A PRIEST is tuning up for a fundraising challenge with a difference on Sunday.

Reverend Margaret Trivasse has been given the task of singing as many Christmas carols as possible at St Gabriel’s Parish Church in Bishops Road, Sedgley, and has so far been sponsored to sing 92.

Anyone else who has a festive favourite they would like to have sung are being invited to get in touch.

Proceeds from the seasonal Carol-a-thon will be put towards the church's community rooms, which provide a meeting space for local groups.

The performance starts at noon and people can come along to join in or just listen.

"This will be a great family event," said Rev Trivasse, who has been associate priest at St Gabriel's since 2008.

She will be accompanied by St Gabriel's organist Ron Barton, and colleague Ros Brighouse.

Sponsor forms are available from St Gabriel's Parish House, in Bishops Road, by e-mailing saintgabriel@talktalk.net or by calling the church on 0161 773 8839.