Christmas concert at Halifax Minster to raise money for Halifax charity Healthy Minds

The evening event is for all the family, with festive music and carols performed by talented groups and local people of all ages.

Audiences will enjoy music from the award-winning Bradshaw school choir and local Elland Silver Youth Band. The band recently reached the finals of the European Championships this year in Birmingham. Soloist Alexandra Wilkinson, Rotary Young Musician National Finalist will also be singing crowd-pleasing sounds of Christmas. And alongside Calderdale’s local talent, the Minster’s own choristers will be filling the Minster with their good cheer.

Calderdale Councils own choir will also be there. The choir recently performed at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the Piece Hall and is made up of Elected Members and Officers of the Council.

This year, Rotary Club of Halifax have chosen to support local mental health charity, Healthy Minds. Based in Halifax, Healthy Minds offers a range of mental health and wellbeing support, information and advice to the people of Calderdale. Vicky Garrod, Healthy Minds Community Fundraiser said: “We are delighted Rotary Club of Halifax have chosen to support Healthy Minds. The continued support and kindness of local individuals and groups such as Rotary of Halifax help us to continue to provide our services to the people of Calderdale.

"Please come along and enjoy the glorious atmosphere of the Minster and the wonderful sounds of local people. It promises to be a great evening”

The concert will take place at Halifax Minster on December 10 at 7pm. Tickets available on the door or online www.halifaxminster.org.uk/events