A POPULAR choral society in the borough is gearing up for another performance next week.

Members of Ramsbottom Choral Society and Concert Orchestra will tackle Elijah, by Mendelssohn, on Saturday, March 21, at Bolton Road Methodist Church. from 7pm.

Elizabeth Ambrose (soprano), Isobel Jenkins (alto) and Eric Cymbir (tenor) are among the guest soloists from Voci Voices.

Conductor Barry Sugden, orchestra Leader Julie Proctor and organist Alan Beedie are all involved. For tickets, at £10, call Barry Sugden on 0161 761 2985.