The Salvation Army's Christmas Carol Concert

The Salvation Army are back at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre on Sunday 29 November for their Christmas Carol Concert, a fundraising afternoon that's become a bit of a local tradition. It's a matinee, so it's one of those things you can do with the whole family before the Sunday roast, rather than a late night you'll be tired for on Monday morning.

The bill is a proper community effort. The Eastbourne Citadel Band takes the lead, joined by the Songsters and the Salvation Army's young people, so you've got the brass, the voices, and the next generation all on one stage. They're not alone, either — the afternoon includes very special guest performers who'll be joining in across the set.

As for what you'll actually hear, it's a singalong. The plan is for the audience to join in on their favourite carols while the band and the singers lead the way, so it's less of a sit-back-and-listen affair and more of a room full of people singing together. It's a fundraising event, so whatever comes out of the ticket sales goes back into the Salvation Army's work.

It starts at 3:00 pm at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for children, and since it's a Sunday afternoon, it's an easy one to bring the kids along to.