THE chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust will spend two days touring the churches of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

Loyd Grossman, who is well-known for his brand of sauces and TV appearances, will visit six churches across the region on June 3 and 4, where he will meet volunteers before taking part in a celebratory lunch.

An evening reception will be held in St Swithun’s Church in Worcester.

Mr Grossman said: "I am greatly looking forward to visiting some of the beautiful churches of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire which are looked after so well by the Churches Conservation Trust. Meeting the volunteers, who very generously give their time to help take care of — and open – these wonderful buildings, will be a real highlight.’