SOUTHEND Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs are launching a new training choir called the Southend Choirs Junior Chorus.

It will be a “step-up” choir to the two main groups and will be for children aged seven and over.

All are welcome to join the new choir, which will meet on Wednesdays during term time at St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Boston Avenue, Southend.

The sessions will run from 3.45pm to 4.30pm.

This choir is suited to children with little experience of singing, and each session will be a fun and informal introduction to music, with warm ups, fun musical games and lots of songs to learn.

The choir is free with no costs to parents. To apply, call 01702 588700 or visit www.southend