GREAT Sutton Male Voice Choir celebrates its 65th anniversary this year.

For more than five decades the choir has entertained the people of Ellesmere Port and raised thousands in charity fundraising.

It will be marking the occasion with a series of eight concerts throughout the coming year, starting with a charity concert in aid of Claire House Children’s Hospice on Wednesday, April 18.

It will take place at the Church of St John's, Great Sutton, at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £6 and can be obtained by calling Ken Salter on 355 5363 or John Preston on 355 4945.