A CELEBRATORY evening of traditional Dorset music is being held by a musical group that has gone from strength to strength.

The Ridgeway Singers and Band (RSB) will present a celebration of traditional music, folksong, West Gallery carols and stories from Dorset to mark their 10th anniversary.

RSB was formed by Artsreach in 2013 to explore the musical traditions of the South Dorset Ridgeway.

Led by serpent player Phil Humphries and folk musician, actor and storyteller Tim Laycock, RSB started in Abbotsbury to research the carols and Christmas music, stories and poetry of the Ridgeway area.

The first concerts were very local, at Winterbourne Abbas and Abbotsbury. Singers are supported by a 10 piece band of musicians, in Dorset tradition.

The next year they included folk songs collected by the Hammond brothers in Dorset, and the dance tunes of the Hardy and Benjamin Rose collections. New songs and music on local themes composed by members and friends are now included, with a singalong opportunity adding to fun for the audience.

The singers and band are delighted to celebrate their 10th anniversary year by performing in Bridport and the group will be marking the occasion with some suitable musical items.

The concert will be held at St Mary's Church, South Street, Bridport, on Sunday, October 29 at 4pm.

The 10th Anniversary Concert will be led by Phil Humphries and Tim Laycock. 

Tickets cost £12 for adults and £6 for under 18s. Refreshments will be available on the night. 

Book via the website www.ridgewaysingersandband.org or phone 01305 262159.

Tickets are also available on Ticketsource and from Bridport Tourist Information Centre.

For more information on the Ridgeway Singers and Band, visit the website at www.ridgewaysingersandband.org