A WORCESTER dad enjoyed the Golden Jubilee pop concert in style after a city charity came to his rescue.

The Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families' Association arranged for Andrew Atkins to have a wheelchair for the celebrations in London.

The 28-year-old was left with a spinal injury after being in two accidents while serving in the Army.

"I can walk short distances with sticks but a shopping trip into the centre can leave me in pain for a couple of days," said Mr Atkins, of Ombersley Road.

"Getting the wheelchair has made a real difference to me. SSAFA did really well as it's been a struggle to get one."

Mr Atkins and his wife Jane both entered the draw for tickets to the concert, which was held on Monday and he succeeded in winning a pair.

"The concert was brilliant," he said.

"We parked in Kensington Palace and we were escorted through to Buckingham Palace.

"I was on a platform next to the small stage looking across above everyone else. It was so good, just the atmosphere and being there.

"I'm a Queen fan so I liked their performances with all the different people. Jane likes Toploader so she enjoyed it when they came on.

"Without the wheelchair it would have been a struggle but I still would have been there.

"I'm suffering a bit now but I think I would have been in a right state if I hadn't had the chair. There was so much walking involved."

The Worcester City and Rural branch of SSAFA has bought the former private in the Royal Logistics Corps a lightweight wheelchair, which he is able to move himself.

He is unable to work and spends his time at home looking after his 18-month-old daughter Connie-Mae.