THIS year, for the first time and in response to popular demand, Pershore and District Choral Society will be performing two Christmas concerts in Pershore Abbey on Saturday.

The afternoon programme will begin at 2.30pm and the evening performance at 7.30pm, and as usual the event will comprise a mixture of seasonal music with audience participation accompanied this year by brass bands, and will be conducted by Andrew Wilson.

Tickets cost £10 and £8 from A La Carte, Royal Arcade, Pershore, from any member of the choir or from Carole Poyser on 01386 860389 or 07808 887715.