THE North Yorkshire Care Home which boasts the world's oldest choir has welcomed another famous choir from across the globe.

The African Children’s Choir visited St John’s House residential home at Kirk Hammerton on Wednesday.

The home resounded to the sound of vibrant African drumming, singing and dancing as the eighteen strong Ugandan choir visited its’ residents.

Members of theOldest Choir in the World, whose average age is 91 years, watched as the young Africans, aged between 9 and twelve years, entertained them with inspirational singing and won over hearts with smiles, energy and passion.

And two choirs joined voices during the visit as they sang together in an impromptu concert.

Activity Coordinator and Oldest Choir Mistress Ruth Strangeway said: “We are so grateful to the African Children’s Choir for taking the time to visit us.

“It meant so much to us all, elderly residents and staff alike and we were thrilled to sing Silent Night with the children. They carry with them the hopes and dreams of Uganda, Africa must be so proud of them.”