AIREDALE Hospital is hosting an annual Christmas carol service.

The event takes place in the chapel at the Steeton site on Thursday, December 22, at 12.15pm.

"Everyone is most welcome – especially children – and the service will last around 40 minutes," said a hospital spokesman.

"There will be a collection taken and all proceeds will go towards the children's ward."

The chapel also includes a nativity scene produced by youngsters from the hospital's day nursery.