A NEW feeder orchestra for the Westmorland Orchestra swings into action on Monday, set up by Ghyllside Primary School's head of music Michelle Crowley and eminent music-maker and WO conductor Noel Bertram.

Michelle tells me the new orchestra will give young musicians of primary school age the chance to play together and meet other children preparing to go to senior school with similar interests.

"It's aimed at youngsters in Kendal and the surrounding area who play an orchestral instrument and have as little as a year's playing," she said.

Anyone interested should contact Michelle at Kendal's Ghyllside School on 01539-773624. Sessions run on Mondays from 4pm-4.45pm.