A SCHOOL-based music group will perform Handel's Messiah this weekend. Barnard Castle School Choral Society will perform the festive favourite at Barnard Castle School on Saturday, at 7.30pm.

The chorus and orchestra will be directed by Mark Mawhinney and the soloists will be Gillian Dodd, Kathryn Crowder, Daniel Joy and Peter Coulson.

Tickets are available from the school on (01833) 690222. They are priced at £8, with concessions at £6, and free admission for under 18s.

Refreshments will follow the concert in the school dining hall.

Published: 29/11/2004