CAROLS by candlelight will welcome in the festive season at a Halesowen church, with a concert by the town’s choral society.

The annual performance will feature a host of Christmas music and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah.

The choir will perform under the musical direction of Stephen Davis, accompanied by Sarah Marshall, at St Margaret’s Church, Hasbury, on Sunday December 13 at 7.30pm.

Tickets, priced £8, including seasonal refreshments, are available on the door, or in advance by calling 0121 550 7206.