Barbershop singers win second place

Gem Connection Ladies' Barbershop Harmony Chorus are based in Long Eaton and they have recently scooped second place in a national contest.

The team competed at the annual convention of the Ladies' Association of British Barbershop Singers this month, returning with the silver medal.

A choir spokeswoman said "We were hoping to win bronze, but to achieve silver status has been a fantastic reward."

The group meets every Thursday evening at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton. For more details, call Jan Jones on Derby 863701.