FORMER emissary and Beirut hostage Terry Waite will be telling the story of his capture and incarceration at the hands of terrorists when he visits North Yorkshire next month.

The talk, with humour as well as drama, will be accompanied by music played by pianist Vincent Billington.

Mr Waite has said that books and music were what he missed most in the solitary hours in his cell - and now his favourite tunes have become part of his address.

Renowned musician Mr Billington has played with the Halle Orchestra and in Parliament at the request of John Major when he was Prime Minister

Tickets for the evening, at the Wesley Chapel, in Oxford Street, Harrogate, on Saturday, November 1, will be available on the door, priced at £5.

More information is available by telephoning (01423) 509917.