YOUNG trumpet maestro Lorna Bridge is the guest soloist for a performance of Handel's Messiah at St Augustine's Church in Rodbourne.

Lorna, 18, comes from Old Town and is currently studying at Marlborough College on a music scholarship.

She will be joining a "scratch" choir of up to 100 for the recital on Saturday, October 26.

Organiser Ray Howell has invited any local singers interested in joining the choir to come along to a rehearsal being held the night before the performance.

Tickets are £8 and proceeds will go to the church organ fund.

For more details call Mr Howell on 535658.