YEP Leeds charity carol concert sends spirits soaring

By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Dec 2016, 07:19 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2016, 11:52 BST
Yorkshire Evening Post carol service at Leeds Minster. Sx-year-olds Madeleine-Ava Smith and Eimear Langham, put their presents round the tree. 1st December 2016. Picture : Jonathan GawthorpeYorkshire Evening Post carol service at Leeds Minster. Sx-year-olds Madeleine-Ava Smith and Eimear Langham, put their presents round the tree. 1st December 2016. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
Yorkshire Evening Post carol service at Leeds Minster. Sx-year-olds Madeleine-Ava Smith and Eimear Langham, put their presents round the tree. 1st December 2016. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
THE sound of seasonal music and thoughts of goodwill to all sent festive spirits soaring last night at the Yorkshire Evening Post's traditional Christmas carol concert.

Hundreds of well-wishers gathered in the majestic Leeds Minster last night to officially start the countdown to Christmas.

The landmark building was plunged into darkness for a poignant moment so that all those attending could appreciate the full effect, as the grand Christmas tree lights were switched on and the festive celebrations got underway.

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ITV’s Duncan Wood brought humour and laughter to the packed pews as he read the poem Gabriel’s Message by Godfrey Rust.

Yorkshire Evening Post carol service at Leeds Minster. James Dugan and his mum Caroline. 1st December 2016. Picture : Jonathan GawthorpeYorkshire Evening Post carol service at Leeds Minster. James Dugan and his mum Caroline. 1st December 2016. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
Yorkshire Evening Post carol service at Leeds Minster. James Dugan and his mum Caroline. 1st December 2016. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe

And the congregation came armed with thoughtful and lovingly-wrapped presents which were placed under the sparkling tree to ensure that underprivileged children from across the city would receive an extra special gift this Christmas.

Hundreds of brightly decorated gifts took pride of place as young children were given the opportunity to put their own contributions under the tree

The moving service was led by Canon Sam Corley as more than 700 people packed into the landmark Leeds city centre church.

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The Minster was filled with the sound of music as the congregation joined in with a series of classic Christmas hymns accompanied by the choir and the Yorkshire Evening Post’s very own brass band.