Sound of choral music comes to the railway

* The James Lambert Singers will perform on the railway on September 20.

The award-winning James Lambert Singers will bring the sound of music to Llangollen and Corwen Railway on Sunday September 20, performing three special platform concerts for passengers and visitors.

The popular Wrexham-based mixed voice choir will begin with a performance on Llangollen Station platform at 11.45am, before travelling by train to Corwen to entertain passengers during the train's stopover. They will then return to Llangollen for a final performance, with each set lasting around 20 to 25 minutes.

The visit has an added significance for the railway, as one of its own station volunteers, Ian Bibby, is a member of choir and will be performing with them on the day.

Founded in 1955, The James Lambert Singers have been entertaining audiences for more than 70 years. Renowned for their easy-listening repertoire of English and Welsh favourites, they have performed across the UK and internationally, sharing stages with some of Britain's biggest entertainment names and delighting audiences with their distinctive style.

The choir also appeared at this year's Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, continuing their long tradition of celebrating music in North Wales.

David Hennigan, Trust Manager of the Llangollen Railway Trust, said: "Following the fantastic success of our World Voices Trains during this year's Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, we wanted to continue celebrating live music on the railway, and there was no better choir to invite than The James Lambert Singers.

* Kiny Cultura dancers from Indonesia were the latest group to perform at a railway which is a major promoter the arts.

"They gave wonderful performances at the Eisteddfod this year, and we can't wait to welcome this much-loved choir to our railway. It makes the occasion even more special knowing that one of our own beloved station team, Ian Bibby, will be singing with the choir. We're looking forward to giving passengers and visitors another memorable day where music and heritage come together."

Using their modern portable sound system and professional backing tracks, the choir will perform beneath the historic station canopies, creating a unique atmosphere for railway passengers and visitors alike.

Philip Hughes, Secretary of The James Lambert Singers said: "We are delighted to have been invited to take part in this event. We have happy memories of our visits to Llangollen at Christmas to sing for the Santa Specials and are very much looking forward to our next visit in September, when we hope everyone will enjoy our songs as much as we will enjoy singing them."

The performances are free to enjoy for visitors to the stations, while passengers travelling on the railway will have the opportunity to experience the choir at both Llangollen and Corwen during the day.