Benson Choral Society was established in 1949 in Benson but now has a membership drawn from a wide area including Wallingford, Dorchester, Watlington and the villages around. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings during school term times at St Mary's Church, Wallingford and these prepare the choir for three major performances a year, with full orchestra and professional soloists. Its conductor is Christopher Walker, and he and the choir welcome new members without audition. Performances are normally in Dorchester Abbey. www.dorchester-abbey.org.uk.