AS part of the Ilkley Arts Festival, Cantores Olicanae choir invite readers to their ever-popular Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 7 in St John’s Church, Ben Rhydding at 7.30pm.

This festive evening features a seasonal selection of carols old and new with plenty of opportunities to sing along.

The programme also includes the choral piece ‘Ring out, wild bells’ by Percy Fletcher and ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ arranged by Gordon Langford.

The choir will be accompanied by Robert Sudall on the piano/organ and joined by Ermysted’s Brass Group.

Cantores Olicanae’s Musical Director, Rory Wainwright Johnston, will lead this special festive event.

Tickets are £12, Students £5, under 14s free and are available from: The Grove Music Shop, Ilkley, or Ilkley Tourist Information Centre, or Eventbrite.co.uk, or ring 01943 830873. Tickets will also be available on the door.

To find out more about Cantores Olicanae, or about this and future concerts, please visit the website:www.cantoresolicanae.org.uk