Details of one of Norfolk's biggest carol concerts have been announced.
The Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News Carol Service will be held on December 17, at Norwich's St Peter Mancroft.
The event will raise money for the Nancy Oldfield Trust, which is based in Neatishead and provides boating opportunities on the Norfolk Broads for disabled and disadvantaged people.
The service will start at 6pm and run until 7.30pm.
Richard Porritt, editor of Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News, said: "Nothing starts the festive period off better than our annual carol concert at St Peter Mancroft Church in the city centre. A few years ago we even had snow.
"It is one of my favourite events of the year because it offers an hour or so of calm amid a time of the year that can be stressful and chaotic, and it allows everyone to focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
"It is also a brilliant opportunity for us to raise some money for a superb charity - this year again we will be raising funds for the Nancy Oldfield Trust who do wonderful work providing access to the Broads for those who otherwise would not be able to enjoy this incredible part of our region."
The Nancy Oldfield Trust was established in 1984 by Richard Kenyon, who wanted to create a facility where anyone with a disability or who was socially disadvantaged could enjoy water-based activities.
He was supported in his efforts by his parents Nancy and Oldfield, so the charity was named after them.
It has grown significantly since then but is still based in Neatishead at the same bungalow, which can be hired out for self-catering activity holidays.
It has a fleet of 19 sailing and motor vessels for use by visitors, as well as two rafted canoes, three pedal launches and an eight-person stand-up paddleboard.
It has a small team of staff and is supported by around 100 volunteers.
The charity relies on donations to carry out its work.
Tickets cost £7 and can be booked online via store.newsquest.co.uk
For more information about the charity, and to donate, visit nancyoldfield.org.uk
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