THE West Midland Light Orchestra will present the Great American Songbook concert at the Evesham Arts Centre on Saturday, April 26.

The event is being held in aid of the chairman of Wychavon, Gerry O'Donnell's charities, SSAFA Worcestershire, the Alzheimers Society in Wychavon and the Evesham Vale Cardiac Rehab.

Tickets to see the band from 7.30pm, which is described as a big band with strings performing the hits of Crosby, Sinatra, Ella, Peggy Lee, Louis, the Duke and all the music that we now know as standards, cost £15 and can be purchased by calling the box office on 01386 446944.