WELL-known flautist Nicola Shorland is one of the special guests when the Malvern Singers perform a concert of seasonal music and songs next week.

Nicola has performed as a soloist with the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Singapore, has worked with the Symphony Orchestra of India and toured China with the London Mozart Symphony Orchestra.

During the concert on Thursday, December 4, she will perform music by Telemann, Gossec and John Rutter.

The concert, which also features pianist Tim Sidford, includes a selection of Christmas music performed by the Singers, under musical director Edwina Ward and accompanist Ron Ward.

The concert is at the Chase School, Geraldine Road, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5, available from choir members or on the door, and refreshments will be available with donations to this year's chosen charity SMILE (Sensory Movement Interaction in Life Experiences).