The Hardynge Choir, which is based around Harpenden, is bringing back their annual Christmas carol concert.

'Christmas in Blue' will take place at 8pm on Monday, December 18 at St John's Church, Harpenden.

This year's concert is slightly different from usual, as it will feature a selection of festive jazz and Christmas close harmony, as well as suitable readings and well-known congregational carols.

Organist Richard Hills, who has appeared at previous concerts, will perform one of his Christmas improvisations.

The Hardynge Choir will be joined by Matthew Woodward on piano and will be conducted by the choir's musical director Rufus Frowde. 

Tickets cost £16 - £8 for under-18s and students - with accompanied under-16s going free. To buy tickets go to www.hardyngechoir.org, email tickets@hardyngechoir.org or call 0845 475 1664.

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Money raised at the concert will support the Hospice of St Francis, in memory of former chairs of the choir Jenny Elston and Ian Skelton, who were both cared for at the hospice.

Representatives from the charity will attend the concert, and money will be raised through a retiring collection.

After the concert, seasonal refreshments - which are included in the ticket price - will be served in the church hall.