EALING Choral Society led the congregation in song at the Parkinson's Disease Society's annual "Carols by Candlelight" last Tuesday.

Actress, author and businesswoman, Jane Asher, hosted the event, while special guests PDS president Richard Briers CBE, Fiona Castle, and international editor for ITV News, Bill Neely gave the readings.

Hundreds of PDS members travelled far and wide to attend the concert at Marylebone Parish Church.

Steve Ford, chief executive of the PDS, said: "This was my first experience of the event, and it was wonderful, with a varied programme including seasonal readings, carols, and a selection of multicultural songs."

The Ealing Choral Society is a regular contributor to this event, having performed every year since the "Carols by Candlelight" began in 1982.