THE Army stages an annual charity concert next month.

The Alanbrooke Concert organised by 40 Regiment Royal Artillery, the Lowland Gunners, takes place at Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, near Thirsk, on May 14.

Taking part will be the Harrogate Male Voice Choir, the Lowland Band, the Pipes and Drums of 40 Regiment Royal Artillery, the Drums of the 1st Battalion the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment and choirs from two local schools.

Music will include classical, concert, choral and showcases pieces, including the 1812 Overture - complete with gunfire.

There will also be equipment manned by serving soldiers, who will be available to answer all questions.

There will be bars serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and hot food served by Army chefs.

The aim of the concert is to raise as much money as possible for the following charities: the Army Benevolent Fund, the neonatal unit of the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, the Sick Kids Friends Foundation and the Yorkhill Children's Foundation

The concert will start at 8pm and tickets are £10 for adults, £6 for children. A corporate dinner package is also available including dinner in the Officers' Mess and VIP hosting at a cost of £50 per head.

Contact Capt A C Brotherton RA, The Alanbrooke Concert, 6/36 (Arcot 1751) Bty RA, 40th Regt RA, Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3EY.