A MALE voice choir that found fame on BBC reality show Last Choir Standing is to perform in Worcester.

After singing their hearts out on primetime television in July, Hereford Police Male Choir has gone from strength to strength.

Members have been overwhelmed with letters, e-mails and calls from fans and they recently released a CD to mark their TV success.

The 60-strong choir, which formed in 1957 with officers of the now-defunct Herefordshire Constabulary, will perform a fund-raising concert at St George’s Catholic Church in Sansome Walk, Worcester, on Saturday. Their renditions of African songs, a Perry Como medley and several Scottish tunes – to coincide with St Andrew’s Day – will raise money for St Paul’s Hostel in Worcester and Worcester Breast Unit Appeal. Soloist will be Cradley-based soprano Georgia Francis.

Although the choir was just pipped to a place in the finals of Last Choir Standing, professional singer and judge Russell Watson and presenter Mylenne Klass were often complimentary and choir secretary Brian Williams described the experience as “unforgettable”.

Mr Williams, of Hindlip near Worcester, said: “We were invited to London and, before we knew it, we were in the final 80, then 60, then 15.

“It was hard work for some of us, but the judges were all so lovely and said they would come and see us again.

“I think the best thing to come from all of it were all the letters and calls we’ve had.

“Former members who moved away have been in touch again and all the chief constables have thanked us for representing the police so well.

“And the more exposure we get, the money we can raise for charity.”

The concert in aid of the mayor of Worcester’s charities, will start at 7.30pm.

For tickets, priced just £6 and including light refreshments, call the Mayor’s Office at the Guildhall, High Street, on 01905 722001. Tickets also available on the door subject to availability.

For more about the choir visit hereford policechoir.org or watch them online on the video-sharing website youtube.com.