CHARD’S music and drama youth group turned back the cloks to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

A packed audience at the Guildhall was treated to a decade of hits from every show that CLOKS (Chard Local Kids Society for Music and Drama) has performed.

Among them were songs from Annie, Les Miserables, Oklahoma and Sing by Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Gloria Johnson, from CLOKS, praised all the youngsters who performed in the show, and said they were now preparing for their summer concert.

She said: “The evening was an explosion of song, dance and fun.

“It was an unmissable event for anyone who has supported CLOKS so far on their journey and an enchanting welcome to anyone who has never seen them perform before.”

CLOKS is aimed at young people aged 8-18, offering classes in all aspects of the theatre including singing and acting.

There are workshops, fundraising concerts and an annual summer musical as well as a smaller Christmas show.

Gloria added that it wasn’t just the children that had put on such a stunning show.

She said added: “There are a whole host of adults to thank including Mary Tucker, our rehearsal pianist, while Jonathan Farey must be thanked for his contribution as musical director.

“The biggest thanks of all should go to Maria Farey, without whom none of this would be possible.

“She puts in so many extra hours of work to choreograph song numbers, set scenes and simply work out how each member of the rapidly growing cast can all fit on the stage at once.

“She is the glue that holds the family together and we all love her very much.”

This summer’s show is called, Kiss Card from Walter, which runs from June 29 to July 2.

For more information on CLOKS’ summer concert, or on the club in general, visit www.cloks.org.uk/.