THE choir of Meltham Parish Church will be celebrating Easter with a series of musical events.

The first is on Good Friday when there will be a free performance in the church at 7.30pm of Maunder’s Olivet to Calvary.

Guest soloists are Raymond Ellis (baritone) and Jonathan Wilby (tenor). Other solos will be sung by choir members Gwynneth Taylor and Stephanie Ball.

The choir will be joined by a number of friends to swell the chorus. Simon Ball will play the organ.

On Easter Day the choir will wear their new brightly coloured choir robes for the first time and will celebrate with a songs of praise service at 6pm. This will feature hymns and songs - old and new. The choir says that everyone is welcome to join them and have a good sing.