MUSIC will kick off Studley Parish Church's 900th Anniversary Year celebrations on Friday.

The church, which is raising funds for an extension and new heating system, is holding a cabaret night at Studley Village Hall, High Street, and is encouraging all to go along.

Performers will include Debbie Defire, a soul and Gospel singer from Chicago with a big voice, Geoff and Pat Wheeler singing traditional folk and other songs and gifted singer and entertainer Phil Saleh.

He will be performing a range of original tunes and covers.

Tickets cost £7 from Studley Vicarage on 852830.