REHEARSALS start on February 3 for what promises to be an exciting performance of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius.

The performance will be close to the 100th anniversary of the move by Sir Edward and his family from Malvern to Hereford.

The concert is due to be given on June 6 by professional soloists and a full orchestra as part of this summer's Leominster Festival in the Priory Church.

Leominster Choral Society chairman Philip Baldwin would like to hear from potential members on 01568 613513. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings.