This Christmas sees the return of a festive favourite in Falmouth – for the first time in three years.

The Harmony Choir, which sees a huge choir of voices singing traditional and Cornish carols through the town, had been a key part of people’s Christmas Eve celebrations for more than 100 years - up to the point the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

This saw the event cancelled for three years in a row due to social distancing and a bid to keep people safe.

Now, however, it is due to make a joyful return next Saturday, December 24, for the annual Christmas Eve singsong through Falmouth town centre.

The Harmony Choir is made up from choirs across Cornwall and it is a tradition that dates back more than a century.

The singing is due to start at Grove Place somewhere between 10am and 10.30am, before moving through the town to The Moor for around 1pm.

Normal stopping points where the choir sings in between the two locations are at the top of Custom House Quay, Church Corner outside King Charles the Martyr Parish Church, halfway along Market Street and the start of Market Street, ending up on The Moor outside the Seven Stars.

There will be road closures in place along the route from 9.30am, starting in Market Street and then The Moor and High Street a bit later on, as the choir gets closer.

Town centre manager Richard Gates said: “The town is likely to be extremely busy and the road (Market Street through) will be closed during this time.

“Market Street will be closed to vehicles from 9.30am. The Moor and High Street will close later in the morning as the choir moves through when required.”

Choir conductors Rob and Raffie have said they are keen to keep the tradition alive and would be delighted to welcome singers, new and old, to join them. Sheet music will be provided; however, you do not need to read music to join in the fun.