THEATRE group Yeadon Amateurs is inviting local talent to join the chorus at its annual sell out Christmas Carol concert.

The group is looking for new members of all ages to take part in the concert at Yeadon Town Hall on Friday, December 15.

Rehearsals start on October 11 and will be held every Wednesday at Yeadon Town Hall, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The show features festive songs from across all eras, from popular sing-a-longs to traditional carols. Otley Brass band accompany the chorus and the evening is punctuated with solo performances and duets. The evening also features children from a local dance school.

Musical Director Pam Beck said: "Our Christmas Carol concert is such a delightful, heart-warming and fun evening and we want more people to get involved. Every year we get busier and busier as our local community come together to celebrate this wonderful time of year and especially in this day and age, it is lovely to see us all coming together and spreading some Christmas joy. We have mulled wine and mince pies and for a few hours, put our worries behind us and immerse ourselves in true Christmas spirit."

Anyone who is interested in getting involved should contact the show’s musical director Pam Beck at pam.beck@hotmail.co.uk or call 07951 699244.