A concert marking the end of World War One is taking place in Colchester this weekend.

And if you were going to put on such event, you couldn’t do much better than have one of the army’s most esteemed musical ensembles.

That’s the Band of the Parachute Regiment, which while being formed in 1942, did not actually provide musical support until 1947.

Today it performs all over the world at civic functions and ceremonies but also provides a training facility to armed services in other countries.

Tomorrow they will be joined by two other long established groups, the Essex Police Choir and the Colchester Military Wives Choir.

The Band of the Parachute Regiment’s director of music Captain Matthew Simons says: “It is only fitting that, in the garrison town of Colchester, we come together through music to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. The band has a strong relationship with the Colchester Military Wives’ Choir and we’re looking forward to performing with the Essex Police Choir as well, and together we’ll be putting a diverse programme of music that we hope people will enjoy.”

With proceeds donated to the SSAFA, the armed forces charity, it takes place at St Botolph’s Church, Colchester, at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £10, available from Tony Wilson on 01206 734870.