TICKETS have been released for a concert at a Tudor country house near Wem celebrating the Summer Solstice next month.

'Songs of the Longest Day' will take place on Wednesday, June 21 at Soulton Hall at 7.30pm. 

Local community choirs The Mere Singers and The Morning Sun Singers will be singing acapella songs to celebrate the longest day of the year and the proceeds raised from the event will go to Severn Hospice.

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A Soulton Hall spokesperson said: "Join local community choirs The Mere Singers and The Morning Sun Singers at Soulton Long Barrow for an evening of acapella songs, to celebrate the Summer Solstice.

"More than 50 voices will be raised skywards in harmony to honour the turning of the year and to reflect on the cycle of life.

"All proceeds to Severn Hospice."

The event will be outdoor with no seating, so those attending have been asked to bring a blanket or a chair and are advised to dress accordingly.

In the event of severe weather the event will be cancelled and there will be parking at Soulton Hall.

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They added: "There is extremely limited parking for people with access needs at the barrow.

"Please, therefore, do not drive to the barrow if you do not need parking there to respect the needs of people who cannot join us if they cannot drive to the accessible parking.

"If you have access needs please let us know what will help you to fully participate and we will do our very best to support you."