After the success of previous events, Malmesbury Abbey is teaming up with Music for Autism once again to bring quality classical music to young people with autism in the community.

Children on the autism spectrum from schools across Wiltshire are encouraged to take part in the day of concerts on June 22 to listen to the music or help make it.

Reverend Neill Archer and vicar of the Abbey said: "It is hard to describe previous events which were truly remarkable. I don't normally see people cry in church, the preaching isn't generally that bad, but last summer I saw people crying for joy when we worked with Music for Autism."

Alice Langtree, member of the British Council Disability Advisory Panel said in over 20 years she had never witnessed anything else that benefited each indiviual child such as this.

Malmesbury Abbey will also be catering for people over 70 and those with dementia by offering a free afternoon concert at 2pm.

Conductor John Lubbock said: ‘These performances really matter because families often say that our concerts fill a major psychosocial void, allowing them to enjoy together enriching activities that are inclusive of children with autism. The gala concert at 7.30pm on Wednesday 22nd June is absolutely crucial to funding our days work with young people and the elderly. So can I encourage everybody in North Wiltshire to get down to the Abbey, buy a ticket for £10 and enjoy an evening of very special music making."

Tickets are £10 and are available to purchase from the Abbey Bookshop.