FLIXTON Community Band is welcoming prospective members and interested members of the public to an open event this weekend.

There will be an opportunity to meet the members of the Flixton Community Band, listen to their music and try out an instrument at Flixton Junior School on Saturday March 19, 10.30am to 1pm.

New members of all ages and all musical abilities are welcome.

Helen Adams, from Flixton Community Band, said: “We rehearse every Saturday at Flixton Junior School from 10.30am to 12.30pm and have a lot of fun doing it. So come down and say hello. We are looking forward to meeting you.”