Dromore and District Male Voice Choir

THERE will be celebrations next weekend when the Dromore and District Male Voice Choir holds its 50th annual concert in the town's High School on Friday March 30 at 8.00pm.

Guest performers on the evening will be Accordionist Kara Bowman and flautist Gareth Murray while Kenny Archer will compere the event.

The choir's first concert was held in 1957, some two years after the formation of the choir.

There are around 30 singers in the choir which performs at concerts and church services throughout the country.

In April they are due to travel to Kelso in the Scottish Borders where they arc to undertake a concert on behalf of the British Leprosy Mission and take part in a Church Service in Mussleburgh.

"We hope that this year's concert will provide something for everyone - music and laughter can combine to give the audience an evening's entertainment which they can thoroughly enjoy," said a choir spokesman.

"If you would like to come along tickets costing �10.00 are obtainable from any choir member or by telephone on 07884 362 396. You will even get a cup of tea at the interval."