THIS year sees the 25th birthday of local choir Bel Canto Singers.

The choir, a mixed four-part choir covering lively and varied pieces of choral, pop, ballad, musicals and comedy styles, will be marking the special milestone with a silver anniversary concert later in the year.

However, the group say they are in need of additional members to add more vocal power.

Polly Speers, from the choir, said: “We’re a community choir based in Redditch and currently have about 40 members.

"Bel Canto Singers have been going strong for 25 years in June this year and we’d like to give a memorable concert to mark the event. That’s why we’re inviting anyone who enjoys singing to come along and try us out."

She added: "An ability to read music is not necessary.”

Anyone interested in singing is being invited to an open evening on Monday, February 9 from at 7.30 pm at Crabb’s Cross Methodist Chapel.

For more details, call 01564 822672 or visit belcantosingers.co.uk.