A VILLAGE band will get residents in the mood for Christmas with two concerts to thank them for their support during 2008.

Fishburn Band will play Christmas carols for singing on the village green on Wednesday December 10, from 6.30pm.

On Friday December 12 they will perform a concert at Fishburn Workingmen’s Club, from 8.15pm.

The show will feature guest soloist Leonie Hobson, admission free but donations welcome and there will be a raffle.

Billy Elliott, vice president of the band, said: "We are starting the festive season and thanking the people of Fishburn and the club for supporting the band throughout the last year."