Much-loved pre-Christmas carol concert in Kenilworth is going online this year - here's how you can join in

The much-loved pre-Christmas carol concert in Kenilworth is going online this year, due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on outdoor events.

The Carols in the Clouds 2020 event will shown on YouTube at 6pm on Saturday December 19.

The concert has been produced by Kenilworth Lions members working with a professional choirmaster and video producer, and contains all of the usual ingredients - your favourite carols to sing along to, accompanied by the Salvation Army band, plus local schoolchildren, readings and performances of the Christmas story.

"The only things we haven’t been able to include are the mulled wine and other refreshments!" said John Whitehouse, publicity officer at the Kenilworth Lions.

"The event will be free to air, although we shall be seeking voluntary donations via our website."

The carols will be sung by a virtual choir made up from over 50 singers drawn from local choirs and singing groups.

John added: "Kenilworth Lions are grateful for the financial support and encouragement of the town council, the Rotary Club of Kenilworth and Kenilworth Round Table in helping to make this free event possible.

"We all believe, after such a dreadful year, that it will be a great way of drawing the local community together at the start of this Christmas season."

Full details of the event, and how to apply for your free tickets, can be found on the Kenilworth Lions website - http://kenilworthlionsclub.co.uk/carols