A number of celebrities will join an evening of Christmas carols and songs at The Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert this year.

The concert will be held on Monday, December 2nd, at All Saints Parish Church in Okaham, starting at 7.30pm.

The Rowell Camerata and Foresters Brass 2000 will sing and play, and there will be light-hearted readings by national and local celebrities including Rev. Richard Coles, a former singer with The Communards, and TV antiques expert, Lars Tharp.

Tickets are available at Don Paddy's Wine Bar in Uppingham, tel: 01572 822255; and by calling 01572 724437.