LUNCHTIME concerts will be held at Sidmouth Parish Church for the first time, to help raise funds for its re-ordering works.

LUNCHTIME concerts will be held at Sidmouth Parish Church for the first time, to help raise funds for its re-ordering works.

The first concert takes place today (Friday) from 12 noon and features The Beacon Trio, Joyce Clarke, piano, Anna Cockroft, violin and Ruth Lass on cello.

They will play a mix of classical and contemporary music by Haydn, Schubert, Frank Bridge and Gordon Langford.

Sandwiches, tea and coffee are included in the �5 ticket, available on the door.

The second concert will take place on Friday, March 27, when Jacqui and John Kitchiner will perform a selection of songs, accompanied by Frances Waters, piano, and Helen Organ on flute.