THE classic story of the Pied Piper of Hamlyn is to be given the pantomime treatment by a village group.

Ombersley Dramatic Society's production runs at the village's memorial hall from Wednesday until Saturday, January 18, with profits to go to the appeal to build an Acorns Children's Hospice for terminally ill children from three counties in Worcester.

Tickets for The Pied Piper are available from producer and director Doreen Turner on 01905 620672.

Shows begin at 7.30pm.