AUDIENCES are guaranteed a foot-tapping time at a village operatic society's annual show.

The Lanchester and District Amateur Operatic Society will be staging The Melody Lingers On at St Bede's School, in the village, at 7.15pm, from Wednesday, February 2, to Friday, February 4.The production features songs by Irving Berlin, such as Blue Skies, Let's Face the Music and Dance, White Christmas and Alexander's Rag Time Band.

Two of the main soloists are Sharon Murray and Richard Woods with David Fiddaman as guest soloist. The show is produced and conducted by David Hughes. Tickets are £5 (£4 pensioners, £2.50 children). Children bringing an adult on the Wednesday will get free admission.

For tickets call (01207) 521458.