THE English Symphony Orchestra has sent out a seasonal invitation across the county for whole families to celebrate Christmas in style with their fun, seasonal concert, A Christmas Cracker!

The concert will be staged at The Forum, Malvern Theatres, on Saturday, December 20, at 6.30pm.

A spokesman for the organisers said: "Bring the kids, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to hear all their favourite carols and Christmastime tunes, and even to join in the singing!"

With lots of audience participation, prizes on offer, and treats in store for all, this evening heralds a fun Christmas to remember.

The Desford Colliery Band teams up with the English Symphony Orchestra's Intermediate Strings, starring young musicians aged 14-17 years, to bring everyone who attends foot-tapping renditions of Christmas music.

This will range from the traditional 'While Shepherds Watched', to the schoolchildren's favourite 'Away in A Manger', to the nostalgic, 'White Christmas', and the unusual 'Not the Twelve Days of Christmas', this concert promises something for everyone.

Tickets are available for just £7 for children, and £10 for adults, with a limited number of First-Timer tickets available at only £2 for children and £5 for adults, courtesy of Worcestershire County Council.

Concessions are also available for senior citizens, under-18s, and ESO Friends.

For full details of all ticket prices, and to book your seats for A Christmas Cracker!, please call the Malvern Theatres box office on 01684 892277.