A THEATRE group run by volunteers has been providing Christmas cheer for the community after putting on back to back fundraising concerts in Stockton Heath and Penketh.

Encore Productions, which was formed to provide adult performers with an alternative outlet to showcase their talents, impressed residents earlier this month.

On December 4 members performed at St Thomas' Church in Stockton Heath and a day later they treated an audience at Penketh and Sankey Conservative Club.

The group was determined to ensure residents across the town got the opportunity to join them during the festive period.

It is hoping to put on a large show at The Brindley next October and as a result is on a mission to raise funds through concerts and smaller performances.

Currently, Encore does not have enough money to carry out its plan in the coming year and it fears its 30 members could lose out if the show does not take place.

For further information visit encorewarrington.org