THE annual Upton Folk Festival church service will be held at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul at 10.45am on Sunday (May 1).

The Archdeacon of Worcester, who is an enthusiastic follower of traditional folk music, will be taking the service and local group Vital Spark will lead the singing.

Churchwarden Adrian Taylor said: “This service has always been one of the major highlights of the Upton Folk Festival and once again promises to be an occasion to remember.

“The clergy, churchwardens and congregation look forward to welcoming all our visitors to this special service, which is always such a happy event.”