CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS in Exeter city centre and Ottery St Mary will be able to join in a festive string-along over the next fortnight as amateur guitar players from Exeter College show off their fretwork skills for charity.

Members of Exeter College’s evening class Guitar Group will be giving up their free time over two weekends to strum some of the nation’s favourite seasonal songs and raise as much money as possible for Exeter Leukemia Fund (ELF).

They can be heard playing live outside Debenhams in Exeter from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday, December 4, and from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, December 12, at Otter Nurseries in Ottery St Mary.

Speaking on behalf of Skills Support and Adult Learning, Danni Goff says: “Not only are these two days going to be a lot of fun for all concerned, but they will also help give class members the confidence to play in public should they wish to do so in future. At the same time, they will be raising money for this hugely important charity.

“We hope that as many people as possible will be able to come along and offer their support as possible, and that they are able to find time to enjoy the music as a short break from their Christmas shopping.”