THE healing power of singing will be explored at a one-day workshop in Colwall.

The Harmonic Temple workshop is not being held until October, but places are being offered at the discounted price of £15, instead of £20, for all those who book before next Friday, May 14.

The workshop will concentrate on chants in four-part harmony with texts from various spiritual traditions, and led by tutor Nickomo, a member of the Natural Voice Practitioners Network.

The Harmonic Temple is a collection of chants largely composed by Nickomo, with most of the texts coming from various spiritual traditions.

"Singing these chants in a group is uplifting and inspiring, as if you are part of a living temple of sound," he said. "You don't need to read music or be an expert singer to experience this special ambience."

Nickomo co-leads the 120-voice People of Note community choir in Bristol, and the Frome Community Choir, as well as giving voice workshops in the UK and around the world.

For more information contact Jonathan Penley on 01684 573406 or e-mail temple@hillsarts.co.uk.