AS part of the Ilkley Arts Festival, Cantores Olicanae choir will sing Handel’s Messiah (Part One) and a selection of traditional carols, some with audience participation.

Always a popular event, the concert begins at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 17 and this year, will be held at St John’s Church, Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley LS29 8PN.

Musical director Rory Johnston will conduct, Robert Sudall is the accompanist and Elizabeth Peirson the soprano soloist.

Tickets: £10, Students £5, under 14’s free. Available from: The Grove Music Shop on Ilkley 01943 817301 or, ring 01943 830873. Prior to the concert, tickets will be available on the door.

For further details of this and future concerts, please visit the website: www.cantoresolicanae.org.uk