A FOLK group like no other is going on a tour of rural Dorset.

With a double bass made out of scrap metal, heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw, and foot-stomping fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms, The Churchfitters are unique and this winter they head to Dorset for three performances with Artsreach, the county's touring arts charity.

The three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage overflowing with instruments - adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, stand up dustbin bass and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble. Packed with a mouth-watering selection of favourites from their regular repertoire, interlaced with traditional and original festive songs and Christmas carols, The Churchfitters invite you to see in Christmas with a bang and a paper hat-full of surprises, novelties and jokes in this festive feast of a ‘Christmas Cracker’.

Yvonne Gallimore, Artsreach co-director, said: “We’ve had a fantastic season packed with a huge variety of music, theatre and dance and are grateful to all out funders, along with our local business supporters Blanchards Bailey. These concerts are a heart-warming and uplifting way to bring the season to a close.”

*The Churchfitters will be live in Frampton (07968 586906) on Friday, December 14, Child Okeford (01258 861621) on Saturday December 15 and Winfrith (01305 853783) on Sunday December 16. Tickets and further information are also available at artsreach.co.uk