A CANCER survivor is bringing together two Rossendale choirs under one roof for a special charity concert.

Retired accountant Terence Kelly, 70, of Broadway, Haslingden, is masterminding the 'Sing Out With Brass' concert featuring the Rossendale Male Voice Choir and their female counterparts.

Terence, who has battled prostate and stomach cancer in the past five years, wants to raise as much money as possible for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation at Royal Preston Hospital, where he and his late brother Peter received treatment.

Peter even performed with the Rossendale Male Voice Choir for 28 years and Terence said the special concert at Preston's Guild Hall, on September 10, will be dedicated in his memory.

He said: “Sing Out with Brass is my way of saying a huge thank you to all the medics who provided such a high level of care while I was ill.

"A number of friends in the choir have also received treatment for cancer, so what better way for us to thank the hospitals where we received our treatment.

“Rosemere provides a wonderful service and many patients and families have benefitted from their service and care.

"Sing Out With Brass will be a resounding financial and emotional success. This is just my way of putting something back.”

The Rosemere Cancer Foundation provides additional facilities and equipment for patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Terence also recently held at coffee morning at Lacey Court Residential Home, in Haslingden, raising £500.

Rossendale residents are being offered an exclusive package of transport and a ticket for £23 per person by calling 01706 602807. Tickets cost £15 from the Guild Hall.