A Carlisle-based choir, the Abbey Singers, are to perform their latest concert – a melange of Christmas choral classics.

The concert, which is on Saturday, December 9, will begin with part 1 of J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, the programme will continue with a selection of Christmas Carols from around the world.

The second half will include a ‘Carol Raffle’ – where audience members have the chance to hear their favourite carol performed.

Concert tickets include refreshments and one entry to the raffle (more entries can be purchased during the interval).

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Under the direction of Jonathan Millican, the choir will be joined by Isaac Cooper as bass soloist.

Isaac is currently a deputy lay clerk at Carlisle Cathedral; in the new year he will move to Norwich to take up a permanent position in the cathedral choir there.

The concert will take place in St James’ Church, Denton Holme, Carlisle (beginning at 7.30pm). Tickets are £13 on the door (under-18s free). Further information is available from abbeysingers@gmail.com.