Men are being encouraged to come forward and take part in one of the Eastern Daily Press's most-loved seasonal traditions.

St Andrew's Hall will this year play host to the EDP Festival of Carols and now is your chance to get your hands on tickets for the event, which will be held on Wednesday, December 7.

Carole Tims, who is the musical director of the event for the 30th year, said: 'I'm still after some men, I'd say to them come and give it a try, I don't bite.

'I think most of the choir really enjoy themselves, they keep coming year after year.'

She said although you didn't need to be a professional, reading sheet music would be an advantage.

'I need a couple more basses and tenors,' she added.

The choir will once again be joined by Broadland Youth Choir and Cawston Band for the concert. And the 2016 musical programme will include favourites such as Away In A Manger, Joy To The World, John Rutter's New Year Carol and Twelve Days Of Christmas and Pearsall's In Dulci Jubilo.

The concert is raising funds for the EDP We Care Appeal: Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers.

The EDP We Care Appeal aims to help elderly, infirm, sick or disabled people in Norfolk by giving financial or practical support to their unpaid carers.

Tickets to the EDP Festival of Carols – which cost £7.50 per person – are available by visiting the EDP Norwich front office at Prospect House, Rouen Road.

They can also be bought by post (to EDP Festival of Carols, Front Office, Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE) with a cheque made payable to Archant Community Media Limited.

If purchasing by post, remember to include a stamped addressed envelope for the return of tickets, as well as your name, address and a telephone number or email address.

You can also buy tickets online by clicking here or by calling 01603 628311 (a fee of £1 will be charged for postage and packing).

Doors will open at 6.30pm for a 7.15pm start.

For more information on the appeal, visit www.wecareappeal.co.uk