ONE of the country's leading cathedral choirs is ready to go on tour for free - as long as they receive a hearty supper.

Many churches in the Ripon and Leeds Diocese are unaware that Ripon Cathedral Choir is available to sing throughout the diocese.

A note has gone out to clergy and other church leaders reminding them of this.

Director of music Andrew Bryden said: "There would be no fee. We would only ask that you provide a meal.

"And if you don't have an organ or piano that does not matter. We can still sing unaccompanied."

Although the cathedral does take up invitations to sing in churches at important services they are also willing to stage fundraising concerts for churches to help pay for leaking roofs or crumbling stonework.

There are limited spaces each year for the choir's visits.

To sign up the choir, call Mr Bryden on (01765) 603496.