An Alsager teenager got the chance to appear on stage at English tenor, Russell Watson's Christmas church concert in South Cheshire.

And the 19-year-old, Adam Standring, is set to repeat the experience tonight (Saturday) when Russell Watson gives his second fundraising concert at St Mary's Church in Astbury, Congleton.

Adam met Russell at a recent book signing at Astbury Meadow Garden Centre earlier this month which Nub News attended here

Russell at his book signing earlier this month. (Photo: Nub News)

It was suggested that the talented teenager, who learnt the sign language Markaton while at Springfield School in Crewe, should sign on stage for 'White Christmas' during Russell's concert.

And the Alsager resident was only to happy to step on to stage and perform with Russell at the two sold out concerts at St Mary's Church.

Adam's mum, Lorraine Standring, accompanied her son, who has Down's Syndrome, to the first concert on Thursday night (December 19th) and will be at tonight's (Saturday).

"We're big fans of Russell Watson so bought his Christmas CD and book at the book signing when it was suggested Adam could appear on stage with Russell," she said.

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"He's very good at Markaton. He only had 24 hours to learn the signing for the song but he learnt it perfectly and we're absolutely thrilled.

"Markaton helps to encourage speech and Adam learnt this at Springfield School in Crewe. He did really well with the song."

Lorraine's late father was a big fan of Russell Watson and the English tenor is a popular choice in the Standring household.

"He's got an amazing voice. My late father was a huge fan so am I. I can't believe Adam has appeared in stage with him," she added.

Adam on stage with Russell Watson at Thursday night's concert. (Photo: Lorraine Susanne Standring

Lorraine recorded the big moment on her phone to keep as a memory and it won't be the last time the mother-of-four connects with Russell Watson over the festive period.

She said: "I bought Russell's new book 'Encore: My Journey Back to Centre Stage' for her son Adam but is reading it herself before passing it on to him.

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"We've also bought his Christmas CD so will have lots of lovely memories of him during the festive period."  

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