UNION Jacks will be waved at Pendle Hippodrome Theatre in Colne on Saturday, May 11, when the Pendle Youth Orchestra holds its Last Night of the Proms.

Tickets are selling fast and organisers are urging people to buy early to avoid disappointment.

The three-hour show starts at 7.30pm, will be conducted by Stuart Dickinson and feature singer Lyn Slater, who will lead the traditional Land of Hope and Glory.

The first half will consist of a programme of music by the orchestra, including a Frank Sinatra medley.

Liz Dickinson, public relations officer for the orchestra, said: "It was a sell out last year and already half of the tickets have gone for next month's show.

"Seats will be allocated this time so we don't want people just turning up on the night and being disappointed."

The orchestra, which has 70 to 80 members, is on the look-out for new talent.

Liz said: "They don't have to be of a certain standard or grade as long as they can read music and have ability.

"They can play more or less any instrument and in some cases if they haven't got an instrument, but will attend two rehearsals a week and concerts, we can loan them one."

Rehearsals take place at the Silverman Hall, in Nelson, on Wednesdays between 6.45pm and 9pm, and on Saturdays between 9am and noon.

Tickets for the show, priced £5, are available from treasurer Lisa Manley on 01282 604225, after 6pm, or any orchestra member.