UPPER Hale-based band Late To The Party will be playing at Hale Village Hall on Saturday, March 11, to raise funds for the Hale Carnival.

Tickets cost £5 in advance, and there will also be a licensed bar. Doors open at 7.30pm. For more information and tickets call Chris on 01252 733092 or Martyn on 01252 722103.

This year’s Hale Carnival will take place on Saturday, July 1, boasting a children’s parade, dog show, stalls, live music, maypole dancing and much more.