A lifeline Dorset charity are welcoming the festive season with the return of their Christmas carol event.

This year, the Julia’s House Christmas Carols evening will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Dorchester on Tuesday, December 3 from 7pm.

During the magical event, audiences can sing along to timeless carols, listen to heart-warming readings from Julia’s House families and staff and enjoy the harmonies of the Dorchester Rock Choir.

The Julia’s House Choir will also perform their own special renditions of traditional Christmas carols during this stunning evening.

Sarah Agnew, Julia’s House Fundraiser, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting our Christmas Carols evening for the first time in Dorchester and St. Mary’s Church will be the most magnificent setting for this special event.

“We’re looking forward to celebrating with the community this Christmas time and raising vital funds to support our care for local families.”

Julia’s House provides a lifeline of care for the most seriously ill children and their families across Dorset.

Tickets cost £10 per adult, £5 per child and under 5’s go free - All proceeds support Julia’s House Children’s Hospice.

Tickets are now available to book here: www.juliashouse.org/DorchesterCarols, with delicious mince pies and mulled wine included.