SIXTIES pop star Gerry Marsden will be in the North-East this weekend (Saturday, February 1).

The founder of Gerry and the Pacemakers will take fans on a musical journey through his life at the Gala Theatre, Durham City, on Saturday night.

There will be favourites such as How Do You Do It, Ferry Cross the Mersey and You’ll Never Walk Alone plus stories, jokes and anecdotes.

The evening, titled Gerry Cross the Mersey, starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £19.50, can be booked at the box office, online at galadurham.co.uk or by calling 03000-266-600.