The Co-operative Band (Crewe) is to do thier bit to help the fantastic charity 'Help for Heroes' next month.

They will be performing in the first concert at the new Danebank Theatre at South Cheshire College in Crewe, where the guests of honour for the night will be the lads and lasses of the Mercian Regiment, injured in the line of duty.

Every penny

Steve Pragnall, who volunteers for the charity told 4BR: "We hope to sell out the concert; people should buy their tickets as early as possible. Every penny helps."

The band is privileged to have been approached to help raise funds for this fantastic causeChairman, Kevin Mowbray

Local heroes

Band Chairman Kevin Mowbray, added: "The band is privileged to have been approached to help raise funds for this fantastic cause. We hope people will show their support for local heroes from the Mercian Regiment and all heroes, by attending this event."

Tickets can also be requested via the band website at http://www.unitedco-opbandcrewe.co.uk/band/events.php