Christmas spirit will be alive and well in Cluny Square, Southend, when residents and community groups gather together for a carol concert on Wednesday, December 17.

The festive evening is the brainchild of several neighbouring residents’ associations, community, school and church groups and the St Luke’s Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Students from Temple Sutton Primary School choir will be accompanying carol singers, who will be conducted by Father James McCluskey from St Luke’s Church.

The concert will run from 7pm to 8pm in the square, which is situated between St Luke’s Road and Norwich Avenue.

Mince pies and mulled wine will also be available, and live music will continue afterwards thanks to a band from church group Love Southend.

Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Victoria Bax said: “This is a great opportunity to bring residents together for a festive concert.

“It will give people a chance to meet their neighbours. Everyone is welcome.”