Swaledale will be tapping its feet to three evenings of jazz next month.

The fourth Swaledale Jazz Weekend takes place at The Buck Hotel between Friday, April 2, and Sunday, April 4.

Bands booked for this year include T J Johnson's Bourbon Kick, The Rae Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band, Phil Mason's New Orleans All Stars and the Gambit Jazzmen.

Mike Durham, of the West Jesmond Rhythm Kings, will be talking about his art and playing a recording of his favourite tracks between 2pm and 4.30pm on the Sunday.

A Palm Sunday Gospel Service will be held at Reeth Methodist Church, between 10.30am and noon, as part of the event.

Tickets for the weekend cost £30 with money raised from a grand charity raffle to go to the Great North Air Ambulance.

Anyone who wants more details is asked to telephone The Buck Hotel on (01748) 884210.

Published: 22/03/04