Leominster will be celebrating 1,000 years of its history in music as part of the BBC's Music Live event on May 29.

Lemster Millennium of Musicke will travel through the past 10 centuries in just two hours as it moves through the town, starting and finishing at the priory.

Seven groups of musicians spaced along the route will evoke their period with music typical of the time and dancers will accompany some of the sets. Stories from Leominster's past will link the whole piece together and Cat Weatherill, who appeared to critical acclaim at last year's Hay Festival, will be the narrator.

Banners evoking the different periods of Leominster life will be displayed along the route. Volunteers under the expert guidance of designer Pauline Vincent are making the banners which feature as part of the county's 'Flying High in 2000' project.

Leominster's rich past has provided the material for the banners and the stories, as well as some of the libretto for the final piece, and Eric Turton, local historian and former curator of Leominster Folk Museum, has been working hard on this aspect of the day.

The grand finale is a new composition for all the groups taking part, written especially for the occasion by Andrew Morris.

The organisers would be delighted to hear from musicians and singers who can help make the big day a success, as well as people to assist with costumes, publicity and practical tasks, such as stewarding and putting up tents and banners.

Readers able to help can call Trish Marsh on 01568 611909, or contact her by e-mail on trish@ajmorris.globalnet.co.uk or visit www.andrew-morris.com