GLOBETROTTING members of Kidderminster Male Choir are singing their hearts out in Canada this week during a 12-day tour.

Around 32 choristers were due to arrive in Toronto on Monday to take centre stage at the prestigious Notre Dame Cathedral.

During their trip, they will also visit Montreal, as well as Canada's capital, Ottawa, where they will be performing at the Rotunda in the Parliament Buildings.

The members will give five concerts and will also get the chance to take in the sights, including Niagara Falls, before returning home on Saturday.

They have been joined by their wives, partners and girlfriends, as well as many supporters who have travelled from Wyre Forest.

The choir, which is led by musical director, David Barclay, has previously travelled to Austria, Italy, Ireland, Normandy and Australia.

Choir publicity officer, Mark Mees, said: "Since the choir was formed, we have always gone on tour.

"Unfortunately, I have not been able to go this time but it will be a wonderful tour.

"The choir will act as a cultural ambassador of Kidderminster and England."

After the choir returns, members will perform in Bewdley's Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens on Sunday, August 27 and will take to the stage in Kidderminster for the Music for You concerts in October.

Mr Mees said anyone interested in singing in the choir was welcome to go along to rehearsals at St Mary's Church in Kidderminster on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm.