FORDINGBRIDGE Choral Society is to stage a Winter Concert next month.

The event, on Saturday, November 30, will take place at St Mary’s Church, in Fordingbridge, with the group set to perform Handel’s Messiah.

“First performed in 1741, almost 300 years ago, this masterpiece has been performed endlessly throughout all lands,” a spokesperson said.

“It will never cease to be part of all choirs’ repertoire and is a delight to sing and listen to.”

Under the musical direction of Nigel Edwards, the society will be accompanied by organist Graham Scott and the Edwards Ensemble orchestra, as well as four soloists.

“Why not come along to the church, with its splendid acoustics, to listen to what promises to be an uplifting concert and appreciate Handel’s unique way of composing such passionate music? We’d love to welcome you,” said FCS member, Colin Burt.

The concert gets underway at 7pm and tickets, costing £15 in advance or £18 on the door, are available from the Fordingbridge Bookshop, in Salisbury Street, or online at ticketsource.co.uk/fordingbridgechoral. Under 18s go free and entry includes a drink during the interval.

For more details, contact the group secretary on 01425 656348, or visit fordingbridgechoral.org.uk.