A church on the banks of the River Swale will echo with music on summer Sundays this year.

St Agatha's Church, at Easby, welcomes guest performers in June, July, August and September for concerts that will begin at 3pm.

Harpist and singer, Anita and Charlotte Aslin, are the special guests on June 6, while the locally-based Harp Singers are booked for July 4.

Musician Brian Hammond challenges traditionalists by asking Do We Need Rhythm in Church? in August while The Heritage Singers will bring down the curtain on the season with music from through the ages.

Tickets for the concerts are £6 or £3 for children and include refreshments.

They are available from Richmond Tourist Information office, church wardens and at the door.

Proceeds will go towards the upkeep of churches in Easby, Skeeby and Brompton-on-Swale.

Published: 08/05/2004