COMMUNITY-spirited Robert Richardson organised a Christmas carol concert outside his Wistaston home.

Robert, of Lear Drive, publicised the concert online and posted information and lyric sheets through the doors of his immediate neighbours before taking to the mic last night (Sunday) - but only after the ending of a Premier League football match.

The life-long Man United supporter timed his one-man concert to take place immediately after he had watched the match between the Red Devils and Leeds on TV.

Robert, a member of Crewe Brass, setup a mobile speaker in his driveway to play a backing CD of the band's Christmas music to accompany the carols.

Residents were asked to stand on their doorstep or footpath and join in the singalong. They wore Christmas jumpers or a Santa hat and children were encouraged to find something to shake or rattle along to the tunes.

They included: 'O Little Town of Bethlehem', 'Silent Night', 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', 'O Come, All Ye Faithful', 'Good King Wenceslas', 'God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen' reaching a crescendo with a resounding rendition of 'Jingle Bells'.

This year Robert has also played his side drum on his driveway for the 'Clap for Carers' weekly events and for a Remembrance Sunday Service, while he has also read children's stories live over the internet during the lockdowns.

Robert said: "I know it sounds daft but with no church carol services due to the pandemic, it's the only way people can sing Christmas carols this year.

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"I hope it gave everyone a lift and added to the sense of community during this difficult period."

Donations are welcomed by Crewe Brass, who provided the music, at their justgiving page. For further information relating to the band see their Facebook page.