A band which has entertained audiences for more than 20 years will play its last gig later this month.

FatBadger, which formed in about 1995, opened Ashford's first Create Festival a year after starting up and went on to be the house band at The Windmill Inn in Willesborough.

Having disbanded in 1997 due to the departure of their original bassist, the group got back together again 10 years ago.

But now singer Andy Tozer, guitarist Chris Bailey, drummer Steve Waters and bassist Chris Payne are preparing to play their last gig.

Mr Tozer said: "I think, overall, FatBadger has been a great journey, but there comes a time when the journey's not as exciting as when you first started out.

"Many of us have other ventures that take up time and some of us want to start new ventures, and it's time to pursue those instead.

"Live music followers will probably see all of us in different line-ups at some point doing what we enjoy, but not collectively as FatBadger."

Having played at a range of venues around the borough, the band will play its last gig at the Albion Pub in South Willesborough on Saturday, October 27 at 9pm.

When FatBadger reformed 10 years ago, Darren Roberts was on drums, but he stepped down last year, opening the door for Mr Waters to take on the role.

Mr Tozer added: "The support we have had over the years has been immense.

"From quickly becoming house band at the Windmill and packing the place out, to people travelling up and down the county to see us, we've had a great journey.

"Thank you to the badgerettes, the wives and girlfriends, who sent us out to let us do our thing and came with us to give their support."