THE Ashton-on-Mersey Showband is returning to St Joseph's Concert Hall in Leigh for a Glen Miller tribute dance night next Saturday, July 8.

Back by popular band, the highly-acclaimed band of more than 30 musicians has performed across Europe and America since being formed in 1973 and has raised almost £1,000,000 for UK charities.

New Leigh MP Jo Platt will attend the Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link fundraiser at the Chapel Street venue next Saturday, which starts at 7.30pm and includes a bar, refreshments and raffle available.

Tickets priced £8 are available from Spectrum Blinds inside Stones Carpets and Flooring on Chapel Street and the Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link on Charles Street.

There is also a postal service available for tickets. For more information call Pauline on 01942 604603 or 07914 518581.