WHEN Paul Davies broke his back in a riding accident, the Air Ambulance Service was summoned to the scene.

But before the helicopter landed in the field in Meadowfield, near Durham, paramedics had already reached the injured 39-year-old.

Paul never forgot the efforts made by the air service to get to him in January.

To try to raise money for the service, Paul is staging a concert on August 4 in the Brandon Social Club, near Durham, with the doors opening at 7pm.

Popular band Calico has offered its services free for the evening. There will also be a raffle with a host of prizes, many of which have been donated by local businesses.

Tickets costing £2 will be available at the door or by telephoning 0191-378 0894.