A TOWN'S talent will be celebrated at its second cultural heritage day next month.

The event will be held on Thursday, July 3, from 10am to 1pm, in the grounds of Shotton Hall School, Peterlee.

It will feature musical and dramatic performances from children.

The event, which has been organised by the town council and the school, will also celebrate the life of Peter Lee, the miner and union leader who gave his name to the town.

The organisers hope that his granddaughter will attend to recount her memories of Mr Lee.

Shotton Hall headteacher Ian Mowbray, one of the event's organisers, said: "As someone relatively new to this area of County Durham, I am astounded by the talent I have seen in the performing arts.

"Singing, acting, dancing and brass music are so strong here and they deserve to be highlighted.

"The people of Peterlee and the wider district should be proud of the talent in their midst, and this celebration is an attempt to give this talent a wider and more public audience.

"Local children will sing, dance, play music and act against the beautiful backdrop of the lake in Shotton Hall's grounds.

"This is a superbly picturesque setting for such an event.''