ORGANISERS of a Christmas concert are keen to recruit the public to sing in Ripon Cathedral.

The annual Ripon Spectacular will take place in the cathedral with a programme of carols and hymns.

Former BBC music director Paul Shepherd has brought together Ripon Youth Choir and Ripon Festival Choir.

This year, organisers are keen for visitors to join the choirs for the day, on Saturday, December 16. To take part, call 01765-604564.

Concert tickets are £10, and £8 for concessions, available on 01765-601347.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and to Ripon Age Concern.