Don't worry if you see men in tights walking around Ashton on Saturday - it's all in a good cause.

Musicians playing all kinds of instruments are invited to The Music Corner to celebrate what would have been Beethoven's 230th birthday - and some are really getting in the swing of things.

"We've got people dressing up in 18th century with wigs, tights, the lot" said John Caton-Greasley, part owner of the stall in Ashton Indoor Market.

"We want as many people as possible to turn up with their instruments and help us raise money for charity" he added.

The fund raiseing event starts at 11am with a raffle prize draw at noon. All proceeds will go towards Willow Wood Hospice as will 10% of the shops takings for that day.