Two bands will join up at a Cockermouth church fundraising evening.

Christ Church, on Sullart Street, will be hosting the event on Friday, October 30.

Cockermouth Mechanics Band and Petworth Town Band, of Sussex, will perform.

Paul Sanders is a member of the church and also Cockermouth Mechanics Band.

He said: "I thought it would be a good idea to stage a fund-raising concert.

"We have spent a lot of money recently on mullions and windows in the church as well as other alterations inside the church.

"It has cost a lot of money and we would like to replenish the funds.

"I was then contacted by Petworth Town Band, which has Lord Egremont as its president, and is touring."

The bands, which have a combined total of 50 players, will play two pieces together as well as performing their own repertoire. It is hoped that Lord and Lady Egremont will attend.

Tickets cost £10, including refreshments, and are available from Billy Bowman Music in Lowther Went, or on the door.