The renowned Glastonbury Male Voice Choir is holding a recruitment evening in Wells this month, hoping to boost its ranks ahead of two high profile concerts next year.

The Glastonbury choir, well known to Wells, will be rehearsing in the Crown Hotel on Tuesday March 24 from 7pm.

They are inviting men of all ages and singing abilities to join them and learn more about the choir's activities and concerts.

Around 35 choir members will be on hand to welcome visitors and encourage them to join one of the region's foremost male voice choirs.

The choir normally meets weekly in Glastonbury Town Hall but takes its rehearsals on the road locally several times a year, to spread the word about the benefits of singing.

The hour-long rehearsal will give guests a chance to experience and enjoy choral singing. A light buffet will be offered afterwards, with the compliments of the choir.

No previous singing experience is needed. The choir's members and its professional musical director Tracey Hansford will be on hand to offer help and encouragement.

Choir chairman Gareth Ballard said: "So many men I meet say they can't sing.

"As part of a large choir like ours, no-one is singled out and everyone joins in. Few of us can read music, but we have learning tools and tips to make it so easy and so much fun.

"All our choir will tell you it takes nothing more than a keen interest, and the rewards are huge.

"You don't have to sing like Alfie Boe, and you'll be amazed how good a sound you can make when you're part of a choir.

"There are no auditions to endure. We help you find your voice and then partner you with someone to show you the ropes.

"We urge all men, regardless of age and ability, to come along, try us out, and at the very least you will have a great evening."

Glastonbury Male Voice Choir, which is a registered charity, puts on around 15 concerts annually, throughout the South West.

Its most recent performance in Wells last October helped Wells Lions Club raise £2,000 for local charities.

It also sang to support the Centenary Armistice celebrations at the Bishop's Palace and staged a concert on Wells Bandstand last summer, hopefully to be repeated, alongside Wells City Band on July 4.

In 2021 the choir has been booked by Michael Eavis to perform at the Glastonbury Extravaganza.

Later in the year it will join three other West Country choirs for a charity Massed Male Voices concert in Wells Cathedral.

More details about the choir's Taster Evening at the Crown on Tuesday March 24 can be found on the choir's website here or by phoning John on 01458 211277 or Ian on 01458 210926.