Hundreds of Worcester News readers packed into the Cathedral for our annual Carol Service.
The service was held at Worcester Cathedral on Wednesday evening.
More than 900 readers attended enjoying a combination of traditional and modern readings and carols.
Music was performed by the Cathedral Choir and the congregation was given a warm welcome by the Dean of Worcester, the Very Rev Peter Atkinson.
The Cathedral Choir sing at the annual Worcester News Carol Service at Worcester Cathedral (Image: Newsquest)
The service started with the traditional Once in Royal David's City, other carols included Away in a Manger, See Amid the Winter's Snow, O'Little town of Bethlehem and O Come, all ye Faithful.
Readings were given by the editor of the Worcester News Stephanie Preece, the Managing Director of Newsquest (Midlands South, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hereford & Wales) Julia Lancett and Regional Newspaper Sales Manager Julie Bolton as well as the Mayor of Worcester Cllr Adrian Gregson.
The Mayor of Worcester Cllr Adrian Gregson does a reading at Worcester News Carol Service (Image: Newsquest)
This year was the first year that readers did not have to apply for tickets in advance.
The editor of the Worcester News Stephanie Preece said: "It was wonderful to see so many of our readers attend the annual Carol Service
"The service is a highlight in our calendar and it's always a pleasure to share it with you.
"It was particularly pleasing to see the cathedral once again full - as it was prior to the Covid pandemic.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers, advertisers and friends a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and happy New Year."
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