A concert with a 70-strong chorus, a full orchestra and professional soloists promises to be a real treat and a fitting way to celebrate their return after the Covid-enforced break.

The Marches Choir, conducted by Alistair Auld, will present an evening of music, full of wonderful choruses, duets, trios and solos, presented in a seamless outpouring of musical inspiration.

The concert at St John’s Church in Bishop's Castle on Saturday, November 13 will feature Haydn's Creation and Mozart's Andante in C Major for Flute and Orchestra.

Alistair Auld, conductor, said: "With a full force of over 100 performers, this concert will dazzle even the most passive of listeners. The music is powerfully evocative of the wonders of the heavens. We are also excited to be hosting professional soloists with links to the local area - Caroline Clarke lives locally and has sung with the choir on several occasions previously. Andrew Morris, who has also sung with the choir before, was born in Clun, with his parents still based there, and educated at Bishop's Castle School. We are looking forward to celebrating the immense talent of these local musicians."

Heather Willis, chairman, added: "The wonderful setting of St John’s Church is a perfect venue for this event. Haydn’s Creation is such a joy to sing and we hope the audience will love it too. The concert promises to be a real treat."

Tickets for the 7.30pm concert cost £12 for adults, and free for children and students. Call 01588 650315, visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-marches-choir or buy on the door.