A BURNHAM-ON-SEA church will host a Christmas concert on Saturday, December 17 to help locals get into the festive spirit. 

Pianist and organist Richard Lennox, mezzo-soprano Francesca Bowkett and bass/baritone singer Marcus Evans will all perform at St Andrew's Church. 

Francesca said: “We are delighted to be returning to St Andrew’s Church for our Christmas concert, this time with the talented Marcus Evans performing alongside myself and Richard.

“Come along to get into the festive spirit and sing along to some well-known Christmas classics.”

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: Francesca Bowkett performing at last year’s Christmas concert.Francesca Bowkett performing at last year’s Christmas concert. (Image: Supplied)

Tickets are £10 per person including refreshments. They are on sale now from Burnham Post Office. Guests can also pay on the door.

Richard has previously performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Wells Cathedral, Bristol Cathedral and other concert halls around the UK.

He recently appeared with international bass/baritone singer Jonathan Veira in two live-streamed broadcasts called Live from the Steinway Room.

He is also the musical director for several operatic societies.

Francesca has sung leading roles in opera, operatics and choral concerts around the county and further afield.