SINGERS from King Alfred School in Highbridge took part in a One World, One Voice choral festival held in Yeovil on February 8-9.

The event, which involved a workshop and concert, was to commemorate the abolition of slavery 200 years ago.

Several schools and singing groups from Somerset, including singers from Chilton Trinity Technology College and Somerset County Youth Choir joined King Alfred's pupils.

They were all invited to sing their own pieces and be part of one large choir.

The 21 singers from King Alfred school had to learn scores of new songs in a one day workshop lead by Celia Anderson, sing as part of a 300 strong choir, practise their own song, complete a full rehearsal and then perform to a large audience at The Gateway Community Church in Yeovil on Friday evening.

The group were commended for their performance in the concert and learnt a great deal from older and more experienced youth singers.

One pupil, Kirsty Miller said: "My favourite part was the concert, I was a bit nervous but it turned out to be ok. All the schools had great songs to sing. I hope there could be more opportunities to sing in a big concert like this again."