HAVING already delighted audiences at Wigan, Padgate and Bolton, a new season of choral excellence is well under way for Haydock Male Voice Choir.

With Christmas approaching, the diary is heavily booked for the 80-strong group, with concerts planned at West Park RFC (December 11), Birchley St Mary's club (17th), Safeways (18th) and Haydock Conservative club (21st).

The choir will sing out the old and welcome the new at the Millennium celebrations at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Southport on the afternoon of December 31.

Anyone wishing to join the choir is invited to rehearsals at Haydock Conservative club on Tuesdays (8 to 10pm) and St Helens Parish Church hall on Fridays (7.30 to 9.30pm).

Further information and ticket details may be obtained from secretary Bill Ireland on 0151 426 721.

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