A NEW choir is launching in a village near Yate. 

It is being led by well-known choral director Grenville Jones who has worked with a number of famous singers including Katherine Jenkins, Aled Jones, Lee Mead and Alfie Boe. 

The new choir will be a mixed-voice community choir with rehearsals taking place at Rangeworthy Village Hall. 

Grenville previously appeared as one of the 100 judges on the BBC series All Together Now. 

He is also founder of the 25 popular good afternoon choirs across the West of England from Gloucester to Cornwall.

He said: "If you love to sing, then come along and meet us.

"There will be music for everyone and as the choir develops, we will sing at concerts and support local organisations with fundraising concerts. 

“There will be three consecutive open rehearsals starting on April 9 so come along with a friend to meet us.”

No previous singing experience is required and there are no auditions. 

The accompanist is Chris Green, who lives locally.

The choir will meet every Tuesday 7.15pm to 9.00pm starting on April 9.