THE programme for the Diamond Jubilee prom concert at Okehampton's All Saints Church on Saturday, June 2 has been announced.

Works in the programme include the popular hymns Jerusalen, I Vow to Thee My Country, The Old Hundredth, and the national anthem, as well as classic hits like Laudate Dominum by Mozart, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, and Rule Britannia.

The audience will also be treated to some wonderful flute playing and an appearance by the Ockment Valley Handbells Team. Children from Okehampton Primary School will be singing the Robbie Williams song, Angels.

There are a number of special readings, which will be supported by big-screen projection and audio-visual material.

Tim Matthews, musical director at All Saints, said: 'There's a real buzz about this event, and the choir and soloists are getting excited, and nervous, about the concert.

'The decorations inside the church will be fantastic, and there will be dozen of entries for our jubilee colouring competition, drawn by children from Okehampton Primary School. It'll be memorable.'

Admission is free and refreshments will be available. The concert starts at 7pm. For more information call 07845 586855.

l Music lovers are in for a treat on Sunday, June 3 when St Thomas of Canterbury Church in Northlew hosts a special jubilee concert of music spanning several centuries.

The Divertimento Duo, violinist Mary Eade and cellist Vicky Evans will perform Handel's Sonata in F Op.1 No. 2, as well as music by Bach, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and other composers.

Mary Eade studied the violin with Yehudi Menuhin and Frederick Grinke at the Yehudi Menuhin School. She has played concertos with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the English Chamber Orchestra.

Vicky Evans studied the cello at Dartington College of Arts with her husband Michael, and plays in and manages several chamber ensembles and an orchestra in Devon.

Roger Bowden, a singer who frequently performs oratorio solos at concerts across the South West, will also perform, as will Allegretto, a guitar and flute duo who will perform a selection of music from the classical and early romantic periods.

Mustn't Crumble, a trio formed last year will also perform traditional songs such as Scarborough Fair, as well as music by Sandy Denny, Fields and McHugh, and Ellis and Myers.

Rounding off the evening will be the choir of St Thomas of Canterbury, who will sing three pieces performed at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: O Taste and See by Vaughan Williams, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace by SS Wesley and Rejoice in the Lord by Henry Purcell, as well as a specially written setting of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Collect.

The concert starts at 7.30pm in the church. Tickets cost £8 each to include a programme and a drink during the interval. They are available from Again on St James' Street in Okehampton, Northlew Post Office, or by calling 01409 221929. Parking is available in the village square. Seating is limited, so early booking is advised.