 9am, with a service at the citadel at 11am. All are welcome.