GUNNERSIDE Methodist Chapel in Swaledale will host the first night of a nationwide tour by Christian author and poet Adrian Plass.

The event, on April 17, will celebrate 30-years of writing and performance by Mr Plass.

Since his first novella, ‘The Visit’ he has published 36 works, primarily Christian humour, but also short stories, Bible commentaries and novels.

His most popular books are The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass series which are a humorous, fictional satire of Christian life.

The performance begins at 7.15pm. Tickets are £8 in advance on 01748- 886963.