MUSIC fans have a treat in store for them in Melksham tomorrow night at a special Wiltshire Times birthday bash.

Popular local group Switch will be on stage at Melksham House, entertaining the crowds as well as raising money for the Wiltshire Times 150 Fund.

Band member Brian Yates, from Trowbridge, said: "We're looking forward to it. A lot of people have called to say they have seen the adverts so we are hoping for a good turnout and it is all for a good cause."

The band, which was formed two years ago, is made up of Mr Yates on drums and vocals along with lead singer Paul Snook and James Scriven on bass.

The rock group perform cover versions of songs by artists such as The Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ash and The White Stripes.

Wiltshire Times editor Toby Granville said: "We would like to thank the band for agreeing to help raise money for the 150 Fund and for providing what promises to be a great evening's entertainment.

"This year the Wiltshire Times is 150 years old and we want as many of our readers as possible to come along and celebrate this landmark with us and help raise funds for groups and organisations that help local people."

Another fundraising event is to take place at Trowbridge Civic Hall on July 16, when Commitments tribute band, The Buttmonkeys will be on stage.

Tickets for both music events cost £5 and are available

from the Wiltshire Times office on (01225) 777227.

The ticket price for tomorrow's event includes a buffet and there will be some tickets available on the door.

The band will be on stage from 9pm, but there will be a disco to get everyone dancing before the main event.

Wiltshire Times editorial staff took part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for the 150 Fund and children's cancer charity CLIC on May 30.

The nationwide event raised over £10,500 for CLIC, with the rest of the £18,500 total going to each walker's chosen charity.