A brass band is set to perform concerts at three Isle of Wight churches in the run up to Christmas.

In December, Abbey Brass will play Christmas-themed concerts at Newport Salvation Army Church on December 11, at 7.30pm, Wootton Methodist Church on December 15, at 3pm, and Binstead Methodist Church on December 18, at 7.30pm.

Entry to all concerts is free, but there will be collections at the end for the church and band funds.

Abbey Brass musical director Phillip Littlemore said: "We are looking forward to entertaining audiences with some new arrangements of traditional Christmas music together with some familiar festive pieces and carols – there will be something for everyone."

Smaller groups from the band will also play at the Merry and Bright event in Ryde on December 6, Newport Minster on December 14, as part of the town’s Festive Cheer celebrations, a carol concert at Ventnor Park on December 21, and the Traveller’s Joy pub in Northwood on December 23.