A TEENAGER has raised £2,500 to stage a night of Christian music and worship, in aid of a children's charity.

Neil Milligan, 18, of Medomsley, near Consett, County Durham, has organised the Fill the Gap event while on a gap year, before going to study Music Education, in Carlisle.

It will feature music, dance and drama groups, worship time and evangelist Phil Dunn. Proceeds will go to the Children North-East charity.

It will take place in the Empire Theatre, Consett, on Saturday, March 20, at 7.30pm and Sunday, March 21, at 3pm. Tickets cost £3 and are available at the door.

For details, call the box office on (01207) 2187171.

Published: 09/03/2004