AN INSPIRING celebration of young classical talent comes to Merriott on Friday for the fifth year running.

The Bowen Ensemble present Carols and Classics, performing music on organ, piano and strings.

The instrumentalists are young professionals and post-graduates drawn from the London music colleges and have played with leading orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and Southbank Sinfonia.

A night of Debussy, Grieg, Bach Cello Suites and communal carols is in store at All Saints Church from 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £7 from Osbornes Store, Broadway and Crewkerne town hall.

Early booking is recommended on 07870-404631 or 01460-76360.