A CHOIR celebrating its 20th anniversary has embarked on a search for a new musical director and accompanist.

Airedale Male Voice Choir has to fill the two key positions due to the joint retirement in May of founder John Smith and well-known pianist Ken Brook.

The choir rehearses at Trinity Church in Fell Lane, Keighley, and performs at least once a month.

Down the years members have raised more than £145,000 for various good causes, especially for their favourite charity, the Sue Ryder hospice Manorlands.

Choir spokesman Roy Spink said: “Ever since March 1997 when John and Ken formed the Airedale Male Voice Choir, the priority has always been to raise money for local charities and good causes.”

Anyone interested should e-mail Mike Hughes at familyhugs@btinternet.com.