A CONTEMPORARY office development has been named as the venue of a hospice's annual Christmas concert.

St Teresa's Hospice Christmas Cracker concert will take place on Saturday, December 20, at the Meadow development at Lingfield Point business park in Darlington.

The event features an array of family entertainment. There will be performances from St Teresa Sinfonia Choir and Orchestra, Tees Valley Youth Choir, local schools and other choir, choral and operatic groups.

Jane Bradshaw, hospice director, said: "This is the eighth annual Christmas Cracker concert and we are always looking to explore new venues to stage the event."

All proceeds from the even go to hospice services. Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5 for children. They are available from the hospice or its shops in Skinnergate and Cockerton. Or contact 01325-254321.