What better way to get in the festive spirit than a spot of classical music. One of the UK's most distinguished orchestras, Manchester Camerata, is playing at Preston Guild Hall on December 9.

The concert will feature Bach's Orchestral Suite No 3 and Cantata No 82a Ich Habe Genug; Rameau's Suite from Platee and Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks.

Conductor will be the talented Nicholas Kraemer and soprano is Emma Kirkby.

The orchestra is famous for the importance it places on education, with lifelong learning promoted for all sections of the community in tailor-made projects taking place across the UK.

Now it's your turn to support them -- and enjoy a spot of culture at the same time.

Manchester Camerata, Preston Guild Hall, Wednesday, December 9 at 7.30pm. For tickets call 01772 258858 or visit www.manchestercamerata.com