MICHELMERSH Silver Band has helped welcome in the festive season with a performance at the annual Christingle service.

Hampshire Chronicle: The Michelmersh Training BandThe Michelmersh Training Band (Image: Claire Topp)The service took place on Sunday, December 17 at St Mary’s Church in Michelmersh.

The silver band accompanied the service of Christmas carols and readings led by the Reverend Jane Thompson.

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A quick changing of places followed with the young players of the Michelmersh Training Band taking over to play a short programme of Christmas favourites.

This included Jingle Bells and Somewhere in My Memory from the film Home Alone before finishing with We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

This was followed by servings of mulled wine and mince pies.