Bradford Metropolitan Concert Band is tuning up for its Christmas concert.

The band joins forces with St Walburga’s Catholic Primary School choir for its concert, called A Wonderful Christmas Time, conducted by Louise Lingard-Snape.

Louise is the band’s new musical director. She started playing cornet when she was five and joined the army at 18, after securing a place in the Women’s Royal Army Corps Staff Band.

During her time in the army, Louise toured the Falkland Islands, Australia, Hong Kong, Cyprus and throughout Europe and the UK.

A Wonderful Christmas Time is at Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Friday, December 11 at 7.30pm. For tickets and more information, ring (01274) 561588.