JUNIOR choristers are getting on song for their Christmas performance in Little Budworth.

The junior choir has six members but more are needed. It performs during family services at St Peter's Church, in Vicarage Lane, on the first Sunday of the month.

Choir leader Diana Bancroft, said: 'The idea is to encourage children to come to church and they have to be there at the family service.

'We need more people to join, but some children seem unprepared to commit, even though it's only one practice a week. I would like to encourage younger members to join - as soon as they can read they're welcome in junior choir. It is open to youngsters from six to 16.

'We sing something suitable for the service, nothing too difficult for the voice.'

Mrs Bancroft, of Handley Hill, Winsford, is a member of St Peter's Church and branch leader of the Mothers' Union.

The choir is preparing for its Christmas performance of Away in a Manger, a Roger Jones musical. A joint effort with the after-school church group Little Buddies, it will be delivered on the first weekend in December.

Anybody interested in joining can call Diana Bancroft on 01606 552213.