A PRIMARY School Choir from Pensby performed alongside a host of celebrities over the weekend after winning a competition.

On Saturday (November, 26) Ladymount Catholic Primary school performed at Chester Cathedral in the Neuro Muscular centre’s annual charity event the Spirit of Christmas.

Every year, the charity invites schools from the North-West region to enter two songs into their choir competition and the winning choir receive the honour of performing at the event.

Ladymount, along with one other school from the Cheshire region placed joint first and couldn’t be prouder of their achievement.

Their choir leader, Tracey Swindlehurst, said: "It is a wonderful event to be part of.

"The children, who are aged from seven to 11- years-old have worked so hard on our songs and it is amazing that they showcased their talents at such a fantastic venue."

The 70-strong choir performed at the Cathedral and it was a huge success.

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Nicola Turner, headteacher of Ladymount Catholic Primary School said: "Mrs Swindlehurst loves keeping the children on their toes with her ‘mash-ups’ of pop songs alongside traditional choral music.

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"Their performances always raise the roof and we’re sure this Saturday will be no exception."

The NMC was founded in 1990, born out of a dearth of services and opportunities for (mainly young) adults with neuromuscular conditions including muscular dystrophy, and family’s fears of “dropping off a cliff” in terms of service and support.

It was a determination to plug that gap, combined with an equal determination to enable fulfilling and productive lives for those living with these disabling conditions, that led to the foundation of NMC.

Their patron Matthew Kelly (of Stars in their Eyes fame) presented the evening alongside a host of stars from stage and screen including Jim Carter, Karl Davies and Sir Derek Jacobi CBE.