WEST Somerset Singers have announced the appointment of a new musical director, Nick Thomas and an exciting programme planned for the autumn season.

It will include Haydn's Creation Mass, Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer', and John Rutter's Candlelight Carol which will be performed in St Georges' Catholic Church, on Saturday, December 1.

Rehearsals commence in the Gwyn Williams Music room at Taunton School on Monday, September 10 at 7.30pm.

New members are welcome. For more information contact Sue Sutton (01823-432157) or Marianne Bray (01823-480888).