It is once again the time of year for the Christmas Carol Service for Printers, hosted by the BPIF, The Printing Charity, Stationers and Newspaper Makers Company and Trade Union Unite.

The service will take place at 6pm on the 13 December 2016 at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, in London. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672, St Bride's Church has long been associated with journalists and newspapers, thus making it a fitting location for our annual carol service.

As well as marking the start of Christmas, it will be a great opportunity for networking with others in the industry. Why not make a day of it and bring along your loved ones to join in the festivities.

The congregation and St Bride's choir will sing both traditional and modern versions of Christmas carols. The choir has been established since 1957, the same year that the 4000-pipe organ was installed, following the rededication of the church. At the carol service, industry representatives will give a series of readings from the nativity story.

With mince pies and mulled wine served afterwards, the evening will no doubt get everyone into the Christmas spirit.