AUDIENCES are set to be tickled pink by a new orchestra whose patron is Ken Dodd.

The Manchester Light Orchestra was created by experienced musicians from throughout the area and Bolton audiences will be able to judge their success for themselves at a concert on Friday night.

music for a Summer Evening is being held at St Katharine's Church, Blackrod, at 7.30pm.

Violinist Andy Long is the featured soloist, and the evening will showcase Palm Court and Salon music, Viennese waltzes and polkas.

Tickets, priced at £10, are available from Barbara Worsley on 01257 480601 or Jean Dowson 01204 693125.