THE first Sunday service of the year takes place at Blackburn cathedral this weekend.

Holy Communion starts at 8am followed by matins at 9am where the anthem will be O come ye servants of the Lord, by Tye.

The Cathedral Eucharist is at 10.30am where the anthem will be Tribus Miraculis, by Marenzio, and the preacher will be canon Andrew Hindley.

Evensong will be at 4pm with the Epiphany Civic Carol Service at 6.30pm.