THE CALLINGTON Singers have received an award at the Open Gorsedh ceremony in Helston.

Singers were honoured to be awarded the Cornwhylen Cross for musical performances which include a religious element.

The citation stated: 'From their inaugural meeting in St Mary's Church, Callington in 1983, the singers have become well known beyond the South East, venturing over the Tamar, the Irish Sea and the Channel, singing in all of the world's most famous cathedrals.  

'The choir has enhanced Cornwall's status as a Celtic nation with music in its heart.'

During its 28 year history the Callington Singers have performed in many of Europe's most prestigious venues including Notre Dame and La Madeleine in Paris, St Peter's Cathedral in Rome, Berlin Cathedral, Salzburg and Vienna Cathedrals, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral in London and St George's Chapel Windsor.  

In 2012 they will be performing in Vienna and in Budapest.

They are delighted to take the name of Callington and Cornwall with them wherever they perform. New members are always welcome. For more information go to the website: www. callingtonsingers.org