Diverse Abilities’ Carol Concert takes place on Wednesday, December 15, at St. Peter’s Church on Hinton Road, Bournemouth, and doors open from 6pm.

Speakers at this year’s festive celebration include Valerie Singleton OBE, best known for her time working across television on shows such as Blue Peter, Maggie the Seaside Baker, from this season of The Great British Bake Off, and former Deputy to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Christine Bueno.

Josh Graham, events co-ordinator at Diverse Abilities, commented: “Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re pleased to bring back our magical Carol Concert packed full with carols, Christmas readings, and a special raffle. Come along with friends, family, or colleagues and have a fabulously festive time while supporting children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.”

The concert is sponsored by Colten Care, who will be bringing their choir to welcome guests on arrival and providing mince pies for all to enjoy at the end of the evening. Blair Crawford, founder and president of Hope FM, will host the evening and introduce performances from the choirs, including Verwood’s Emmanuel Middle School.

Reverend Dr. Ian Terry added: “The human race is richly diverse and that will be celebrated in the Diverse Abilities Christmas Concert that St. Peter’s Church is honoured and delighted to host. It will be a festival of each person’s unique humanity.”

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/carolconcert or call 01202 711502 to book tickets. Adult tickets are £15, child tickets are £7.50, and a family ticket (two adults, two children) is £40, with all funds raised going to Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity.