A YOUNG man who has sung with the same choir since he was at primary school is leaving to start an Army career.

Tenor Sam Happs is leaving the Stamford Bridge Singers and is heading to Winchester to start training with the Royal Engineers.

Musical director Michael Wiles said: “Sam started his singing with the choir 16 years ago whilst still a treble and has been a loyal and committed member ever since, latterly singing tenor.

“He is always so cheerful. We shall miss him and we wish him well.”

Sam was presented with a watch and card with photographs to remember the choir by.