AIRE Valley Singers will be in action at Cowling on Saturday. (jun13)

They will stage Summer in the Aire at Holy Trinity Church at 7.30pm and the programme will feature madrigals, sacred pieces, modern and spiritual songs, a selection of swing and solos.

The singers were founded by David Bryan, in 1970, and continued to flourish under his leadership and inspired conducting for more than 30 years.

Originally about 16 voices, the choir’s numbers have now doubled, but it remains a chamber choir, singing mainly a cappella music and occasionally pieces accompanied by organ or a small orchestra.

Over the years the choir has performed in various countries, including visits to Germany, Belgium, Holland, Norway, France, Italy, Spain, Wales and the USA.

It was named best chamber choir in a competition at the Royal Albert Hall and has been runner-up twice in the BBC’s Let the Peoples Sing contest.

Now directed by Barbara Bancroft, the choir continues to provide pleasure for audiences and to maintain the highest standards in choral music.

The Cowling concert will raise money for the church restoration fund and tickets priced at £8 for adults and £6 for concessions are available from 01535 632611 or 01274 400898, or pay at the door.