Birtsmorton Church will be filled with music and candlelight, courtesy of the Canterbury Brass Ensemble.

The new 11-player ensemble was formed by brass band player and member of the Chandos Orchestra, Jon Clements.

Mr Clements, who lives in Worcester, said: "I've thought about setting up an ensemble ever since I moved to the area and have finally got round to it.

"The group is made up of musicians from around the area including quite a few members of the Chandos Orchestra.

"The concert will be the first time the band has performed together in public. I chose Birtsmorton Church because my wife and I were married there and have played there before, it has such a nice atmosphere, it is the perfect setting."

The concert, on Thursday, December 11, will raise money for the local branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society, and will feature pieces by Handel, Purcell, Beethoven and Jeremiah Clarke, as well as traditional, rousing Christmas carols, all performed by candlelight.

Mulled wine and mince pies will be served after the concert, which begins at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £6 (£4.50 for children and senior citizens) and are available from Kendall Wadley Chartered Account-ants, Graham Road, Malvern, on 01684 892666.