A local band from Barnsley has announced a charity concert next month, as they look to help raise the £40,000 needed to repair a church roof.

Dodworth Colliery Brass Band are supporting St. John’s Church in Dodworth, in aid of their mission to repair the damaged building.

Both the band and the church have been in Dodworth for nearly 200 years, and have forged a good relationship over the years.

Morag McKay-Ellison, the Secretary of the band said: “Supporting local community is important to Dodworth Band. 

“We’ve been here since 1836, proudly so, but we need to develop too so this shows our community spirit.”

The band and the church have supported one another through thick and thin, and Mrs McKay-Ellison wants to give back as much as possible, as “the church elders and volunteers are there for the band, so now we need to repay their support”.

Mrs McKay-Ellison hopes those who attend leave “feeling good about supporting a community space”.

Canon Keith Farrow, a vicar in West Barnsley, said the church is “thrilled that the band wish to support us”.

The roof of the church has broken down over many years over wear and tear, and it will cost £40,000 plus VAT in order to complete the essential repairs.

Those within the church are hopeful this concert can raise the vital funds.

Canon Keith said: “The church is part of the fabric and community life of Dodworth.

“We do not get huge funding from the Church of England and the congregation has to raise all the finance for day to day running and repairs.

“It should be a beautiful space for people to come and worship and pray in.”